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Internship CV example

What to include in a internship cv: relevant evidence, skills, sample achievement structures and template suggestions.

A useful starting point

Treat the internship hunt like a job: one page, education first, then projects that look like work. Skip a two-page life story. Skip this example if the advert is a graduate scheme — that is a different document.

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

  • Course and year
  • Tools named in the advert
  • A project with a shipped artefact
  • Availability dates

Illustrative achievement bullets

  • Wrote 12 SQL queries against a course dataset of 8,000 rows
  • Designed a Figma flow of 6 screens for a charity brief
  • Edited 8 newsletter issues for a 200-subscriber campus list
  • Met a weekly lab deadline for 11 consecutive weeks

Relevant skills to substantiate

SQL · Excel · Writing · Figma · Git · Deadlines

What to leave out

  • Unrelated weekend jobs occupying half the page
  • Photo
  • Skill bars

Choose a layout

Explore the compact template or use it in the CV builder. This is a suggested layout; follow the vacancy’s requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Do internships require a cover letter?

If they asked, yes. If the portal has no box, tailor the CV and skip a generic letter.

Should I say I have no experience?

No. Show projects. Do not open with an apology.

Can I apply with a two-page CV?

Follow the advert. A concise page is often enough early in your career; use more space when relevant evidence needs it.