How to Make a CV for Your First Job — Step by Step
You can make a good first CV in about 15 minutes. Follow these steps in order — by the end you will have a one-page CV you can download as a PDF and send today.
Steps
- Collect your detailsKeep your marksheets, certificates, internship letters and a recent photo handy. You will need exact years and percentages.
- Write your headerFull name, phone (with WhatsApp), a professional email and your city. Add LinkedIn if you have a profile.
- Write a 2–3 line career objectiveName the job you want and one or two skills. Use the ✨ Suggestions button in the CV maker if you are stuck.
- Add educationMost recent first: degree, college, year and CGPA or percentage; then Class 12 and Class 10.
- Add skills6–12 skills from the job post that you really have — software, languages, tools.
- Add projects, internships or part-time workFor each, write what you did and one result. Even short internships and family-business work count.
- Add certifications, languages and achievementsCourses, competitions, positions of responsibility, and every language you speak.
- Choose a design and check the scoreCompare all 10 designs live, pick one, and fix the tips shown under CV strength.
- Download and sendClick Download PDF, name it Firstname_Lastname_CV.pdf and attach it to your application.
Common first-CV mistakes
- Two or three pages — keep it to one.
- A vague objective.
- Spelling errors in your own name or email.
- Listing school-level hobbies like "watching TV".
- A selfie as the photo.
- Different date formats in different places.
Ready to make your CV?
Open CV makerType once and see it in 10 designs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a CV with no experience?
Focus on education, skills, projects, internships, part-time work and certifications. Use a career objective at the top.
How long does it take to make a CV?
About 15 minutes if you have your details ready.
Can I make a CV on my phone?
Yes. The CV Dost maker works on mobile; switch between Edit, Preview and 10 Designs tabs.