Graduate CV Writing Service
Expert CV writers who know how UK graduate recruitment works. We turn your degree, placements, part-time jobs and societies into a focused, ATS-optimised CV for graduate schemes, internships and placement years.
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What you get
Six things every graduate CV we write gets right, built around how UK graduate recruiters screen applications. Not ready to order? Start with a free CV review and see where your current CV stands.
Your degree, presented the way recruiters check it
Degree title and classification (or predicted grade), dissertation and relevant modules near the top, with A-levels, Highers or GCSEs summarised briefly for employers who screen on them.
A personal profile with a clear target
Three or four lines at the top that say what you studied, what you offer and which scheme or sector you are aiming for, so a screener knows where you fit in seconds.
Placements and part-time work that count
A placement year, summer internship, weekend retail job or bar shift becomes achievement-led bullet points showing the skills graduate recruiters assess, such as teamwork, communication and commercial awareness.
Targeted to your sector and scheme
Copy tuned to the schemes you are applying for, from finance, consulting and engineering to technology, law, marketing and the public sector, so your CV reads like it was written for that advert.
Societies and achievements as evidence
Society committee roles, sports captaincy, volunteering, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, prizes and scholarships, presented as evidence of leadership and initiative rather than a list of hobbies.
ATS-optimised for graduate recruitment
Large graduate recruiters manage applications through applicant tracking systems. Clean single-column formatting, standard headings and keywords from your target adverts keep a strong application from being filtered out.
Why ResumeCroc
From degree to graduate scheme interview
You work with one professional CV writer who knows UK graduate recruitment, not a template and not an AI draft. Every bullet point is built on a real example you can expand on in a video interview or at an assessment centre. For inspiration, see our graduate CV examples and student CV examples.
- One writer who knows UK graduate recruitment
- UK format: personal profile first, no photo, two sides of A4 at most
- Keyword-optimised for the graduate roles you are targeting
- Free revisions included on every package
- 45-day interview guarantee on Career Growth and Executive Priority
How it works
Four steps from order to a finished graduate CV. Your first draft arrives within 3 to 5 working days, or within 3 working days with Executive Priority.
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Pick your package & brief us
Choose Starter Pack (£129), Career Growth (£169) or Executive Priority (£299). A short questionnaire covers your degree, modules, placements, part-time work, societies and target schemes. You can also test your current CV with our free ATS checker first.
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Your writer is matched to you
A professional CV writer who knows graduate recruitment is matched to your background and target sector. They study the graduate adverts you are aiming at, so your CV uses the language those employers screen for.
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First draft + free revisions
Your first draft arrives within 3 to 5 working days (within 3 with Executive Priority). Tell your writer what to change and we refine it with free revisions before you apply.
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Final delivery (Word + PDF)
Your finished CV arrives as an editable Word document and a PDF, ready to upload to graduate application portals. Writing your own cover letters too? Start from our free cover letter templates.
Choose your package
Three packages, from your first placement application to a full graduate job search. Compare every option on our UK CV writing service page, or start with a free review and we will recommend the right fit.
Starter Pack
A sharp, ATS-optimised graduate CV for your first scheme, placement or internship applications.
Select this package- Expert-written, ATS-optimised CV by a writer who knows your sector
- Keyword-optimised for your target role
- Professional formatting in a clean UK layout
Career Growth
For graduates applying to several schemes who want a tailored cover letter and our interview guarantee.
Select this package- Everything in Starter Pack
- Tailored cover letter
- 45-day interview guarantee: free revision if no interview invitations
Executive Priority
For final-year students facing tight deadlines who want priority delivery and a LinkedIn profile to match.
Select this package- Everything in Career Growth
- LinkedIn profile rewrite
- Priority delivery: first draft within 3 working days
Who this service is for
Final-year students applying for graduate schemes, recent graduates chasing a first professional role, undergraduates applying for placement years, summer internships and spring insight programmes, and master’s graduates moving into industry. If your CV feels thin on experience, that is exactly where we add the most value.
What our customers say
Verified reviews from real customers. Read all 631+ reviews.
★★★★★
“I have always struggled with resume writing. Took a chance with ResumeCroc and was extremely pleased with the quality and transparency.”
★★★★½
“I was very excited to have a free resume critique. The analysis I received from ResumeCroc was incredibly detailed and useful.”
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“ResumeCroc is the best resume writing service that I have come across, and I have used a few in my career.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graduate CV writing service cost in the UK?
Our graduate CV packages cost £129, £169 or £299. Starter Pack (£129) is an expert-written, ATS-optimised CV for your target role. Career Growth (£169) adds a tailored cover letter and our 45-day interview guarantee. Executive Priority (£299) adds a LinkedIn profile rewrite and a first draft within 3 working days.
How long should a graduate CV be in the UK?
One to two sides of A4 is right for most UK graduates. With limited experience, a tight, well-evidenced single page often beats a padded two-pager, and some sectors, such as investment banking, expect one page. Use the space for your degree, relevant experience and achievements, not for long lists of duties or a references section.
Should I put a photo or my date of birth on a graduate CV?
No. UK employers do not expect a photo, date of birth or marital status on a CV, and leaving them off keeps the focus on your skills and supports fair recruitment. Your name, phone number, email address, town or city and a LinkedIn URL are all the contact details a graduate CV needs.
What if I have little or no relevant work experience?
That is normal for graduates, and it is where a professional writer adds the most value. We draw evidence from part-time jobs, placements, internships, society roles, volunteering and your dissertation, then frame it around the skills graduate recruiters assess, such as teamwork, communication and commercial awareness. A weekend retail job, written well, says a lot.
Should I include my degree classification, A-levels and GCSEs?
Yes, in most cases. Put your degree classification near the top, or your predicted grade if you are still studying, such as “BSc (Hons) Economics, predicted 2:1”. Many graduate employers also ask about A-levels (or Scottish Highers) and GCSEs, especially English and Maths, so we summarise them briefly alongside relevant modules.
Do UK graduate recruiters use applicant tracking systems?
Yes. Many large graduate employers receive high volumes of applications and use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage and screen them, so a clean single-column layout, standard headings and keywords from the job advert all matter. Every CV we write is ATS-optimised, and our free ATS checker lets you test your current CV.
Do graduate schemes want a CV, an application form or a cover letter?
It depends on the employer. Many graduate schemes use online application forms with competency or motivation questions, often alongside a CV upload, while others ask for a CV and cover letter. A well-evidenced CV gives you a bank of examples to reuse in application questions, video interviews and assessment centre interviews.
How quickly will I get my CV if a graduate scheme deadline is close?
Your first draft arrives within 3 to 5 working days, or within 3 working days with Executive Priority, followed by free revisions. Many large graduate schemes open applications in the autumn and some close early or recruit on a rolling basis, so ordering a few weeks before your deadlines lets you apply early.
Ready to land your graduate role?
Get a free CV review from a writer who understands UK graduate recruitment. 48-hour turnaround. No card details needed.
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