How to Write a CV with No Experience?

Writing your first CV can seem stressful, but remember that everyone starts somewhere. A lack of formal employment doesn't mean you have a blank page. The key is to shift the employer's focus from your lack of experience to your potential, willingness to learn, education, and skills.

In short: What to include in a CV when you have no experience? In 2026, a lack of professional experience does not ruin your chances. Focus on alternative strengths. Instead of an employment history, showcase: education (student projects), skills (both hard and soft), additional activities (volunteering, academic clubs), and a clear career objective at the very top of the document.

No Experience: What to Include in a CV Step-by-Step?

Contact Information

Start with the basics, but make sure they sound professional.

• First and Last Name (preferably in a larger font)
• Phone number.
• Email address: Use only a professional address (e.g., firstname.lastname@email.com), avoid nicknames.
• Link to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) or a link to a portfolio/GitHub (if applying for creative or technical roles).

Summary and Career Objective

This is a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) at the very top of the CV, right below your contact details. It's your "commercial". Instead of writing about experience, write about who you are, what you are good at, and what you want to achieve with this specific employer.

Example: I am an ambitious IT technical school graduate with a strong passion for Python programming. During my studies, I independently completed two web application projects. I am looking for an opportunity to develop as an intern in your company, where I can apply my theoretical knowledge and learn quickly from experts.

Education (Your Main Asset)

When you have no experience, education takes the top spot.

• List the name of the school/university, your major, and the years of study.
• Expand this section: If you wrote a thesis related to the industry, mention it. If you participated in interesting student projects, group assignments, or took courses closely related to the job you are applying for, be sure to include them.

Skills

Divide this section into two parts to make it more readable:

• Hard (technical) skills: Knowledge of software (e.g., MS Excel, Canva, Photoshop), programming languages, operating cash registers, driving license category B, foreign languages (along with the level, e.g., English - B2).
• Soft (interpersonal) skills: Ease of making contacts, teamwork, quick learning, good time management. (Try to back these up with examples during the job interview).

Additional Activities / Projects

This is the section that replaces your professional experience. Employers value initiative and proactivity. What can you include here?

• Volunteering: Shows empathy, commitment, and a willingness to act without remuneration.
• Student organizations / Academic clubs / Scouting: Proof of teamwork skills and organizational abilities.
• Personal projects: Do you run a niche blog? Do you train in sports at a high level? Did you build a computer yourself? This all proves passion and determination.
• Courses and certificates: Any free or paid courses (e.g., from Coursera, Udemy) that you have completed and that match the job offer.