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Priyanka
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How do I build my resume? I have very few skills to mention in the resume, and that doesn't seem very professional.
I'm pursuing an MBA in Infrastructure Management with a BBA in International Business background. I am a non-engineer, but I didn't want to pursue a traditional MBA, so I chose this course because the college insisted that it is not necessary to have an engineering background. I have 0 backlogs
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Divyanshu Bhuria
Systems Analyst
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Princeton, New Jersey
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Divyanshu’s Answer
You can absolutely build a strong resume for Infrastructure Management as a non-engineer. The trick is to stop thinking “skills = technical tools only” and start presenting evidence of:
- infrastructure/business exposure
- analytical ability
- project coordination
- interest + learning momentum
Below is a practical way to build your resume even if you feel you have “very few skills.”
1) Pick the right resume structure for your situation.
Use a skills + projects + education-forward resume (not an experience-heavy one).
Recommended order (top to bottom):
a. Header (Name, phone, email, LinkedIn)
b. 2–3 line Summary (MBA Infra + BBA Intl Business + target roles)
c. Core Skills / Tools (only what you can reasonably explain in interview)
d. Projects / Casework / Academic Work (this becomes your “experience”)
e. Internships / Work (even part-time, volunteering, college roles)
f. Education
g. Certifications / Workshops / Trainings
h. Positions of responsibility / Extra-curricular
2) Decide your target roles first so your resume has a “direction”.
Infrastructure Management can lead to several non-engineer-friendly paths. Pick one primary direction for your resume:
Project Coordinator / PMO (Infrastructure/Construction/Real Estate)
Business Analyst (Infra, Transport, Energy, Public projects)
Operations / Asset Management (Facilities, Utilities, Logistics hubs)
Procurement / Contracts / Vendor Management
Infrastructure Finance roles
Once you pick one, your resume becomes easier: you tailor projects + skills to match.
3) Build “skills” the right way and don’t inflate.
Core skill buckets you can build fast:
Business + Infra-relevant:
Project coordination, scheduling basics
Cost fundamentals (CAPEX/OPEX thinking)
Stakeholder coordination, reporting
Vendor/procurement basics
Risk & compliance awareness (basic)
Analytical:
Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, basic dashboards)
Basic data analysis (trend, variance, what/why)
PowerPoint storylining (for project updates)
MS Project / Primavera (even beginner is okay)
Power BI (beginner okay if you’ve built 1–2 dashboards)
Communication:
Meeting notes, MoM, status reporting
Presentation, proposal writing
4) Write your MBA projects. This is the biggest lever for you.
If you’ve done assignments like feasibility studies, case studies, infrastructure finance, risk analysis, supply chain, or operations—those can become bullet points.
Example project entries (you can copy this format)
Academic Project | Metro Rail Feasibility Snapshot (MBA – Infra)
Built a basic demand + revenue model for a proposed corridor using assumptions and sensitivity scenarios.
Estimated CAPEX/OPEX drivers and created a 10-year cashflow outline.
Presented recommendation with risks, mitigation, and implementation timeline.
Even if your work was “academic,” it still shows job-relevant capability.
5) Add 2–3 “portfolio mini-projects”.
You can create these in days/weeks and they look great.
Excel Dashboard: Project cost tracker (planned vs actual), variance, cashflow curve.
Procurement Comparison Sheet: Vendor evaluation matrix (cost, quality, delivery, risk).
Risk Register Template: Probability/impact + mitigation plan.
Gantt Plan (MS Project or Excel): 12-week project plan for a facility upgrade.
Power BI mini-dashboard: Simple KPI dashboard from a public dataset.
These give you real skills to mention and show in interviews.
6) Write strong bullets (even for small experience)
Use this formula:
Action + What + Tool/Method + Result/Outcome
Bad: “Worked on project report”
Good: “Created weekly status updates and tracked milestones in Excel; improved visibility for 5-member team and reduced follow-ups.”
If you don’t have results, use outcomes like: delivered, presented, standardized, documented, improved clarity.
7) What to do next (1 month plan)
If you do nothing else, do this:
i. Choose target role: PMO/Project Coordinator OR Business Analyst OR Procurement/Contracts
ii. Create 2 portfolio mini-projects (Excel dashboard + risk register or Gantt plan)
iii. Add 2 academic projects from your MBA subjects
iv. Do 1 certification (Excel intermediate or Project Management fundamentals)
v. Create/update LinkedIn headline to match target role
That alone gives you enough “skills” to fill a serious resume.
- infrastructure/business exposure
- analytical ability
- project coordination
- interest + learning momentum
Below is a practical way to build your resume even if you feel you have “very few skills.”
1) Pick the right resume structure for your situation.
Use a skills + projects + education-forward resume (not an experience-heavy one).
Recommended order (top to bottom):
a. Header (Name, phone, email, LinkedIn)
b. 2–3 line Summary (MBA Infra + BBA Intl Business + target roles)
c. Core Skills / Tools (only what you can reasonably explain in interview)
d. Projects / Casework / Academic Work (this becomes your “experience”)
e. Internships / Work (even part-time, volunteering, college roles)
f. Education
g. Certifications / Workshops / Trainings
h. Positions of responsibility / Extra-curricular
2) Decide your target roles first so your resume has a “direction”.
Infrastructure Management can lead to several non-engineer-friendly paths. Pick one primary direction for your resume:
Project Coordinator / PMO (Infrastructure/Construction/Real Estate)
Business Analyst (Infra, Transport, Energy, Public projects)
Operations / Asset Management (Facilities, Utilities, Logistics hubs)
Procurement / Contracts / Vendor Management
Infrastructure Finance roles
Once you pick one, your resume becomes easier: you tailor projects + skills to match.
3) Build “skills” the right way and don’t inflate.
Core skill buckets you can build fast:
Business + Infra-relevant:
Project coordination, scheduling basics
Cost fundamentals (CAPEX/OPEX thinking)
Stakeholder coordination, reporting
Vendor/procurement basics
Risk & compliance awareness (basic)
Analytical:
Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, basic dashboards)
Basic data analysis (trend, variance, what/why)
PowerPoint storylining (for project updates)
MS Project / Primavera (even beginner is okay)
Power BI (beginner okay if you’ve built 1–2 dashboards)
Communication:
Meeting notes, MoM, status reporting
Presentation, proposal writing
4) Write your MBA projects. This is the biggest lever for you.
If you’ve done assignments like feasibility studies, case studies, infrastructure finance, risk analysis, supply chain, or operations—those can become bullet points.
Example project entries (you can copy this format)
Academic Project | Metro Rail Feasibility Snapshot (MBA – Infra)
Built a basic demand + revenue model for a proposed corridor using assumptions and sensitivity scenarios.
Estimated CAPEX/OPEX drivers and created a 10-year cashflow outline.
Presented recommendation with risks, mitigation, and implementation timeline.
Even if your work was “academic,” it still shows job-relevant capability.
5) Add 2–3 “portfolio mini-projects”.
You can create these in days/weeks and they look great.
Excel Dashboard: Project cost tracker (planned vs actual), variance, cashflow curve.
Procurement Comparison Sheet: Vendor evaluation matrix (cost, quality, delivery, risk).
Risk Register Template: Probability/impact + mitigation plan.
Gantt Plan (MS Project or Excel): 12-week project plan for a facility upgrade.
Power BI mini-dashboard: Simple KPI dashboard from a public dataset.
These give you real skills to mention and show in interviews.
6) Write strong bullets (even for small experience)
Use this formula:
Action + What + Tool/Method + Result/Outcome
Bad: “Worked on project report”
Good: “Created weekly status updates and tracked milestones in Excel; improved visibility for 5-member team and reduced follow-ups.”
If you don’t have results, use outcomes like: delivered, presented, standardized, documented, improved clarity.
7) What to do next (1 month plan)
If you do nothing else, do this:
i. Choose target role: PMO/Project Coordinator OR Business Analyst OR Procurement/Contracts
ii. Create 2 portfolio mini-projects (Excel dashboard + risk register or Gantt plan)
iii. Add 2 academic projects from your MBA subjects
iv. Do 1 certification (Excel intermediate or Project Management fundamentals)
v. Create/update LinkedIn headline to match target role
That alone gives you enough “skills” to fill a serious resume.
This was super helpful, thank you!
Priyanka
Shannon Zulauf
Risk & Independence
24
Answers
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Updated
Shannon’s Answer
First of all—congratulations on stepping into something new!
I wouldn't focus on worrying about a lack of technical skills, it’s often more effective to reframe the resume around transferable, business-focused skills. For non-engineers in Infrastructure Management programs, academic projects and case work can demonstrate strengths in analysis, financial evaluation, project coordination, and stakeholder communication when written with strong, action-oriented language.
These are highly transferable skills that employers value across roles and industries. Your resume can (and should) evolve as you gain more experience—so don’t feel pressure to have it “perfect” right now.
Good Luck on this new venture!
I wouldn't focus on worrying about a lack of technical skills, it’s often more effective to reframe the resume around transferable, business-focused skills. For non-engineers in Infrastructure Management programs, academic projects and case work can demonstrate strengths in analysis, financial evaluation, project coordination, and stakeholder communication when written with strong, action-oriented language.
These are highly transferable skills that employers value across roles and industries. Your resume can (and should) evolve as you gain more experience—so don’t feel pressure to have it “perfect” right now.
Good Luck on this new venture!
Wasem Hasan
Deployment Consultant
3
Answers
Atlanta, Georgia
Updated
Wasem’s Answer
It's helpful to emphasize your soft skills, key strengths, and the value you can offer.
The learner mentioned that they don't have many skills. Do you have any recommendations on what they can do to help build soft skills?
Gurpreet Lally, Admin
Divia Cajero
Entry level recruiter
1
Answer
Atlanta, Georgia
Updated
Divia’s Answer
Hi Priyanka,
I completely understand how you feel, many students worry their resumes don’t look “professional” enough, especially early on. But remember, a resume isn’t just about listing formal work experience or technical skills; it’s about highlighting all the relevant experiences and qualities that demonstrate your potential.
From my experience talking to students, roles like being part of student organizations, volunteering, contributing to your community or church, participating in sports teams, or helping out with family businesses are all valuable. These experiences develop important transferable skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, skills that recruiters really appreciate. You can definitely include these under sections like Leadership Experience or Professional Experience in your resume.
To build on this, I recommend:
- Explore opportunities on LinkedIn by following companies and organizations in infrastructure management or related fields. Many post case competitions, project challenges, or hackathons that you can join to gain practical experience and new projects for your resume.
- For technical skills, try looking at job descriptions that interest you within infrastructure management. Pay attention to the software and tools employers mention. There are plenty of free or affordable tutorials online (YouTube, Coursera, Udemy) where you can build familiarity with these tools. You don’t need to master them all, but having a general working knowledge will boost your profile and confidence.
Lastly, don’t worry about being a non-engineer, that's actually a strength in its own right! The job market increasingly values soft skills like critical thinking, creativity, and strategic analysis. And with AI tools becoming more common to handle technical tasks, your ability to collaborate, solve problems, and innovate will become even more important.
Stay curious and keep adding to your experiences, you’re building a unique profile that will definitely stand out!
I completely understand how you feel, many students worry their resumes don’t look “professional” enough, especially early on. But remember, a resume isn’t just about listing formal work experience or technical skills; it’s about highlighting all the relevant experiences and qualities that demonstrate your potential.
From my experience talking to students, roles like being part of student organizations, volunteering, contributing to your community or church, participating in sports teams, or helping out with family businesses are all valuable. These experiences develop important transferable skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, skills that recruiters really appreciate. You can definitely include these under sections like Leadership Experience or Professional Experience in your resume.
To build on this, I recommend:
- Explore opportunities on LinkedIn by following companies and organizations in infrastructure management or related fields. Many post case competitions, project challenges, or hackathons that you can join to gain practical experience and new projects for your resume.
- For technical skills, try looking at job descriptions that interest you within infrastructure management. Pay attention to the software and tools employers mention. There are plenty of free or affordable tutorials online (YouTube, Coursera, Udemy) where you can build familiarity with these tools. You don’t need to master them all, but having a general working knowledge will boost your profile and confidence.
Lastly, don’t worry about being a non-engineer, that's actually a strength in its own right! The job market increasingly values soft skills like critical thinking, creativity, and strategic analysis. And with AI tools becoming more common to handle technical tasks, your ability to collaborate, solve problems, and innovate will become even more important.
Stay curious and keep adding to your experiences, you’re building a unique profile that will definitely stand out!
Rebecca Stout
Executive Assistant to leadership partners within auditing, tax, and assurance.
1
Answer
Maypearl, Texas
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Your resume is not just a list of skills—it’s a narrative of your potential. As someone pursuing a specialized MBA, your education and demonstrated commitment to learning are valuable assets. Tailor your resume for each role by emphasizing the parts most relevant to that opportunity. As stated in a previous answer, Highlight Transferable and Soft Skills. Sometimes, you might feel like you have "few skills," but many soft skills and transferable skills count:
Communication (written and verbal)
Teamwork and collaboration
Organization and time management
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, presentation tools)
Best of luck!
Communication (written and verbal)
Teamwork and collaboration
Organization and time management
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, presentation tools)
Best of luck!