Student Resume Templates
Student Resume Templates: Education-First Layouts for Internships
Students have a different strength than experienced workers: current education and fresh projects. The right template puts them first and gives smaller experiences room to shine.
Download Free →Section order for students
- Header with contact details and a LinkedIn link if you have one
- Education: school, degree, expected graduation, GPA if strong, relevant coursework
- Projects: two or three, with tools and outcomes
- Experience: part-time jobs, internships and volunteering
- Leadership and activities
- Skills
Details that make a student resume stand out
- Name relevant courses that match the job post.
- Describe projects with a number: users, respondents, hours saved.
- List roles in clubs with responsibility, not just membership.
- Use the same bullet pattern throughout: verb, task, result.
Common student resume mistakes
- Two pages when one would do
- Listing every high school activity
- A casual email address
- A long skills list with no proof
See a full student resume example and the entry-level example for wording.
Frequently asked questions
Should education go first on a student resume?
Yes, until you have meaningful work experience. After that, move experience to the top.
Do I need a template for an internship application?
You need a clean, single-column layout that fits one page. Most internship portals use an applicant tracking system.