How to make your first resume or CV

If you are in college or starting your first job, you do not need a complicated resume. Recruiters want a clear name, contact details, education, skills, and a few proof points from internships, projects, or part-time work.

Use a simple template, fill one section at a time, and keep the layout easy to read. Avoid dense tables and graphics that applicant tracking systems cannot parse.

Lavender Studio is a resume maker for this exact path: pick a template, complete the steps, download a PDF, then run the ATS score checker before you apply.