What experience do I need to demonstrate?

• Academic achievements.
• Any unpaid, voluntary experience, together with the skills you gained during this time.
• Extra-curricular activites which showcase your skills (try and keep away from the standard, “I enjoy socialising, going to the cinema, and attending the gym).
• Employment (part / full time). Even if the experience isn’t relevant to the job / industry you’re interested in, use your CV to demonstrate your transferable / soft skills, such as: communication, teamworking, resource management, etc.

Graduate CV, typical key skills:

• Team working
• Communication
• Strong academic background
• Enthusiatic and dynamic
• Versatile
• Proactive
• Energetic
• Good IT skills
• Willing to learn and adapt to changing environments

Other information:Employers will not expect you to have gained much industry experience (except maybe through internships), so your CV should focus upon your academic achievements while also highlighting your enthisiasm for the industry and / or job that you’re interested in.Example graduate CV profile:Recent Business Studies graduate who is passionate about obtaining a challenging positions that requires strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Holds a strong academic background and is experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, internet and email - skills acquired through recent administrative experience.Remember, here at The CV Store, we can provide you with a professional graduate CV for just £25! Contact us today for more information regarding our Graduate CV Service.

Useful graduate-related sites (these are all external links)

Springboard: Careers advice for UK students aged 16-18

Graduate Jobsite: Search from 1000s of live graduate vacancies