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Beginner Cv Samples For Beginners

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Beginner CVs should include your contact details, a short introduction or profile, education, any relevant experience (including internships, volunteering, or school activities), key skills, and optional sections like interests or references[2][4].

Here is a simple sample structure for beginners:

  • Contact Information:
    Jane Smith
    (123) 456-7890
    janesmith@email.com
    Athens, OH 12345
  • Profile:
    Recent graduate experienced in supporting editorial operations during an internship at a major magazine. Bachelor’s Degree in English and Creative Writing from Ohio University. Activities include co-authoring articles for the campus newspaper. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Committed to learning and applying new skills[1].
  • Education:
    Ohio University, Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing, 2025
  • Relevant Experience:
    Intern, Popular Magazine, Athens, OH
    June–August 2024

    • Assisted with research and article editing for publication.
    • Coordinated with senior writers and editors on content planning.
    • Collaborated on the university newspaper, writing news and feature stories.
  • Key Skills:

    • Editorial research and content creation
    • Written and verbal communication
    • Organization and teamwork
    • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Additional Sections (optional):

    • Volunteer, Athens Literacy Program—Tutored local primary students
    • Publications—Contributed two short stories to university’s literary magazine
    • Interests—Creative writing, hiking, digital photography
  • References:
    References available on request[4].

Tips for beginners:

  • Highlight transferable skills from non-work experiences, such as leadership in sports teams or organizing events[6].
  • Use a simple, clear layout. Free templates available from design tools like Canva can help make your CV look professional without feeling crowded or complex[5].
  • If you lack formal work experience, emphasize school projects, hobbies, or volunteer work that demonstrate skills relevant to the job[6].
  • Start your CV with a brief summary or objective tailored to each job you apply for[2][7].

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