Fresh Graduate CV Example & Writing Guide (Sri Lanka)
Writing your first CV with no work experience feels impossible — but every Sri Lankan employer hiring graduates knows you're just starting out. They look at your degree, projects, internships, university activities and attitude. This guide shows how to fill a CV even when you've never had a full-time job.
Example professional summary
Recent BSc (Hons) in Business Management graduate with a Second Class Upper. Completed a 6-month internship in marketing at a leading FMCG company, and led the university's Rotaract club with 80 members. Strong in Excel, presentations and teamwork. Eager to start a career as a management trainee.
Two to four sentences: your title and experience, your strongest results, and the role you want next.
Example experience bullet points
- Completed a 6-month marketing internship, helping run 3 social media campaigns that reached 200,000 people
- Final-year research project on consumer buying behaviour, surveying 300 respondents
- President of the university Rotaract club (80 members); organised 5 community projects
- Organised a career fair attended by 600 students and 25 companies
- Part-time tutor for A/L students in Economics for 2 years
Numbers here are examples — use your own real results. Start each bullet with an action verb and show the outcome.
Key skills for a Fresh Graduate CV
- MS Excel & PowerPoint
- Research & data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Event organisation
- English & Sinhala (written and spoken)
- Social media
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Willingness to learn
Education & qualifications
Education goes near the top: degree, university, class or GPA, and graduation year. Add your final-year project, A/L stream and results, and O/L results if they're strong. Include professional courses you've started (CIMA, CIM, AAT, ICDL).
Tips for Sri Lankan job seekers
- Put internships, projects, university societies and volunteer work where experience would go.
- Part-time jobs and tutoring count — they show reliability and responsibility.
- Keep it to one page and tailor it to each job ad.
- Add a short summary saying what kind of role you want and what you bring.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the CV almost empty because you think nothing counts.
- Using an old school-style "bio data" format with family details, religion and NIC number.
- Sending the same generic CV to every company.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a CV with no experience in Sri Lanka?
Lead with your education, then internships, projects, university activities, volunteer work and part-time jobs. Show skills with examples.
Should I include my NIC number, religion or marital status?
No. Modern CVs leave out personal details like NIC, religion, race and family information unless an employer specifically asks.
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