CV Tips · 7 min read
How to Write an Entry-Level CV When You Have Little Experience
By NewGenJobs Editorial Team · 7 August 2026
No experience does not mean no evidence. A good entry-level CV shows an employer what you can already do, how you have applied yourself and what kind of role you are ready to learn in.
Lead with a focused profile
Start with two or three sentences that name the role area you are targeting and the strengths you can support. Avoid vague claims such as “hard worker” on their own. Pair a quality with evidence, such as accurate data capture during a student project or reliable customer service in a volunteer role.
Then place education, relevant subjects, short courses and practical projects near the top. A recruiter should be able to see your direction in the first half of the page.
Treat projects as experience
Describe projects with an action and an outcome: organised a class event for 40 attendees, reconciled stock for a family business, created a spreadsheet to track expenses, or researched and presented recommendations. These are real demonstrations of transferable skills.
Use the same language as the advert where it is accurate. If a role asks for communication, administration or Microsoft Office, show where you used those skills instead of simply listing them.
Keep it readable and truthful
Use a clean one- or two-page layout, normal headings and a professional email address. Check dates, names and contact details carefully. Do not add a photograph, identity number, references or certificates unless an employer asks for them.
Tailor the profile and selected examples for each application. Ten relevant lines are more persuasive than a generic two-page biography.