Computer Science · First Job

How to write a computer science student CV for your first job

Your first graduate-level job CV should convert your degree, projects and any experience into evidence you can do the role from day one. Here's how to do it as a computer science student.

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What matters for your first job

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Lead with your degree

Your qualification and strongest projects are your main proof this early.

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Turn study into skills

Frame coursework and projects as the practical skills the role asks for.

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Tailor to the role

Mirror the job description's language so both recruiters and ATS see the fit.

Computer Science specifics

Tech recruiters scan for projects, a public GitHub and the right stack — not a long work history. The best computer science bullets read like mini case studies: what you built, the stack, and the result. “Built a full-stack expense tracker in React and Node.js used by 30 classmates” beats “made a website.”

Frequently asked questions

What goes on a CV for my first job?

Contact details, a short summary, education, projects, any experience (including part-time and volunteering) and skills. Our first-CV guide walks through it.

How do I stand out for my first job with little experience?

Quantify projects, tailor the CV to each role, and keep it to one clean, ATS-friendly page.

How many projects should a CS student CV have?

Two to four strong projects beat a long list — choose the ones with the clearest outcome and most relevant stack.

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