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Intern Resume Example

Intern resume example and CV guide: a simple, ATS-compliant internship application layout that highlights your education, projects, and skills even with limited experience.

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How do you write a Intern resume?

What should stand out on an internship CV?

An intern candidate is not expected to have work experience; what is expected are tangible signs showing readiness to learn: your education, projects you've done, courses taken, and club or volunteer work.

Which template?

Nova: single column, simple, and ATS-compliant. An ideal starting point for a short resume.

Recommended section order

Personal info → Summary → Education → Projects → Clubs and volunteer work → Skills → Languages. If you don't have an experience section, put projects right after education.

How should you write projects?

For each project, write in a single sentence what you did and what you learned. Course projects and personal work also count. Do not try to add something you didn't actually do; write things you can explain when asked in an interview.

Special tip for internship applications

Read the listing of the internship you are applying to and keep your summary short accordingly. Instead of sending the same resume everywhere, change a few sentences based on the listing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions in this industry.

How many pages should an intern CV be?
1 page is enough. Even if you have little experience, don't leave empty sections; only show the ones that are filled.
What should I write if I have no experience at all?
Write your education, coursework and personal projects, club and volunteer work, courses taken, and skills.
Should I include my GPA?
Include it if it's high and the listing or company asks for it. If it's low, don't include it unless mandatory.
Is a cover letter necessary?
For many internship applications, a brief cover letter supports the CV; definitely include one if requested in the listing.

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