Are you planning to write a CV, but studies are still on? Students are not excluded from the professional world. As some studies are postponed these days, and students didn't obtain their degrees due to lockdown, it is still possible to get a job under these circumstances. Now, you need to write a CV to reach employment. Today, Fratres will show you exclusive tips for making a student's CV. Let's get started.

What is the Purpose of Writing a Cv for Students?

There are many reasons for students to write a CV:

• Requesting an internship.

• Looking for a job or part-time job

• Requesting enrolling in a specific university, especially if you want a scholarship to study abroad.

Although the professional purpose is the most prominent reason to write a CV, we will provide an example for each CV to help maximum students.

1.An internship CV:

Fratres has previously published an article for Internship CVs with a sample. To remind you again, an internship CV includes:

• Your name and contact information
• A profile
• Key skills
• Education
• Hobbies and interests
• Other additional details, such as certifications, awards, and achievements.

2. Professional CV:

If you are a student who didn't complete studies and are looking for employment, this section is for you. As a student, you are lacking work experience. You are probably on your way to get your final degree. Therefore, you need to think about your CV and what could be its content to catch the employers' attention. If you are a fresh graduate, check this out;  How to Write a CV for Freshers?

What are the Components of a Professional CV?

The components of a CV depend on its type. As you know, CVs are various because of their types and formats. Usually, there four types:

Functional CV: this type focuses on the applicant's skills and work experience. This type is adequate for a career change or for professional gaps due to maternal leave or illness or a minimal job experience.

Chronological CV: this type outlines work experience and qualifications. It is applicable for employees who are in progressive career levels without changing their work industry.

Skills-based CV: as it may tell from its name, this CV focuses on skills and personal traits. It is applicable for skills-based jobs, or for applicants who didn't have a long term work experience.

Combined CV: this one combines both chronological and functional CVs. This type is used to highlight both skills and work experience together. It is applicable for managerial and executive positions by very experienced professionals.

Now, after exploring the different CV types, you need to choose a format that suits you as a student. You have a choice between a functional CV or a skills-based CV. you can also read: How to Write a CV with no Experience

A Student CV Includes:

Contact information: at the top of your CV, write your name followed by your phone number and email address.

A profile: this section is a small introduction that highlights your situation ( a student, a fresh graduate, a trainee, an academic, etc..) and your skills and personal traits.

Essential skills: you can write this section by listing the basic skills required in the job offer. For example, computing skills, communication skills, and organizational skills are general requirements in every job description. You can write to them and add your personal touch by either explaining what kind of computing tasks you can do or add another set of skills such as fast-learning, time-management, ability to work in a team.

Education: this is the most critical section in a student's CV. It is necessary to list the significant grades you have obtained, such as completing primary school, high-school, and including your final year at college. If you haven't graduated yet, you can put under parenthesis that you are expected to graduate in 2020 or the near future, if you cannot predict results. Take a look at how to list educational qualifications in a resume.

Internship/ training: if you have any specific training related to your education or not, you can put it in your CV. Mention what kind of exercise you have obtained. The same thing with an internship. Mention where and the duration of your internship or professional training.

Volunteering experience: if you have any volunteering experience, you can put it in your CV.

Hobbies: this section reflects your personality, and you spend your past-time. Your hobbies might grab the employer's attention. If it shows that you are a creative, friendly, and talented person. Therefore, you should list hobbies based on positive activities such as drawing, painting, blog writing, animal lover, music, social media, etc..

Achievements: if you have obtained any achievement related to your academic fulfillment or extracurricular activities, you can list it.

A student CV example:

                                         Your name                  phone number                    email address

A computer science student, with three months of internship in Vodafone company, eager to bring value to this organization, while completing the final university project. A motivated applicant, very passionate about the tech industry, seeking employment as a front end developer.

Key Skills:

• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Friendly attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Excell

Education :

B. Sc. in computer science Institute of Science &Technology expected to graduate in 2020

GED certificate          St-Mark High School

Hobbies:

• Music
• Writing
• Jogging

Internship/ Training:

Participated as a UX designer            July-Sep 2019

Certifications:

Microsoft Technologies Certificate Bangalore Institute 2019

Awards:

Won the Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition in 2015

How to Write a Student's Academic CV:

Are your parents encouraging you to pursue further studies? Are you planning to study elsewhere, and your enrolment requires a CV? Here is another type of student's CV for educational purposes and not for employment.

Since the dean and college professors are going to scan this CV, you need to put some efforts to get a place in their establishment.

Focus on your educational path:

For a Master's degree application, professors look for your educational achievements in the first place. It is the criteria that will draw the difference between you and many other applicants. There are five things to add in this academic CV:

Internship/ Training and Volunteer Work Might be More than a Bonus:

If you think that you can dispense with internship/ training or volunteer work in this section, you are wrong. Admission officers take into account these activities. They want students who have varied fields of experience. This section is essential in an MA application CV.

Example of a Student's Academic CV:

 Your name     phone number             Email address

A computer science student, aiming to achieve advanced studies after obtaining a B.sc. Degree in Computer science with honors. A motivated student and a passionate candidate with interest in scientific research in the professional industry, a social activist, and a former delegate in a student's organization.

Education :

B. Sc. in computer science Institute of Science &Technology expected to graduate in 2020.

GED certificate          St-Mark High School

Internship/ Training:

Participated as a UX designer            July-Sep 2019

Certifications:

Microsoft Technologies Certificate Bangalore Institute 2019

TOEFL Certificate The Doon School 2016

Awards:

Won the Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition in 2015

Key Skills:

• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Friendly attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Excell

Languages :

Hindi: Fluent

English: Advanced

French: Intermediate

This was all about a student's CV. Whether you are looking for a job or planning to pursue further studies, prepare your own CV following these examples. Don't forget to put the necessary changes. Add the details that are related to you, and don't put false descriptions about yourself. All the best!.