Student CV example

Write a Student CV that gets read.

Use this guide to write a relevant summary, focus your skills, and turn your experience into stronger application bullets.

Use this CV template

Example professional summary

“Motivated student with strong organisation, communication, and project skills, ready to contribute and learn in a first professional role.”


Key student CV skills

How to make your CV stronger

  1. Put your education, relevant coursework, and projects near the top.
  2. Include volunteering, societies, part-time work, and achievements that show transferable skills.
  3. Keep the document focused on evidence rather than claiming experience you do not have.