What should I highlight without paid work experience?
Start with a target role and its required skills. Choose two or three experiences that give evidence for those requirements. Move the most relevant section near the top.
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No paid job history does not mean you have nothing to show. Coursework, volunteer work, open-source contributions, competitions, and independent projects can all demonstrate useful skills. Describe what you personally did and what the work produced rather than apologizing for the absence of a formal role.
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