How to write a CV with no experience [kick start your career]

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Learn how to write a CV when you have no experience, with this step-by-step video guide. Chapters below.
Writing a CV when you have no work experience can be challenging, but with the right approach, anybody can write a CV that will get them noticed by employers and land job interviews.
Guide contents
- What is a CV? And what is it’s purpose?
- Who reads your CV? And what are they looking for?
- How to format and structure your CV to make it look professional and easy-to-read
- How to write a CV profile, the introductory paragraph at the top of your CV
- How to highlight your achievements and core skills
- What to write about in your CV when you have no work experience
- How to detail your education and qualifications
- How to use your hobbies and interests to showcase valuable workplace skills
- 2 ways to boost your CV before you start writing it
You can also check out our other videos for more CV writing advice, and here are some helpful links from the StandOut CV website.
First CV template & guide:
standout-cv.com/pages/first-c...
School leaver CV writing guide:
standout-cv.com/pages/school-...
39 CV mistakes to avoid:
standout-cv.com/blogs/cv-writ...

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[@Standout-cv]

@SuperUnleasher127 Hi, The video above walks you through how to write a CV when you have no experience - you can see some example cover letters here: standout-cv.com/pages/cv-cover-letter-examples

[@Standout-cv]

@fstcomercio Hi, you should focus the CV around your training and write more about the skills and knowledge you have learnt for the security industry - and if you did any work placements during the training, you should mention them also. It will also help to pick up some voluntary experience in a security type role - once you've done that for a few weeks, you will have some experience to put at the top of the CV

[@bemetiful746]

Hi, how do I write a great cv when I just finished highschool... I have no experience at all so I don’t know what to do

[@Standout-cv]

@fstcomercio That's great news! Hope the job goes well

[@liuangyan2529]

Do you hav this exact CV temple?

[@chronica6457]

I like it when the CVs ask who I am Well, buddy, I've been trying to figure that out as well

[@StrayKidsAHHHHHhhh]

@Patrick Bateman I feel you mate

[@salmaadam]

Same lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@nottobetold5285]

Lol...hahaha....I hear you thought.

[@woodzy1553]

i still cant figure out what i can and cant do as in things ive done before

[@cloudcover3336]

i know how that feels

[@kiaz1st]

Bit sad that I’m at 21 and needing this kind of help, but no one ever teaches you how to get a job or what you need. If you drop out of uni there’s no clear path forward for your career so I’m just going to have to hope that I can get hired I guess.

[@maggiemorett9148]

I'm in the same situation as you :( hahaha but I'm 23 little older...

[@moeenuddinsaiyed1586]

well I'm in the same situation😅😅

[@anyau]

same boat, 20 in august but i fell out of school when i was 15 so no gcses lol.

[@moeenuddinsaiyed1586]

@@anyau you can try learning online courses and get some certificate this might increase the chance of getting a job

[@joefoster1072]

Best of luck to you

[@laggingjaeger1148]

17, still in school, forced to prepare a CV in order to apply for some Volunteering work. Quite the vicious cycle I'm stuck in right now: No work experience to put when it's required of me. It also doesn't help I have no idea what redeeming qualities I have. Hell, I can feel honest about Skills and whatnot, but I don't think I have anything that others would look for into a recruit. I'm honestly torn and don't know what to do. Can't believe a simple CV got me on the verge of an existential crisis.

[@tanishitaran5103]

try and do some virtual work experience that may help as well ig

[@gracefrostwick9259]

if you’re from the uk charity shops especially salvation army don’t require a cv!! i did it for dofe

[@HAF12367]

Lmao volunteer places ask you for a cv ? 😂

[@T7Salvador]

I'm 17 and have been rejected from over 12 jobs I'm gonna start to improve my CV 🤣🤣😭😭 Edit: 18 now over 20 applications still no interview lol Edit 2: 18 years of age and at University finally landed a job at Sainsbury’s 😂 Edit 3: I forgot to update but a month after that I got fired from Sainsbury's age 19 now lmao

[@sKay-hc1td]

Me too

[@vexx1580]

I've never applied for a job but now I'm just scared

[@Alvin-lb5by]

@@vexx1580 lol! I feel you

[@SpricesExist]

From what I've gathered We should be applying to 5 jobs a DAY

[@Alvin-lb5by]

@@SpricesExist one month of that without receiving any call backs is enough to kill your spirit

[@CupcakeRiyoko]

I legit have no hobbies and interest to write about other than "Tv shows and youtube" lol

[@haku-8785]

Me too!!

[@CupcakeRiyoko]

@@haku-8785 hehe

[@navjotsingh2251]

Chat shit like "I enjoy playing football becuase it keeps me fit and I enjoy bettering myself to always strive higher"

[@navjotsingh2251]

HazzaH LoL, don’t make your lies unrealistic though. Don’t make it out like your an Olympic gold medalist, when in reality your a fat gamer. Just lie enough to meet the requirements of the jobs, not to make a fake persona of yourself.

[@PostAloneD]

"i enjoy seeking information and knowledge in several fields from numerous sources " - i mean its not good but i tried to make it better

[@HM-kf2od]

I’m 17 and feel I am ready for a job now It took time because I was really anxious and shy but at this point I don’t want to be a burden anymore I hope I’ll get one

[@Dave9570hh]

SAAAMME

[@le6767]

Fr bro👍🏾

[@saltypoison1093]

@@le6767 Im in the exact same position bro, same age too.

[@blitheixgaming1289]

im 20 and I alr feel like a burden lmao... thank goodness for online jobs

[@ajmma499]

19 rejected from over 40 jobs last year no joke

[@grahammarsden4130]

The most important thing is having a friend to speak up for you and put a word in for you . Most managers go for younger people because they pay them less.

[@FearlessDreams]

I love the style and the tips. I would definitely recommend to all the people with no experience to just do more extra curricular courses / activities that will later benefit them in their careers.

[@captainkid7751]

posted 2years ago and really help me a lot on creating a cv up to this day great video.

[@siamsama2581]

The most helpful bit was the voluntary and vocational work that you mentioned at the end. Well that's helpful in regards to me anyway haha

[@dr_awesome_1010]

This is really helpful, thank you for making this video so quick and concise.

[@kabdul9208]

Perfectly designed! 👏

[@juiamseoqhusoaeos2571]

Well, I’m an admin of a WhatsApp group.

[@shortbetaexcellent5679]

what type of group?

[@samanthamuchinenyika6234]

😂😂😂😂😂got some experience. Talk about managing people on the group

[@lulufluffball5578]

Group organiser / group manager

[@guilhermemateus5984]

Bruh, you just gave me a brilliant idea, thanks.

[@Kay_Emm_]

Julia Scylla You had us in the first half, not gonna lie

[@rost8303]

Thank you very much for your help 👍you’re helping us a lot with our wisdom and skills 🤩Thank you 👏👏👏👏

[@kissedbyfireskye8428]

I’ve been hairdressing/barbering since I was 19 and 30 now and really want to change career completely it’s knocking my confidence and feeling lost about change without experience. Fingers crossed I’ll find something!

[@swankitydankity297]

Thanks! This was a very useful guide for me as I had no idea where to start.

[@alexandercesar4979]

Great! I like it am writing a CV to send to Canadian government for job qualification I was stuck and don't know what to do this information really give me abit of knowlege I needed to do it and I hope it helps me qualify cause I really need it so I can get out this peril am living in now. thank you👍🏾

[@JessHughes]

Im starting to look for jobs now that ive finished high school but nobody ever showed me what to put on a cv so thank you :)

[@sujalkhatiwada7073]

This is amazing information! Thank you for putting out the video :))

[@thecaptainindia9790]

Job milli?

[@rayane5051]

Thanks alot lad!

[@maceheath]

Thanks so much mate, really useful

[@ryktatum]

Thanks. This was very helpful!

[@jerrryjackson5567]

Thanks a lot man this really helped

[@despacito_spajder953]

people now aren't interesting (including me of course), but thank you for making this as an easily swallowing pill as possible

[@lewiswilliams8568]

This was really helpful clear and easy to follow

[@user-hn2xb8gn2w]

That is the great way to write cv with no experiens it helps me more thank you so mach keep it going up dear.

[@q8legeng1998]

Thanlkyou for this knowledge dense video that helped a lot cheers man

[@avikmagar4425]

Love you man

[@dicksonmukosha4273]

This is amazing

[@ayoubbenali5780]

Thanks alot!

[@JupiterTheWizard]

Pretty helpful video :)

[@Kashi86]

Hi, this is great content! I work with young people specifically, sixteen to eighteen-year-olds who have little to no GCSEs and work experience. Can you advise me on how I can help them draft a CV that a recruiter will still look at, please? Thanks you

[@abdishukriragow8752]

Thanks alot mr teacher

[@fatousallah3633]

i enjoy the tutorial perfect,

[@pramukdavegetlost]

Helpful..👍

[@intissarlak8467]

Hey, I really appreciate very useful tips , can we share what can we include in our CV if we want change the carrer with or without background in the new field thank you so much god bless you

[@leandredaniels]

This video was really of great help.🖤🎉

[@ngocquang9884]

This is amazing, thank you kindly.

[@sanjayrajanshrestha9249]

EAsy way of making your CV kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqTSdZdpoJeBg8U

[@meronberihun9702]

Thanks it really is helpfull, i was wondering if there is different format of cv for applying collage internship

[@asharafmkasrumk2164]

Thank you sir

[@joycebiamah7127]

Your advices are great and I am very grateful but I will be glad if we can have a talk

[@B0baxbeauty]

Thank you very much for great advise on CV, it was a huge help for me.

[@007vix]

Please remember, it’s not just young people who have no experience. Older people can do too. Life doesn’t always go the way you’d expect it to. I left school with no knowledge of how to make a cv at all, failed college twice then became a mother. I tried finding work 16-18, but no one would bother with me not only because I had no experience but mainly because I have bad GCSE results (due to awful schooling and Dyscalculia left unnoticed). Over the years I failed Uni, took some free courses to upgrade my English & Maths result and some I.T. qualifications (that are now probably too old). I continued to be ignored until 29! Then I just happened to luckily get my current cleaning job via a friend (that requires no GCSE’s). 11yrs later, I’m stuck, still with no knowledge of how to write a cv, still with bad GCSE’s (that will cost a fortune to redo) and wanting to get a proper career in an office. BUT my lack of experience is still a problem and gets me ignored still. GOOD GCSE’s results and A-levels are essential to be noticed more when applying for jobs imo. No or little experience hinders you more when you’re older. When you’re young, you have plenty of time to correct things and volunteer for experience or go for NVQs. The high expectations and requirements for many jobs punish both young and old alike. But more than often younger get hired due to cheaper wage payouts. IMO companies need to change their minds and think about how their choices and demands reflect upon them, society and their sector.

[@JCGaming13]

Yeah 100%. Did you have any luck since with the tips from this vid etc? I’m 22 with little experience looking to try apply for internships, having doubts I’ll be considered bc from 18-22 since school I don’t have much to put.

[@aaronharman5431]

If you don’t have experience and you’re over the age of 18 you need to get your shit together

[@Smokzgirl]

​@Aaron Harman How is that helpful? Judgemental much?

[@whipy9203]

How about a cv for when you're 40 and want to switch careers, but have no 2-5 years of relevant experience? For example, I'm a translator who wants to get into copywriting and social media management.

[@dr.khurramjoya7696]

Nice work

[@HHHKingofKings58]

"I have a proven aptitude for mathematics which and have..." Always proof read.

[@samotivationbysami]

Great video! Would just add to make sure you use correct spelling, grammar and spacing and check multiple times. How you write on your CV says a lot about you, and how good or bad you would be as potential employee. You don’t want potential employers to think you are unprofessional.

[@venettabenson7697]

😊 no😊

[@nikkielawford8000]

Great content love the info, but is there a template for drivers?

[@pollabrown2748]

thanks bro very helpful ;-)

[@yorenton]

Is the Character Reference necessary? I actually included it in my cv

[@kirstyk1363]

Thank you!

[@sonumonu9895]

Thanks

[@azazahmedlipu9738]

Tnx sir....loving u from Bangladesh

[@armannihal2619]

Azaz Ahmed lipu vai apni ki cv baniyechen?

[@azazahmedlipu9738]

Bujlam nah

[@azazahmedlipu9738]

Arman nihal yes

[@simplykatexo2504]

i'm 17 and applying for my first job

[@tokyodmanji6342]

I’m 17 and will update whether or not this video has helped me

[@R3BASLIFE..]

So no

[@user-bl9tb6mt8v]

I am 17 and I do not know anything about a CV. Thanks a lot and I hope to be admitted in the college haha. SUPPORT FROM HONGKONG!

[@aweirdo9044]

Thanks so much I am a thirteen years old girl and my sick teacher asked us to do a thing about this shit

[@nrthe2videos514]

Know that feeling.

[@aweirdo9044]

@@nrthe2videos514 Idk my sick teacher😂 I live in California😵😵

[@a.s.l711]

hey, its a good opportunity, otherwise you end up like most of us including me at a much older age literally wasting time watching this video showing that we cant even write a basic letter to get a job.

[@inioluwaafolabi2565]

Ha me too

[@muayadalsaadi8387]

@@a.s.l711 +1

[@saige6442]

My school said I have to write a CV by next week. I'm literally 15, so I don't even have grades yet... Or experience... Or hobbies outside of playing Minecraft... I also can't tailor it to any specific job since it's just a vague school assignment. What am I going to write?? 😫

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[@TheaHo]

Very Informative. Thanks for sharing the valuable information.

[@tubam3442]

My age doesn't meet their requirements and according to your videos, not mentioning age will not make any difference. Please guide me if I should mention my DOB, or even if i skip, it won't cause any problems

[@ConstanceGJacob]

How will I apply my professional course certificate to my CV writing

[@lexcrawford3839]

I hate how this example uses an A+ highly academic student. I feel like I can't apply this to my CV. Honestly It made me feel a little more hopeless.

[@liamcraddock9539]

Yeah all the examples we were shown back in school were like that and that's before we even had any grades. It doesn't really help with starting off

[@mogenvonbogel7342]

Just keep in mind that some on the most successful people in the world didn’t even go to school

[@stromorphlutis4665]

Standout babey

[@Xxx-Fgg]

21yrs Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies I have been an addiction counselor intern I have been a probation officer Attaché No permanent job yet

[@megan-wj5gh]

i'm sat staring at my google doc blankly

[@N.M.M1999]

Omg same 😂😂 That is why I'm here

[@lenalee5516]

so i got one internship in a Tv station , as well as having TOEIC diploma, i guess i need to get more internships and volunteerings to fill my CV up TwT

[@jannatulalma7698]

hello, how about i don't have any experiences except for the internship?? do i need to write the resume like this? @StandOut CV

[@teagan652]

Me who never focused in school - “im a dumb bitch with 2 GCSES hire me “

[@tobysmith214]

my names toby smith 😂 thankyou so much for the help

[@redazougagh925]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@edwinaatieno3019]

am hear coz i need to upgrade my cv lol

[@deviloveyou.bhattachajee8181]

How to make a CV for receptionist & sells job?? Please tell me.

[@rumi1465]

Great video!! Thank you for that! I was a sixth form leaver and unemployed for almost a year after school and then i started working and got too comfortable and i have been working the same role for 3 years, so i have massive gaps.. any help with that??

[@Standout-cv]

Hi Rumi, when dealing with employment gaps, always try to put a positive spin on them - perhaps you travelled, studied, undertook personal projects etc.

[@mmathapelowelheminah700]

@@xperiencedplacements6798 ....

[@lucasc5622]

@@xperiencedplacements6798 how about no

[@093635]

If you have had to take time out for health reasons how do you handle that

[@gracepeck2085]

I have a question...I'm almost ready to submit my CV but I am hung up on one question. Should I abbreviate my school's name throughout my CV after writing out the entire name for the first time? APA would say that is correct but that is for research writing...not creating a CV. Can someone help???

[@bisnessplans2948]

Its not necessary

[@abduallhdialshihri846]

Sir can you please tell me if i add my english level 4 diploma in my achievements do i have to send a copy of the diploma along with the cv ro they will ask to see it later like in the interview?

[@con367]

How do you get bullet multiple bullet point columns for the core skills section

[@bussinbussin993]

if its on drive you need put a * then a space after it

[@rollinas1]

A photo is actually required in certain countries such as Germany.

[@jennmartinez7447]

can someone write it for me? i'm so stuck

[@fizznochannel1944]

nice

[@pandapug3655]

What do I do if I want to apply to a job but I don’t have any grades yet due to exams being cancelled do I write predicted ?

[@roxyphilbrow8928]

Yes write predicted, however make sure to include that they are predicted due to not getting your grades till august

[@McDADDyK]

@@Lesoleiletlalune00 highly unlikely any employer will actually ask your grades unless its a top level engineering firm

[@zakran5413]

@@McDADDyK my school didnt give us predicted grades they only gave us target grades

[@McDADDyK]

What country?

[@zakran5413]

@@McDADDyK im im the UK

[@sarakhan7546]

hi, i just finished my gcses in may therefore have no results to put on my CV, should i still list my subjects or just leave that area blank?

[@HN-er2yj]

Sameee that’s what I wanna know

[@comradeniamh7771]

put your predicted grades x

[@happiness2817]

I'm having a lot of problem making my CV because I do not have work experience nor accomplishments that I can provide 💔 Any advice? I regret not attending trainings and workshops during my college days.

[@bernardogabriel6200]

I want to work part-time at pizzahut and they asked me for my curriculum... What do I write? I'm actually quite good at math and have really good grades but in what way is that related to goddamn pizzas???

[@ughdtowniki8061]

@@dejavu3914 mate lmfao 😭😭😭

[@luisurdiales3091]

Good mathematical skills could suggest that you could do a good job running the inventary or something along those lines :D

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@luisurdiales3091 you only need basic math for that, what a pain

[@rosniakther6638]

I want to make CV..but I can't understand what should I put in personal profile..Also i don’t have any experience in work.. So can u plz help me to understand what should I put in personal profile

[@oughtwe969]

how do i bring up the topic of hiring??

[@Haydz_uk]

How do I get that specific template please?

[@lidiatewolde6299]

I’m not sure if it is a stupid question but if I’m just looking for a job to have over the summer should I say that I’m not planning to stay or should I just quit at the end of the summer?

[@PostAloneD]

the latter , def the latter

[@sophie-emma]

5:47 with location, does it mean like which part of the city you live in or postcode ??

[@alvarobusquets]

How to apply for something you didn't study in college for.i don't feel confident in what I studied for in tvet

[@teagan652]

But what if I just need one for a job at Pizza place just temporary do I make a complete new onev

[@Me-pu5pj]

is this CV template applicable to college students looking for a job?

[@ulysses4989]

Yes

[@luckyd77]

Hi I’m 43 years old I’m in the catering industry but I now want to become a white van delivery driver for Amazon or dpd I buying a van but I really have no idea on how to write a cv for a career change with only catering experience, which has nothing to do with delivery job can you help 🙏🏾

[@spaceaidsman4535]

I have an email with the name SpaceAidsMan and I still got an interview for McDonald’s I am very confused

[@med3899]

Thanks for tips 💦🛎😍😱💖

[@juleskolo4156]

On the page layout/design aspect, how do you get that long underline to go all the way across the page underneath each heading, such as ‘professional profile’ and ‘core skills and achievements’. I have tried downloading the example but it doesnt download in thr same format. Help from anyone would be greatly appreciated!

[@Nevermorepicker]

There's a link on the description where you can download the template.

[@juleskolo4156]

神押し平手友梨奈 I have downloaded it but as I said originally it doesnt come in the same format

[@celinekookfanz9633]

Can you add an arabic translation on the vidios please . Thank you + the teacher sent this vid on our online clase . ✔

[@doingstudylol320]

right i am putting my address for location right or just where i live

[@doingstudylol320]

And do I really need it

[@GoodPennyYHWHsaves]

Hi *!* What's your advice for a 50-something woman (moi!) with little experience that has to do with my major going into grad school? I will be applying to the Family and Consumer Science dept. with a focus in Family & Child Sciences ( I have a minor in Counseling & Educational Psych.). My only job experience is in the liquor business with 7 yrs of package liquor, catering & bar management. And that's it. I have mostly been a stay-at-home mom ( I have 4 grown children, a teenager & 3 grandbabies) & grandma and now am facing this daunting task which is *WHAT* do I write on a CV*?* Any advice from anyone will be *very much* appreciated! Thanx!!🌺🌼🌸

[@amalalsaied4516]

I wish you good luck❤

[@antwango]

Currently job searching! what about if your changing careers and your studies and previous work are all quite specific? Architecture for example, but your burnt out and you want a slight change to work in a more creative field like illustrator, artist? Ive looked at supposedly good examples of creative cvs and have seen cvs with drawings and icons, illustrations etc took me ages.... im here trying to pull that back abit

[@xperiencedplacements6798]

@Antwango Xperienced Placements is a Specialist Recruitment firm that assists suitable candidates in finding placement within South Africa and abroad as well, we are currently in the process of expanding our Global Network with KZbin Social Media as this is an excellent platform to work with, please join our International Recruitment Network Channel and have your CV forwarded through to us.

[@veortox330]

My gcses are shit and I've got no work experience lmao the only thing I've got to put down on my CV is the fact I go college

[@navjotsingh2251]

Probably not the best advice but make it up. I made up an entire work experience place (which doesn't exist) and used my mom as a fake reference LOL apparently she was my manager. Actually worked and I've been working in Sainsbury's since LOL

[@jayzee2634]

Navjot Singh lol risky