The biggest problem graduates face: "Every job asks for experience and I have none." In reality you have plenty that counts; you just need to present it well.
1. Order your sections to your advantage
Without experience, the best order is: summary, education, internships and projects, skills and courses, then activities. On our site you can reorder sections by dragging them on the download page.
2. A summary that says what you want
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Create your CV3. Education in detail
Add a strong grade, your graduation project, relevant courses and any scholarship or award.
4. Things that count as experience
- Internships: even two weeks; say what you learned and did.
- Volunteering: NGOs, campaigns, event organizing.
- Student activities: clubs, societies, Model UN, competitions.
- Part-time work: retail, tutoring, freelancing.
- Personal projects: a page you grew, an app, a design portfolio.
Write each one like a job: role, organization, dates and two achievement bullets.
5. Courses and certificates
Online courses from Coursera, Google or LinkedIn Learning show you keep learning. List the course, provider and year.
6. Skills
Focus on what you can prove: Excel, PowerPoint, languages and tools from your field. Link soft skills to examples in your experience.
7. One page only
Without experience your CV should be one page. Do not fill space with generic hobbies or extra personal details.
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