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UK Graduate CV Template

A compact single-column A4 layout using Slate for UK university graduates and placement students.

  • Single column
  • No photo slot
  • Letter and A4
  • Extraction certified

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UK Graduate CV Template resume template preview — single column layout rendered in the Slate template
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Spec sheet

Slate

Ledger classic — every date sits in a left gutter beside its role, with Playfair headings over a Source Sans body and solid section rules

Extraction certified

Layout
Single column. One reading order, top to bottom.
Photo
No photo slot
Graphics
No graphics
Paper
Letter and A4
Layout score
90/100, declared by the template for its structure
Hiring-software test
Passed Oct 17, 2026 on Letter paper: every section of a dense sample export came back intact.
Word export
Word export as a single-column file
Made for
Mid-level to lead roles in finance, consulting, legal and insurance

Why this shape

Slate provides a compact single-column A4 layout for UK finalists, recent graduates and industrial-placement applicants who want their degree, placement work and final-year project on a clean one-to-two page CV. The preview shows sample text rather than a prescribed university format. Replace every entry with your own coursework, placement responsibilities and part-time work.

How it reads

  1. 01
    Compact A4 typography that keeps education, projects and placements easy to scan.
  2. 02
    Single-column reading flow with no decorative skill bars or photo rail.
  3. 03
    Opens the real Slate template in the builder with A4 geometry available.

Best for

  • UK university finalists and recent graduates
  • Students applying for industrial placements, summer internships or graduate schemes

Lead with your degree, placement evidence and relevant projects

When applying for graduate schemes or entry-level roles in the UK, place your university education near the top of page one. State your degree title, institution, expected or awarded classification (for example, predicted 2:1 or First-Class Honours) and graduation date clearly. Name only the modules or dissertation topic that directly relate to the vacancy.

Separate paid roles, industrial placements, society leadership and academic group projects honestly. Explain your own contribution to a dissertation or laboratory project rather than presenting university coursework as commercial employment.

Prepare for UK graduate application forms alongside your CV

Many large UK graduate employers ask candidates to complete online work-history sections, competency questions or situational tests in addition to uploading a CV. Keep your dates, module titles and society roles identical between your A4 PDF and the online form.

If your university careers service recommends a specific layout for a faculty placement fair, follow that guidance. Otherwise, export your Slate CV on A4 and check the extracted text before sending.

Read by the machine

Single column

One reading order, top to bottom.

Declared layout score

90/100

A structural rating the template declares, not your odds.

Hiring-software test

Passed

A dense sample export came back with every section intact on Letter paper, Oct 17, 2026.

Word export

Word export as a single-column file

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I list every GCSE and A-level subject on a UK graduate CV?

Usually you only need to state your A-level subjects and grades plus a summary line for GCSEs (including English and Maths grades), unless the graduate scheme asks for full subject breakdowns.

How should I show a predicted degree classification?

Label it explicitly as predicted (for example, 'Predicted 2:1') along with your expected graduation month and year. Never write a classification as awarded before your final results are confirmed.

Can I fit a UK graduate CV onto one A4 page?

Many graduate CVs fit cleanly on one or two A4 pages depending on placement and part-time history. Check the employer's instructions first, as some banking and consulting applications specifically request one A4 page.

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