Psychology · Graduate Scheme

How to write a psychology 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 psychology 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.

Psychology specifics

Psychology recruiters and postgraduate courses look for research skills, data literacy and relevant experience. 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.”

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 psychology CV?

Research projects, data-analysis skills, and relevant volunteering or support roles — all show applied understanding.

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