Lead with direction
Use a target role and short profile to explain what kind of work you want and which skills make you a good fit.
CV example
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.
Checklist
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.