Engineering · Graduate Scheme

How to write a engineering 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 engineering 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.

Engineering specifics

Engineering recruiters look for hands-on projects, technical tools and evidence you can solve real problems. Quantify wherever you can — loads, tolerances, cost savings, efficiency, team size. “Designed a bracket that cut mass 18% while meeting the safety factor” is far stronger than “did a design project.”

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.

Should I include my final-year project?

Yes — it's often your most substantial work. Describe the objective, method, tools and outcome.

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