Guide
First student CV: what to include
A first CV relies on your studies, projects, internships and jobs. Presented well, they already show what you can do.
The sections, in order
- Title: the job or internship you are aiming for, for example "Digital marketing internship, 6 months, from January".
- Education: at the top of the CV, with the degree in progress, the institution and the modules relevant to the role.
- Projects: course, society or personal projects, with your role and the result.
- Experience: internships, apprenticeships, summer jobs, retail or childcare work.
- Skills and languages: tools, and languages with a precise level (B2, C1).
- Interests: two or three, if they say something useful (team sport, a society, creative work).
Make the most of a job or project
Each line describes an action and a result. "Sales assistant in a sports shop" becomes "Customer advice and checkout, up to 20 customers an hour during sales". A group project becomes "Market study for a local SME, presented to the owner, 3 recommendations adopted".
One page, tailored to each offer
A student CV fits on one page. For each application, reuse the words of the advert and put first the projects and experience closest to the role. See how to tailor your CV to an offer and the student CV.
Frequently asked questions
Should I list my secondary school qualifications?
In your first and second year, yes, with your grades. After that, the degree in progress is enough.
Should a student CV have a photo?
In the UK and the US, the norm is to leave the photo out. Elsewhere in Europe it is optional; follow the custom of the country of the offer.
How should I show a language level?
Use the European scale (A1 to C2) or a test score (TOEIC 850, IELTS 7). "Fluent" on its own stays vague.