School leaver CV example (no experience)
This example is for a recent WASSCE candidate looking for a first job in retail or customer service while waiting to continue education. There is no employment history, so the CV leans on what the writer has actually done: a school leadership role, helping in a family business, and church volunteering.
Who this example is for
Senior high school leavers and anyone applying for a first job with no work history.
Why this CV works
- The summary is honest about being a school leaver and says exactly what kind of job is wanted.
- Helping in a family shop is described as real work, with specific tasks.
- A prefect role shows responsibility and reliability without exaggeration.
- It is short. Half a page of real content is better than a page of filler.
Tips for writing your own
Use what you have actually done
School roles, family business work, church or community volunteering and sports all show that you can be trusted with responsibility. Describe what you did, not just the title.
Include your results if they help
For a first job, your WASSCE subjects and results can show you are capable. Leave them out once you have work experience to show instead.
Keep it simple
A clean, one-page CV with no photo and no decoration is best. Employers hiring school leavers care most about reliability, attitude and communication.
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