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Nigerian Graduate

A fresh-graduate CV format that leads with education, projects and NYSC instead of a thin work section.

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Modern
Suited for
Fresh graduate
Market
Nigeria
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Nigerian Graduate · free, ATS-friendly, A4. Start building or print a preview.

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Built for Nigerian graduates with little work experience. Leads with education + academic projects + internships instead of a thin work-experience section that would hurt your application.

What's included

  • Career objective tuned for entry-level applications
  • Education section leading the CV, with class of degree and final-year project
  • Three project entries with stack + outcome
  • Internships and NYSC formatted as full work experience
  • Technical and soft skills blocks
  • Academic referees (project supervisor + HoD)

Who it's for

Final-year undergraduates, fresh graduates applying for first roles, and NYSC corps members moving into permanent employment. Especially strong for tech, consulting, and research roles.

The projects section matters most

Every graduate CV we've reviewed undersells projects. On this template, projects sit above the fold with a project title, one-sentence context, measurable outcome, and tech stack. Three strong projects beat a padded "work experience" section every time.

Pair with our Fresh graduate CV format guide for examples and career objective guide for role-specific openers.

Why this template works

  • Clean, modern typography that reads great on screen and prints well
  • Keyword-dense sections tuned for ATS parsers used by Nigerian employers
  • Mobile-friendly structure - the recruiter can scan on their phone

What's included

Header Name, headline, location, phone (WhatsApp), email, LinkedIn.
Summary 3-4 line pitch stating the role you want + 2 strongest qualifications.
Work experience Reverse-chronological with achievement bullets (not duties).
Education Degree, class of degree, year. NYSC where applicable.
Skills Technical + soft, keyword-dense to pass ATS.
Certifications Professional memberships, short courses, bootcamps.
Referees Two to three, with phone + email.

Best for

Roles and candidate profiles where this template performs well in the Nigerian market.

Graduate trainee HNG/Andela applicant NYSC role Entry-level engineer Entry-level analyst

Frequently asked

Is this template free to download?
Yes. The preview is free to view and print as PDF via your browser. If an admin has uploaded a DOCX version it may be gated behind sign-in - the download button will say so.
Will this CV pass applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
Yes. This template uses single-column layout, standard section headings, standard fonts, and no graphics - all requirements for ATS parsing. See our ATS-compliant CV format guide for the full checklist.
How long should the finished CV be?
For Nigerian applications, 2-4 pages is the norm. UK and Canadian: 1-2 pages. US: 1 page preferred. See the Nigeria CV format guide for the specifics.
Can I edit the template in Microsoft Word?
Click "View & print preview" above, then copy the content into Word or Google Docs. If a DOCX version is attached, use that directly. The DOCX preserves every section + fonts for simpler editing.
Who should NOT use this template?
This template is best suited for fresh graduate candidates targeting nigeria employers. If your situation is different, browse our full gallery for a better fit.

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