CV by Field · Psychology
How to write a psychology student CV
Psychology recruiters and postgraduate courses look for research skills, data literacy and relevant experience.
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What matters most on a psychology CV
Research experience
Dissertations, lab work and studies show methodology and analysis — describe design, method and findings.
Data & stats skills
SPSS, R and quantitative/qualitative methods are strong, screenable skills.
Relevant experience
Volunteering, support roles and helplines show applied understanding of people.
Clear, evidence-led layout
Structure the CV as clearly as you'd structure a study.
How to describe research on a psychology CV
Name the question, your method and the outcome: “Designed and ran a 40-participant study on memory and sleep; analysed results in SPSS and presented findings to the department.”
Writing your psychology CV for a specific goal?
For an internship
Internship recruiters know you're early-career — they're screening for relevant skills, enthusiasm and evidence you can contribute quickly.
Learn more →For a scholarship
A scholarship CV rewards merit and potential — committees look for academic strength, leadership and community impact, not job history.
Learn more →For a part-time job
For part-time roles, employers care about reliability, attitude and availability far more than a polished career history.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →For a graduate scheme
Graduate schemes are competitive and heavily screened — recruiters want evidence of competencies, commercial awareness and measurable impact.
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