Classic Resume for Freshers & Graduates
Clean, structured, and easy to fill. The safest first resume for any industry.
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About this template
For your first or second professional resume, Classic is the right starting point. The single-column layout is forgiving: it structures internships, projects, coursework, and education into a coherent narrative even when experience is thin.
For freshers, the key challenge is making a short work history look substantive. Classic helps because its tight spacing and clean structure make three months of internship and a degree project fill a page naturally — without padding or empty space signalling inexperience.
The Education section in Classic sits below Experience by default, but CVEdge's section reorder feature lets you move it above Experience — correct for freshers whose education is their primary credential.
Classic is safe for every industry. Finance graduate? Classic. CS grad going into SWE? Classic. Marketing fresher? Classic. You can always upgrade to a more styled template as you accumulate experience. Start here.
Who is this template for?
- Recent graduates (bachelor's or master's)
- Interns writing their first professional resume
- Career changers with limited experience in the new field
- Anyone creating a resume for the first time
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Upload your existing CV or start from scratch. CVEdge pre-fills your content into the template and gives you an instant ATS score.
Questions about this template
Should freshers put Education above Experience on their resume?+
Yes, if your education is your strongest credential. CVEdge's section reorder feature lets you move Education to the top. As you accumulate 1–2 years of experience, move it back below Experience.
How do I fill a resume with limited experience?+
Include: internships, degree projects (detailed bullet points with outcomes), academic achievements, relevant coursework, hackathons, open-source contributions, and volunteer work. Each project should have 2–3 bullet points with scope and outcome.
Template features
- Section reorder lets Education appear above Experience
- Projects section structured for degree and side projects
- Single column — passes all ATS filters
- Fills naturally with limited experience
- No design decisions required — just add your content
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Upload your existing CV or start fresh. ATS score included. No credit card required.