Computer Science · Graduate Scheme

How to write a computer science student CV for a graduate scheme

Graduate schemes are competitive and heavily screened — recruiters want evidence of competencies, commercial awareness and measurable impact. Here's how to do it as a computer science student.

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What matters for a graduate scheme

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Evidence competencies

Map your examples to the scheme's competencies: teamwork, leadership, problem-solving.

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Quantify everything

Numbers signal impact — budgets, users, results, team sizes and improvements.

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Flawless & ATS-safe

Large employers screen at scale, so keep it clean, consistent and error-free.

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 do graduate scheme recruiters look for on a CV?

Evidence of their target competencies, quantified achievements, and a tailored, error-free one-page CV that passes ATS screening.

Should I tailor my CV to each graduate scheme?

Yes — mirror each scheme's competencies and language. Careero makes it fast to adapt your CV per application.

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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