First CV Guide
How to write your first CV
Your first CV feels intimidating because it's a blank page and you're not sure you have “enough” to fill it. You do — and this guide (plus Careero's AI) will help you prove it.
Your first CV, step by step
Start with contact details
Name, professional email, phone, city and a LinkedIn or GitHub link. Skip your full address and date of birth.
Write a short summary
Two or three lines: who you are, what you study, and the kind of role you want. Careero can draft this from your answers.
Lead with education
Your degree, expected grade and relevant modules. Add academic projects and achievements here.
Add projects and experience
Coursework, personal projects, part-time jobs and volunteering — described by what you did and learned.
Finish with skills
List the tools, software and languages relevant to your target role. Keep it honest and specific.
What counts as experience on a first CV
Almost everything counts when it's described well. A group coursework project shows teamwork and problem-solving. A part-time retail job shows reliability and communication. Running a society shows organisation and leadership.
The trick is to describe each one by its outcome and the skills it demonstrates, not just the title. Careero's AI does this rewriting for you so your first CV reads like someone who knows their value.
Frequently asked questions
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