If you’re a fresh graduate, you probably don’t have much work experience to put on a resume yet. That’s normal. On the other hand, what you DO have is your degree. What’s more, in the past couple of years you’ve learned and achieved more things than you realize. So don’t make your education section only about the degree. Use this space to include your most notable academic accomplishments.
If you’re a recent graduate, the education section should dominate your resume. Make it more elaborate than others and put it near the top, right above your work experience section.
- Academic awards: e.g. President’s Award, school subject-based awards, etc.
- Scholarships: e.g. athletic scholarships, scholarships for women, creative scholarships, etc.
- Academic conferences and symposia: Don’t forget to mention the scope and name of the paper you presented at a conference.
- Relevant student societies: e.g. debating societies or programming clubs. If you were on the committee of any kind of student society, include that too.
- Dean’s list.
- GPA: Only include if it was higher than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If your overall GPA was lower than that, mention your major GPA. Alternatively, mention your summa cum laude or magna cum laude.
- Academic publications: This might not apply to you but if you have a PhD (or working towards it), you’re expected to include at least one publication.
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Few last tips:
- The rule of relevancy. Always highlight the most relevant qualifications first. When in doubt, list them chronologically from the most recent to the least recent one.
- Dates are optional. If you don’t want to disclose your age, you should know that you don’t really have to include any dates in your education section. But keep in mind that recruiters might sometimes view it with suspicion.
- Coursework, theses, and awards. Since you should always tailor your resume to each job application, only list the accomplishments relevant for a given position.
- Societies. If you were on the committee of a student society, this is the place where you can finally brag about it (a little). Activities like these showcase your soft skills and proactive attitude.
- GPA. Only list your GPA if it’s higher than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If your overall GPA is lower than that, don’t mention it.
- Degree type. You can either spell it out in full (for example, Master of Arts) or use just an abbreviation like MA, BSc, PhD. If you’re yet to graduate, include your graduation date.
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Continue ReadingAttending the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair is more than just browsing job opportunities online — it’s your chance to directly connect with leading employers, explore career openings, and interact with recruitment advisors from anywhere in the UAE.
To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve prepared a quick booth navigation tutorial that walks you through everything you can do inside the virtual exhibition platform.
Watch the Booth Tutorial Video
Step 1: Login to the Virtual Career Fair PlatformStart by logging into the platform using your registered account details.
Once inside, you’ll gain access to all participating employer booths, live advisors, career resources, and job opportunities available during the event.
Step 2: Explore Participating Employer BoothsTo view all employers participating in the event, simply click on the “Booths” button located at the top right corner of the platform.
From there, you can browse the virtual exhibition hall and enter any employer booth that interests you.
Each booth has been customized by the employer to showcase their company, career opportunities, media content, and recruitment advisors.
Step 3: Connect with Booth AdvisorsAs soon as you enter a booth, you will notice the booth advisors displayed on the right-hand panel.
These advisors are available to answer your questions, discuss opportunities, and guide you through the recruitment process.
Under each advisor’s name, you will see options to:
- Send a text message
- Start a live video call (if the advisor is available online)
Advisor Status Indicators
The colored circle around each advisor’s profile picture shows their availability:
- Green Circle = Advisor is online and available
- Red Circle = Advisor is currently on another call
We encourage candidates to actively engage with advisors and ask relevant career-related questions during the event.
Step 4: Explore Booth Features & Career ResourcesEach employer booth includes multiple interactive icons located on the top left section of the booth.
These sections may include:
- Company information
- Downloadable brochures and documents
- Corporate videos
- Image galleries
- Current job vacancies
- Career opportunities
To explore available vacancies, simply click on the Arrow icon to view the employer’s jobs.
Step 5: Share Your CV Directly with EmployersOne of the most powerful features of the platform is the ability to directly communicate with employers.
You can share your CV by clicking on the message icon and uploading your document directly through the chat window.
This allows recruiters and advisors to review your profile instantly during the event.
Before uploading your CV, make sure it is updated and professionally formatted.
Step 6: Click on Booth Posters for More InformationWhile exploring employer booths, you can also click on any posters or visual banners displayed inside the booth.
This will enlarge the content and allow you to read the full details more clearly, including company initiatives, hiring campaigns, graduate programs, and other important announcements.
Make the Most of Your Virtual Career Fair Experience
The Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair has been designed to create meaningful connections between UAE National talent and leading employers across multiple industries.
We encourage you to:
Visit multiple booths
Engage with advisors
Apply for relevant opportunities
Ask questions confidently
Share your CV with recruiters
Explore all available employer resources
The more active you are during the event, the greater your chances of creating valuable career opportunities.
We wish you the very best in your career journey and hope you have a successful experience at the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair.
