First job CV template
Education, projects and practical ability lead for first roles.
Best for first jobs. One-column layout, modern and simple.
£4.99 one-off · CV + matching cover letter · PDF and Word. Secure checkout by Stripe, instant access, no subscription. Or try it free with your details first.
What's included
- A matching cover letter in the same design
- A4, laid out for UK applications
- Real, selectable text that online application systems can read
- Switch template any time without losing a word
- AI writing help for your profile, achievements and letter (up to 60 AI actions)
- PDF and Word downloads of your CV and letter
- Edit and download again any time, no subscription
What to put on a first job CV
Writing a CV for your first job feels hard when you have little or no work history. This first job CV template is built for it: your education, projects and practical skills come first, then any part-time work, volunteering or work experience. It has no photo and a clean single-column layout, and it suits school leavers, college students and graduates.
Fill it in here and preview every page for free, with no account needed. Pay £4.99 once to download it as PDF and Word, with a matching cover letter included. Choose one of four accent colours and switch to any other template at any time without losing a word. The pages are A4 in a UK layout.
Open with what you can offer
A short profile saying what you are studying or have just finished, what you are good at and the kind of job you want. Keep it to three or four lines.
Use education as your experience
Give your latest qualification first with grades or predicted grades. Include GCSE Maths and English, as many employers ask for them.
Count everything that shows you can work
Work experience placements, volunteering, helping in a family business, sports teams and school roles all show reliability and teamwork. Give each a line on what you did.
Show the skills in the advert
First jobs often ask for communication, punctuality and working in a team. Pick the ones named in the advert and give a short real example of each.
Keep it to one page
One side of A4 is right for a first job. Short and clear reads better than long and padded.
Questions
What do I put on my CV for my first job?
Your contact details, a short profile, your education with grades, any work experience, volunteering or projects, and the skills the job asks for. Most first job CVs fit on one page.
How do I write a CV with no work experience?
Lead with education, school or college projects, volunteering and responsibilities such as team captain or helping at events. These show the same skills employers look for in a job.
Should I include my GCSEs on my CV?
Yes, for a first job. Give English and Maths with their grades at least, and summarise the rest, for example eight GCSEs at grades 9 to 5.
Is the first job CV template free?
Filling it in and previewing are free, with no account. Downloading it as PDF and Word costs £4.99 once, with a matching cover letter included.
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