University CV to get the sesame

Titre du CV

This section and the next two only apply if you are applying outside the Parcoursup platform.

Give your university CV a nice title, including your school or academic level, for example: “High school student”, “Future history student” or “Natural sciences student”.

If you are returning to school, indicate in your title the course you are applying for (“Bachelor of communication candidate”, etc.).

 Coordonnées

If you are in your final year of high school and you follow the standard procedure, your personal information will appear in your electronic file , and you will not need to specify it again.

For others, please ensure that the following information is included, without typos and with the appropriate hyperlinks:

• Full name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number where you can be reached.

Watch out for typos!

 Profil

This hook paragraph located at the top of your university CV is generally used to present your profile , your accomplishments and your aspirations. On Parcoursup, this section does not exist, because your file is extremely complete. But if you are applying outside the platform, it is good to summarize your profile in one or two sentences. Here is an example for a candidate currently in her final year of high school:

” As a motivated high school student, I would like to pursue studies involving my three working languages: English, French and Italian. An active and committed citizen, my numerous linguistic trips have allowed me to open up to the world and refine my critical outlook. “

Take care of your language level and highlight your strengths.

Formation

This section of your academic resume should be in pole position to demonstrate your suitability for the course(s) you are considering.

From the most recent to the oldest, list your degrees obtained, along with the year they were obtained and any honors. For certain fields of study, high school options are very important. Don’t hesitate to specify them on your CV for university registration.

Remember that your certifications (C2i, for example) can also be included here.

Expérience professionnelle

A CV for university admission differs from a classic CV in that it is accepted that your education takes precedence over your professional experience . However, “professional experience” means any experience of life in a company or association, in particular small jobs, student jobs and observation internships in 3rd and 2nd year.

You can divide your experiences into the following categories:

• Business experiences
• Animation or supervision experiences
• Your civic and community commitment
• Your openness to the world (your interests).

Here too, present them each time in reverse chronological order if you have several of each, with the start and end dates, the position held, the employer or host structure and a telegraphic description of your missions.

Compétences

Put yourself in the shoes of the recruiters: how do you decide between two young people with limited and probably similar experiences?

Thanks to professional and everyday skills of course!

Think of your college application like a job search. Your profile should sparkle and generate interest.

So your technical and soft skills are a great way to bulk out an otherwise lightweight student resume, while still giving a clear idea of ​​your personality.

Here are some non-exhaustive examples:

And of course, don’t forget to detail the foreign languages ​​you speak.

Mise en page d’un CV pour université

How you approach the layout of your application will vary greatly depending on the procedure you follow. On Parcoursup, the only thing you will need to pay attention to is spelling and careless errors, as well as line breaks, which are essential.

Outside, also be sure to respect the following points:

• Try not to exceed one page.
• Use bullet points to make reading easier.
• Ventilate your sections.
• Use a sans-serif font , between 9 and 12.
• Make distinct sections.