“Paano ako gagawa ng resume kung wala pa akong experience?”

If you’re asking this right now, don’t worry—normal lang ‘yan. Kung first time mong mag-apply ng trabaho, nakaka-overwhelm talaga gumawa ng resume. Pero relax lang, we’re here to help.

In this resume guide, ituturo namin step-by-step kung paano gumawa ng job resume na standout, kahit wala ka pang formal work experience. Perfect ito for:

• Fresh grads
• High school or college students
• Yung mga naghahanap ng first ever job

Before you explore more tools, don’t forget where it all begins.

If you haven’t seen it yet, read our Welcome to Ka-Trabaho Komunity: Start Here article.

Why Does Your Resume Need to Stand Out?

Sa dami ng nag-aapply sa isang job posting—lalo na sa entry-level positions—first impression counts.

And guess what? Your resume is your first impression.

Kaya importanteng mag-standout ang resume mo para mapansin ka agad ng employer, kahit wala ka pang work experience.

Here’s why it matters:

• Limited time lang ang binibigay sa bawat resume.
  • Recruiters only spend 6 to 10 seconds scanning a resume. Kailangan malinaw agad kung sino ka at anong kaya mong gawin.
• You’re competing with other first-timers.
  • Marami kayong walang experience, pero kung maayos at malinis ang resume mo, mas tataas ang chance mong matawag for an interview.
• It shows effort and professionalism.
  • Kahit wala ka pang work background, a well-made resume tells the employer na seryoso ka and ready to learn.
• Helps tell your story.
  • Through your skills, education, and experiences (kahit extracurriculars or volunteer lang), you can still show na may potential ka.

Ika nga, “No experience? No problem!” Ang importante, ipakita mo kung ano ang meron ka—and do it well.

How to Write a Resume for Your First Job

Follow these steps to create a standout resume kahit wala ka pang work experience.

1. Pick the Right First Job Resume Format and Template

There are 3 main resume formats na pwede mong gamitin. Bawat isa, may sariling focus—skills, experience, or both.

1. Reverse-Chronological Resume

• This format lists your education and experiences starting from the most recent going backward.
• Ito ang pinaka-common at easiest to read.

2. Functional Resume

• Instead of experience, this format focuses on your skills and achievements.
• Ginagamit ito minsan ng career changers or mga walang work experience.

3. Combination (or Hybrid) Resume

• Combines both skills and experience.
• Medyo advanced, but useful if may konti kang experience + solid skills.

For most first-time job seekers, we recommend using the reverse-chronological format.

Bakit?

• Mas madaling basahin
• Mas kilala ng recruiters (lalo na sa PH setting)
• Standard na format, kaya safe choice

A reverse-chronological resume looks as follows:

2. Write Down Your Contact Information (Correctly)

It’s important for the recruiter to have at least two ways to contact you.

Meaning, dapat lagi mong ilalagay ang contact information mo sa taas ng resume. This includes:

• First and last name
• Email address – dapat professional-looking (ex. juan.delacruz@gmail.com, not cutie_juan123@yahoo.com)
• Phone number – active at tama ang digits
• Location – city and province is enough (ex. Quezon City, Metro Manila)

Aside from these must-haves, you can also include:

• LinkedIn URL – Magandang way ito to complement your resume.
  Recruiters usually check this, so make sure:
  • Updated ang details mo
  • Consistent with your resume
  • May profile photo and summary

Tip: Huwag mo nang isama ang birthday, age, religion, height, or photo—unless required by the job post.

3. Include a Resume Objective

Recruiters spend around 7 seconds scanning each resume.
So, your resume objective/summary is your chance to make a great first impression.

A resume objective/summary is just 2–3 short sentences that show:

• Your skills or strengths
• Your career goal
• Why you’re a good fit for the role

Perfect ito for fresh grads or those without work experience yet. It helps show na motivated ka, and you’re ready to learn and contribute.

Tip: I-personalize mo ito sa job na ina-applyan mo. Mention the skills or traits na relevant sa position.

4. List Your Education (in Detail)

For first-time job seekers, your education is one of your biggest strengths—so don’t be shy to highlight it.

List your education like this:

• Program/Strand Name
  e.g. ABM Strand, STEM Track, B.A. in Marketing
• School Name
  e.g. Quezon City National High School, XYZ University
• Years Attended
  e.g. 2021 – 2023
• GPA (optional – only if mataas)
• Honors (if meron)
  e.g. With Honors, Dean’s Lister, Cum Laude
• Exchange Program or Trainings (optional)
  e.g. Business Bootcamp participant, Google Digital Skills Training

Tip: Kung may relevant subjects or school projects ka related sa job, pwede mo rin isama.

5. Include Relevant Experience

As a recent graduate, the recruiter knows you don’t have any work experience — and that’s OK.

As long as you’re applying for a junior or entry-level position, experience isn’t something expected from you.

But this doesn’t mean wala kang pwedeng ilagay. You can still show relevant experience—anything na may kinalaman sa skills needed for the job.

These can include:

• Internships / OJT
• Volunteer work
• Freelance projects
• School orgs or events
• Academic projects

Ang goal mo dito is ipakita na you’ve done something productive, and that you have potential—kahit hindi pa siya official job.

6. Highlight Your Skills

As a first-time job seeker, skills are one of your biggest selling points—so make sure to highlight them well.

There are two types of skills you can include in your resume:

Soft Skills

These are personal traits and behaviors.
They help you work well with others and adapt to different situations.

Examples:

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Leadership

Note: Soft skills are great, but they’re hard to prove on paper. So be careful with just listing them.

Hard Skills

These are technical or job-specific skills—mas konkretong skills na madaling ma-test.

Examples:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Canva or Adobe Photoshop
• WordPress or basic HTML/CSS
• Video editing (CapCut, Premiere Pro)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, SPSS)

Tip: I-tailor mo ang skills mo based sa job posting.

Example:

Let’s say you’re applying as a Junior Graphic Designer, and the job post says:

Looking for someone skilled in:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Canva, PowerPoint, Keynote
• Organized, can manage multiple tasks

Your Skills section should look like this:

Skills:

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Canva and Keynote
• PowerPoint presentations
• Time management
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure

Note: Only list the skills na talagang meron ka. Recruiters can easily tell kung nilagay mo lang ‘yan for impression.

7. Mention Optional Sections

Kung feeling mo kulang pa rin ang laman ng resume mo, don’t worry!

You can add optional sections to give more value and make your resume stand out.

These sections aren’t required, pero they can show your personality, interests, or extra qualifications—especially useful if wala ka pang formal work experience.

Here are some optional sections you can include:

✅ Certifications & Trainings

• Online courses or workshops you’ve taken (e.g., Google Digital Garage, TESDA short courses, LinkedIn Learning)
• Industry-related certificates
  e.g. “Social Media Marketing – HubSpot Academy”

✅ Awards & Achievements

• Recognition you received in school, contests, or orgs
  e.g. “Best Capstone Project 2023” or “Top 10 Out of 200 Students”

✅ Languages

• Especially useful kung multilingual ka
  e.g. English – Fluent, Filipino – Native, Korean – Basic

✅ Hobbies & Interests

• Show a bit of your personality (just make sure it’s relevant or adds something to your profile)
  e.g. “Video editing, Photography, Blogging”

You can also read:

• First-Time Jobseeker Toolkit: Everything You Need to Get Hired this 2025

8. Stick to the One-Page Limit

“How longa resume should be?” — classic question, diba?

The short answer: it depends.

But since you’re writing a first job resume, the answer is: definitely one page lang.

Wala ka pa namang work history or 10+ years of experience to put in there, so no need to make it long.

Kahit may achievements ka sa orgs, school, or freelance,
⚠️ hindi kailangan ilagay lahat. Only include what’s relevant sa job na ina-applyan mo.

Recruiters scan resumes in seconds lang —so kung two pages ‘yan na puro extracurriculars at hobbies, chances are hindi na nila babasahin yung second page.

9. Format Your Resume Properly (Do’s and Don’ts)

Kahit perfect ang content ng resume mo, kung magulo ang format, chances are di na ‘yan babasahin ng recruiter.

So make sure it looks neat, professional, and easy to scan.

Here’s a simple guide to formatting your first job resume the right way:

Formatting shows you’re professional and detail-oriented — qualities na recruiters really value.

Resume Guides and Examples for Your First Job

(Pwede mong i-edit directly gamit ang Canva links below!)

Para sa first job resume mo, it’s important na malinis, madaling basahin, at professional ang design. Good news? Hindi mo kailangan mag-start from scratch.

Here are some beginner-friendly resume templates from Canva you can use and customize:

Conclusion

Creating your first job resume can feel overwhelming — lalo na kung wala ka pang work experience.

Ang importante is that you present yourself well, highlight your skills, educational background, and relevant experiences kahit gaano pa ‘yan kaliit — basta totoo at relevant, it counts.

Sa tulong ng guide na ‘to, resume templates, and practical tips, kaya mo nang gumawa ng resume na:

• Clear and organized
• Tailored to the job you’re applying for
• Confidently showcases your potential

Your resume is your first impression — so make it count. And always remember: kahit first-timer ka pa lang, you already have something valuable to offer.

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References

1. ApS, N. (n.d.). How to Write Your First Job Resume [For 2022]. Novorésumé. https://novoresume.com/career-blog/first-job-resume
2. ‌How to Make a Resume for Your First Job | Example for Beginners. (2022, January 22). Resumegenius.com. https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/resume-for-first-job
3. Free printable resume templates you can customize | Canva. (2024). Canva. https://www.canva.com/resumes/templates/