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How to write a marketing 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 marketing 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.

Marketing specifics

Marketing recruiters look for creativity backed by results, plus hands-on experience with content, social and analytics. “Grew a society Instagram from 200 to 1,500 followers in a term and drove 90+ event sign-ups” shows exactly the creativity-plus-results marketing teams want.

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.

What experience counts on a marketing CV with no job?

Running social accounts, promoting societies or events, blogging, and any analytics or design tools you've used.

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