CV by Field · Computer Science
The computer science student CV that gets you interviews
Recruiters for tech roles scan for projects, a public GitHub and the right stack — not a long work history. Here's how to build a computer science CV that shows what you can actually do, even as a student.
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What matters most on a computer science CV
Projects over jobs
Coursework and side projects are your strongest evidence. Describe each by problem, stack and outcome.
Learn more →A linked GitHub
A tidy GitHub with pinned repos and READMEs turns claims into proof. Link it near your contact details.
Learn more →A focused skills section
List languages, frameworks and tools you can actually discuss — grouped, not a 40-item word cloud.
ATS-safe formatting
Tech employers lean heavily on screening software. Keep headings standard and layout clean.
Learn more →How to describe a coding project
The best computer science bullets read like mini case studies: what you built, the stack you used, and the measurable result. Lead with an action verb and include a number wherever you honestly can.
Weak vs strong
“Made a website for a project” tells a recruiter nothing. “Built a full-stack expense tracker in React and Node.js used by 30 classmates; added auth and charts” shows scope, stack and impact in one line.
No internship yet? No problem
Hackathons, open-source contributions, university society tech teams and personal apps all count as experience. See our guide on writing a CV with no experience.
Frequently asked questions
How many projects should a CS student CV have?
Should I list every programming language I've touched?
Do I need a GitHub link on my CV?
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