Your dissertation is likely to have been the biggest project you worked on throughout your education – so if you’re a recent graduate lacking in work experience, it’s worth discussing it in a fair bit of detail.
Did you study abroad at university? not only did you get the chance to experience another culture and make new friends, but you also expanded your skill set.
Whether you learned a language, took a coding course, or contributed to a university newspaper, there should be something you can speak about to surprise an employer.
If you were a part of a group or society at university, it’s a good idea to include them on your CV, and discuss them in a job interview.
Work experience is important – but employers will also be keen to see that you have a good understanding of the job at hand and great knowledge of the industry in which their business operates.
Even if you don’t have any work experience, you will likely have worked in a part-time job, or undertaken an internship, throughout your time at school or university.