Education · Graduate Scheme

How to write a education 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 education 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.

Education specifics

Education and teaching recruiters want classroom or tutoring experience, communication skills and a genuine commitment to learners. Name the learners, what you taught and the outcome: “Tutored 5 GCSE students in maths weekly for a year; all improved by at least one grade.”

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.

What should an education student put on a CV?

Classroom or tutoring experience, communication skills, subject specialisms, and any work with children or young people.

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