Graduate CV Checklist (PDF)

Finished college but unsure if your CV is actually ready for the job market?
Graduate CVs are judged differently — and small mistakes can stop strong candidates from getting interviews.

The Graduate CV Checklist helps you review your CV through a recruiter’s eyes — making sure it includes what employers expect from graduates, and avoids the common pitfalls that quietly weaken applications.

This isn’t about experience you don’t have — it’s about how you present what you do have.

What you’ll learn inside:

• What recruiters expect to see on a graduate CV

• Which sections matter most for early-career roles

• How to present education, projects, and placements effectively

• Common graduate CV mistakes that cost interviews

• How to show potential, not just past experience

• What to fix before submitting applications

Who this checklist is for:

• Final-year students and recent graduates

• Graduates applying for their first full-time roles

• Students with limited work experience

• Anyone unsure if their graduate CV meets recruiter standards

Why this checklist works:

Built from real recruiter screening criteria, this checklist shows you how graduate CVs are reviewed — helping you present yourself as capable, prepared, and employable.

📄 Format: Digital PDF
⏱ Read time: Approx. 10–15 minutes
📍 Instant download

This checklist pairs perfectly with Graduate CV Review, CV Rewrite, or Career Starter services.