Are you a recent high school or college grad eager to dive into the job market but feeling a bit lost when it comes to crafting the perfect resume? Making Waves has got you covered with three FREE resume tools designed to help you shine in front of potential employers. 

These tools are not just about putting words on paper — they’re about helping you articulate your unique skills and experiences in a way that stands out to employers. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to update your existing resume, we’ve got everything you need to make a splash in the job market. 

Resume template: your foundation for success 

Let’s face it — job hunting can be tough, especially when you’re up against AI-powered resume scanners. That’s why our Making Waves career team has developed a baseline resume template, which is: 

•  Informed by conversations with hiring and HR professionals. 

• Simple yet effective as a starting point, designed to withstand the scrutiny of automated screening tools used by many larger companies. 

• A foundation to showcase your skills and experience while ensuring your resume makes it through the initial screening process. 

“Many larger companies have been using AI for a long time to help weed out some of the resumes and applications,” shared Kaitlyn Endo (she/her), senior manager of career coaching at Making Waves. “I wanted to create a template that could withstand those kinds of tools.”  

AI resume builder: your personal resume assistant 

If you’re needing help getting started with the content for your resume, our AI resume builder is here to make the process a breeze.  

With this AI resume builder, you can: 

• Engage in a conversation with a chatbot to kickstart the resume creation process. 

• Get step-by-step guidance whether you’re starting from scratch or updating your resume with new experiences like internships or part-time jobs. 

• Get feedback on your resume or get support with targeting your resume for a specific job. 

Resume checklist: your guide to resume success 

If you’re someone who is detail-oriented and loves checking items off your to-do list, our resume checklist is your go-to resource. It’s the ultimate reference for anyone looking to nail the details. 

“Over the years, I’ve collected information from my own learnings while working with students, doing my own research, and trainings,” Kaitlyn shared.  

“Also, I’ve had a ton of conversations with HR folks and hiring managers across industries to get a better sense of what they look for in a resume, and different ways to format.” 

The checklist provides a way to mark off all the qualities of a strong resume and ensure you’re not missing anything. If checking off the boxes one by one sounds fun to you, she recommends you leverage the checklist.  

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