Graduate / Entry level
Graduate CV example (UK)
A UK graduate CV that turns your degree, projects, part-time work and volunteering into evidence for entry-level and scheme roles.
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Example CV profile
Recent [degree] graduate from [university] with hands-on experience from [project / placement / part-time role]. Strong in [two skills from the advert], and keen to develop in a [role] position.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Research & analysis
- Written communication
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork (group projects)
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
- Time management
- Relevant software from your course
- Customer service (from part-time work)
Example experience bullet points
- Completed a dissertation on [topic], gathering and analysing data and presenting conclusions.
- Worked part-time at [employer] alongside study, serving customers and training new starters.
- Led a group project of [n] students, assigning tasks and delivering on deadline.
- Volunteered with [organisation], helping with [activity].
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- BA/BSc (Hons) [subject], [classification or expected] – University, year
- Relevant modules (2–4 that match the job)
- A-levels or equivalent – School, year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
graduate · communication · teamwork · problem solving · analysis · time management
Tips for a graduate CV
- Put education first if it's your strongest evidence. Move it below experience once you have a relevant job.
- Use the employer's competency words, such as 'teamwork' and 'problem solving', and back each with a real example.
- One page is fine for most graduates. Two is fine if all of it is relevant.
Graduate scheme salaries vary widely by employer and sector. Check the advert. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
What if I have no relevant work experience as a graduate?
Use projects, dissertation work, societies, volunteering and part-time jobs. Employers hiring graduates expect this and want to see transferable skills with real examples.
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