Guide
Resume for students and Erasmus programs
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In short
A student resume puts education and projects first, then internships, volunteering, skills and languages. For Erasmus or an internship, add motivation to the summary and your language level on the European scale. Keep it to one page, on a single column, and use concrete examples with results, even from university projects.
How do I structure a student resume?
The recommended order: contact details, summary, education (university, major, dates, GPA if strong), projects, internship or volunteering, skills, languages.
Which projects do I include?
The ones closest to what you are looking for: a team project, a thesis, an event you organized, a competition. Write what you did yourself, with which tools and what came out of it. Illustrative example: "Coordinated a team of 5 peers on a data analysis project in Python and presented the results to 40 people."
What do I add for Erasmus?
Your foreign language level on the European scale (B1, B2, C1), motivation in the summary and experiences that show adaptability: volunteering, international projects, activities in a new environment. Check the format your university requires (often Europass).
How do I make the resume stand out?
With measurable achievements and a clean format. A project with a result convinces more than a long list of qualities.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a student resume?
One page. You do not need more early in your career.
Do I include hobbies?
Only if they show a quality relevant to the program or role, for example organizing events.
Must it be in English for Erasmus?
Check the host university requirement. English or the program language is usually requested.
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