If you have no work experience, build your CV around what you do have: education, projects, internships, part-time work, volunteering, clubs, competitions, skills and certificates. Start with a short profile that says what job you want and what you offer, put education near the top, describe projects and activities with results (“organised a 300-person seminar”), list practical skills, and keep it to one page. Every fresh graduate starts here, and a clear, honest CV is enough to get interviews.
- “No experience” rarely means nothing to show. Projects, tuition, clubs and volunteering count.
- Use action verbs and numbers to describe what you did.
- Keep it to one clear page for entry-level jobs.
- Tailor the profile and skills to each job ad.
- Make a clean, professional CV with photo in the free CV, Resume and Biodata Maker.
“But I’ve never had a job”
Picture a final-year business student in Sylhet staring at a blank CV template. Under “Experience” she writes nothing, and her CV looks empty. She feels she has nothing to offer.
Then a senior asks her a few questions. She has tutored three students for two years. She ran the marketing for her department’s career fair. She did a three-week internship at a local bank. She completed an online Excel course and built a small sales dashboard for her uncle’s shop. Suddenly her CV is full, and every line is true.
What to include when you have no experience
A simple CV layout for fresh graduates
- HeaderName, phone, email, city, LinkedIn. A photo if the employer or market expects it.
- Profile (2 to 3 lines)Who you are, what job you want, two strengths.
- EducationMost recent first.
- Projects and experienceInternships, part-time work, major projects.
- Activities and volunteeringLeadership and teamwork examples.
- SkillsGrouped: technical, software, languages.
- Certificates and awards
- References“Available on request” or one or two names if asked.
Write strong bullet points
| Weak | Strong |
|---|---|
| Member of the business club | Organised a career fair with 20 companies and 400 students as marketing lead |
| Did tuition | Tutored 3 SSC students in maths for 2 years. All passed with A grades |
| Know Excel | Built an Excel sales tracker with pivot tables for a family shop |
| Internship at a bank | Helped open 60+ customer accounts during a 3-week internship at a local bank branch |
A sample profile
BBA graduate in Marketing from Shahjalal University with internship experience in retail banking. Skilled in Excel, social media content and customer communication. Looking for an entry-level marketing or sales role where I can learn fast and contribute.
Mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the CV almost empty instead of including projects and activities.
- Long “objective” paragraphs about yourself with no specifics.
- Personal details that aren’t needed for the job (unless the employer asks).
- Spelling mistakes and an unprofessional email address.
- Lying or exaggerating. Interviewers will ask about everything on your CV.
Build your CV now
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Frequently asked questions
What do I put on my CV if I have no experience?
Include education, academic or personal projects, internships, part-time work such as tuition, volunteering, clubs, skills, certificates and awards.
How long should a fresh graduate CV be?
One page is usually enough for entry-level jobs. Keep it clear and focused on the role.
Should I write an objective or a profile?
A short profile of two to three lines is better: who you are, the job you want and two relevant strengths.
Can I include tuition as experience?
Yes. Describe it like a job: how many students, how long, subjects and results.
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