Land Your First Job with a Resume That Stands Out
Don't let limited experience hold you back. MerlAI helps Australian graduates transform university projects, internships, and casual work into a professional resume that gets interviews.
The Graduate Dilemma (We've Solved It)
You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. Here's how MerlAI breaks the cycle.
😰 "I Don't Have Enough Experience"
You have more than you think. University projects, volunteer work, part-time jobs, extracurriculars — MerlAI helps you present these professionally.
✨ Turn Projects Into Achievements
Our AI transforms "worked on group assignment" into quantified achievements that demonstrate real skills employers want.
🤷 "I Don't Know What to Write"
Staring at a blank page is the worst. MerlAI guides you through every section with prompts designed for graduates.
🎯 Tailored for Graduate Programs
Big 4 accounting, engineering grads, law clerkships — MerlAI knows what each industry expects from entry-level candidates.
Built for Graduates Like You
MerlAI understands the Australian graduate job market — from cadetships to graduate programs.
Education-First Layout
When you're fresh out of uni, your degree matters most. We put your education front and centre with GPA, relevant coursework, and academic achievements.
Project Showcase
Capstone projects, thesis work, group assignments — transformed into professional achievements with measurable outcomes.
Skills Translation
Your retail or hospo job taught you customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving. MerlAI helps you express this in corporate language.
ATS-Optimized
Graduate programs use ATS systems too. Your resume will pass through Workday, SuccessFactors, and PageUp with the right keywords.
Job Ad Matching
Paste any graduate job posting and our AI tailors your resume to highlight the exact skills and keywords they're looking for.
Cover Letter Generator
Graduate applications often require cover letters. Generate compelling, tailored letters that complement your resume.
Your Experience Counts More Than You Think
MerlAI helps you showcase all types of experience in a way employers value.
University Projects
Group projects, research, presentations, and capstone work
Internships
Work placements, vacation programs, and industry experience
Part-Time Jobs
Retail, hospitality, tutoring — all transferable skills
Volunteering
Community work, charity events, uni societies
Competitions
Case comps, hackathons, mooting, sports achievements
Leadership
Club exec, team captain, event organiser
Popular Graduate Programs We Help You Apply For
MerlAI is optimized for Australian graduate programs across all industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything graduates need to know about building their first professional resume.
How do I write a resume with no work experience?
Focus on education, university projects, internships, volunteering, and extracurriculars. MerlAI helps you present these as professional achievements with transferable skills employers value.
Should I include my GPA on my graduate resume?
If it's above 5.5/7 or equivalent, yes — especially for competitive graduate programs. If lower, focus on specific achievements, relevant coursework, and practical experience instead.
How long should a graduate resume be in Australia?
1-2 pages maximum. As a graduate, you should be able to fit everything on 1-2 pages. Quality over quantity — focus on relevant achievements.
What skills should graduates put on their resume?
Both technical skills (software, languages, tools) and soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving). MerlAI helps you match your skills to what each job posting requires.
Should I include casual or part-time work on my resume?
Yes! Retail, hospitality, and casual jobs demonstrate reliability, customer service, and real-world skills. MerlAI helps you translate these into professional language.
Do graduate programs use ATS systems?
Absolutely. Big companies receive thousands of applications. Your resume needs to be ATS-friendly to get seen by a human. MerlAI handles this automatically.
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