Lead with what you have
Graduates should place education, internships, projects and skills ahead of experience if there is little work history.
Strong entries
- Internship or articleship tasks with numbers.
- Academic projects using real or simulated data.
- Tools: Excel, Tally Prime, QuickBooks, Power BI.
- Exams cleared or in progress.
- Leadership in societies, volunteering as treasurer.
Summary example
Commerce graduate with [X] months of internship in accounts and audit. Proficient in Tally Prime and Excel, with strong attention to detail. Seeking a trainee accountant role.
Avoid
- Long objective statements.
- Hobby lists without relevance.
- Filler such as quick learner without proof.
Quick tip
Use the Fresher template or the Compact One-Page template in the app.
Keep reading
Building a Skills Section That WorksGroup skills by type and show depth instead of long keyword lists.Listing Certifications, Exams and ArticleshipHow to show completed, part-qualified and in-progress qualifications honestly.Moving into Accounting or Finance from Another FieldReframe transferable skills and show proof of commitment.Handling Career Gaps in Your CVHonest, short and positive ways to explain a break.