It starts with the resources you use while you’re still a student.
If you’re waiting to “finish school” before building your CV, you’re already late.
Here are practical resources that actually count.
1. Online Learning Platforms.
Platforms like Coursera, edX, Google Digital Skills, HubSpot Academy, and LinkedIn Learning offer industry relevant courses with certificates. These show skill development beyond the classroom.
2. Internships and Industrial Training.
SIWES, IT placements, and holiday internships provide practical experience. What you learn and contribute during these periods is valid professional experience.
3. Volunteering and Campus Organisations.
NGOs, church or community projects, student associations, etc, all help build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that employers value.
4. Freelancing and Paid or Unpaid Projects
Small jobs done through platforms like Fiverr, LinkedIn, or personal referrals count as work experience. One completed project is better than none.
5. Personal Projects
Blogs, YouTube channels, podcasts, social media pages, research projects, design portfolios.
If you built it yourself and can explain it, it belongs on your CV.
Your CV is a record of value, not just a list of schools attended.
Start collecting that value early.
Save this. Build intentionally. Your future self will thank you.
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