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Use a target role and short profile to explain what kind of work you want and which skills make you a good fit.
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Graduate CV example for first jobs
A graduate CV should show potential clearly. Use education, projects, internships, part-time work, volunteering, tools, and transferable skills to prove you are ready for the role.
Use education and projects
Include your qualification, institution, relevant modules, final-year projects, coursework, portfolio work, and tools you used.
Make limited experience count
Part-time jobs, internships, volunteering, leadership, and group projects can show responsibility, communication, problem solving, and delivery.
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Build a stronger Graduate CV
Use these examples as prompts, then replace them with details that are true for your own experience.
Motivated graduate with practical experience from academic projects, volunteering, and part-time work. Ready to bring strong communication, research, teamwork, and digital skills to an entry-level role.
Skills recruiters look for
CommunicationResearchMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkProblem solvingTime managementData analysisPresentation
Turn duties into achievements
- Explain the problem and result of a final-year or portfolio project.
- Show responsibility gained through volunteering, societies, or part-time work.
- Mention relevant modules, tools, certifications, or awards.
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What to do before you apply
- Add education, projects, and relevant skills.
- Use a short profile focused on the target role.
- Include internships, volunteering, or part-time work.
- Keep the CV concise and easy to read.
Questions
Graduate CV Example FAQs
How do I write a graduate CV with no experience?
Focus on education, projects, skills, certifications, volunteering, part-time work, and transferable achievements.
How long should a graduate CV be?
One page is often enough for a first-job CV, but two pages can work if the content is relevant and well structured.