How to Write a CV With No Experience
Build a credible first CV by turning education, projects, volunteering, responsibilities and transferable skills into useful evidence.
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A first CV should show potential and evidence, not repeatedly announce the absence of formal employment.
Use education and projects
Coursework, practical projects, societies and competitions can demonstrate organisation, communication, technical ability and initiative.
Include volunteering and responsibilities
Community work, caring responsibilities, clubs and informal work can contain relevant evidence when described accurately.
Make skills concrete
Connect each important skill to something you have actually done. Specific examples are more persuasive than a long list of adjectives.
UK careers reference: National Careers Service — CV advice. Always tailor your CV to the role and keep all claims accurate.