A useful starting point
Name the scheme in the profile, put the degree high, and give two placement or project proofs. Two pages is normal for UK schemes that ask for two. Skip “eager graduate” openers. Skip this page if you have three years in post — you are not a graduate applicant.
These examples illustrate structure, not a real applicant’s history. Replace every sample detail with your own evidence. Follow the employer’s instructions on qualifications, registration, document length and file format.
Evidence to consider
- Classification or predicted class
- Relevant modules
- Placement with three evidence bullets
- Scheme-named competencies with proof
Illustrative achievement bullets
- Predicted 2:1 Economics; dissertation on regional wage gaps using ONS tables
- 12-week finance internship: reconciled 40 invoices a week under supervision
- Captain of a 15-person club; ran weekly training and a £2k budget
- Presented a 10-minute briefing to a client team at the end of a spring week
Relevant skills to substantiate
Analysis · Excel · Stakeholder updates · Research · Presentation · Team delivery
What to leave out
- Every society membership without a role
- Full GCSE list
- Photo
- A second personal statement
Choose a layout
Explore the classic template or use it in the CV builder. This is a suggested layout; follow the vacancy’s requirements.