How do you beef up a resume with little or no work experience?

If you’re just entering, or re-entering the looking-for-work-force, your resume might need a little extra substance... 

Marketing expert Ashley Faus, says this is a great opportunity to put some stuff on your resume that there probably won’t be room for some day:

• Volunteer work: Helping out at a school or church or giving time to a local non-profit can give insight to your passions and are a great substitute for full-time work experience.

• Relevant Hobbies: Interests like writing, photography or computer programming can be perfect for your resume. If it applies to the industry you’re interested in, start a portfolio with some of your work.

• Non-Professional Experiences: If you studied abroad or contribute to a blog, those can show good use of your time off. Don’t forget to add any language or technical skills you picked up along the way.

Ashley says, your "off hours" don't mean that you're wasting time. Give yourself credit where it's due. If you’re wondering where you should list some of these assets on your resume, they can usually be worked into an “Additional Skills” paragraph.