For college students, education belongs at the top of the resume. Include your university, degree, major, expected graduation date, and GPA if it's 3.0 or above. Add a 'Relevant Coursework' subsection listing 4-6 classes directly related to the job. This signals to employers that your academics have prepared you for the role even without direct work experience.

Leadership roles in clubs, research positions, tutoring, and volunteer work all belong in your experience section. Use the same bullet point format as paid work: action verb, specific activity, measurable outcome. 'Managed $5k annual budget as club treasurer' demonstrates financial responsibility that many entry-level candidates can't claim.

With limited experience, every resume detail counts. Review each job description carefully and adjust your skills section and bullet points to match the language used. A student resume tailored to a marketing internship should look different from one tailored to an accounting position — surface the most relevant coursework and skills for each application.