A template designed for students and graduates entering the workforce.
Final-year Computer Science student at Boston University with hands-on experience in web development and machine learning. Built 3 full-stack applications and completed 2 technical internships.
Student CVs are judged differently from experienced professionals. Recruiters know you do not have decades of experience, so they look for potential signals: internships, personal projects, academic achievements, leadership in student organisations, and the ability to articulate what you learned from each experience. Your projects section is especially important — it shows initiative and practical application of your studies.
Focus on skills relevant to your target role. For tech students: programming languages, frameworks, and tools you actually used in projects. For business students: Excel, data analysis, presentation skills, and CRM tools. Always include soft skills like teamwork and communication, but back them up with specific examples rather than just listing them.
Including every module you studied is unnecessary. Recruiters do not care about your second-year geography elective. Instead, highlight your GPA (if strong), relevant coursework, and your dissertation topic if it relates to the job. Another mistake is leaving out personal projects — side projects often impress recruiters more than coursework because they show self-motivation.
One page, no exceptions. Put Education near the top since it is your strongest section. Include a Projects section if you have relevant work. Use a professional email address and include your LinkedIn and GitHub profiles. Avoid listing "Microsoft Word" as a skill — it is expected of everyone.
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