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CV Starter Guide

Use this structure as a starting point for internship and graduate applications. Adapt it to each opportunity and confirm any requirements in the employer's posting.

1. Contact details

Full name · professional email · phone number (optional) · LinkedIn profile (optional) · city/country.

2. Education

University, degree and major, expected or actual graduation date. Add select relevant coursework or academic projects when useful for the position.

3. Experience

For each role: organization, title, dates, and 2–4 bullet points showing what you accomplished. Start with action verbs and describe impact when it is accurate.

4. Projects and leadership

Include academic research, engineering projects, student society leadership, volunteer activities, or competitions that demonstrate relevant skills.

5. Skills

Include tools, languages, methodologies and technical skills relevant to the job. Be ready to explain everything you list.

Sample bullet-point formula

Action + What you did + Outcome

Example: “Coordinated a five-person team to organize a campus workshop attended by 60 students.” Only use numbers you can verify.

Final checklist





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