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How to write a marketing 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 marketing 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.

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 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 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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