Recruiters skim a CV in a few seconds before they decide to read it properly. Your job is to make those seconds count.
1. Put your strongest line at the top
Start with a two-line summary: who you are, what you're good at and what you're looking for. For example: "Second-year Computer Science student with two web projects in React, looking for a summer front-end internship."
2. Keep it to one page
At this stage of your career, one page is enough. Cut school details that are older than secondary school and anything that doesn't support the role you're applying for.
3. Write results, not duties
Start every bullet with an action verb, and add a number when you can:
- ❌ "Responsible for social media"
- ✅ "Grew the student club's Instagram from 300 to 1,200 followers in one term"
4. Match the words in the job post
Many companies filter CVs automatically. If the post asks for "Excel" and "teamwork", use those exact words where they're true for you.
5. Check the basics
- A professional email address
- A link to your LinkedIn or portfolio
- Consistent dates and formatting
- No spelling mistakes (read it out loud)
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