Fresh Graduate Resume Sample | Australia CV Template

Joseph Robertson

FINANCE GRADUATE | EQUITY RESEARCH

[Finance is a very broad field. Narrowing down the specialization / area helps us target the CV to a particular role.]

Email: joseph.w@gmail.com   |   Mobile:+61 491 570 110   |   Nationality: Australian

[Larger companies tend to use automated CV scanners to look for certain keywords. We try to include Australian as many firms tend to look for locals first to save on manpower levies, and thus have this as a keyword. If you are a permanent resident, you could say something like ‘Australia PR’- the human reading the CV will understand.]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Recent B.Sc [Economics] graduate specializing in market analysis, with prior internship experience in major Fortune 500 firms, specializing in equity analysis and industry research. Currently pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Certification. [This opening line perfectly summarises who you are and what your immediate career goals are. It showcases your past internship experience as well as highlights relevant industry certifications- the CFA is well respected in the finance industry, and sets this candidate apart from others.]
• Strong familiarity with Bloomberg; capable leveraging on and utilizing Bloomberg terminals and data sources as part of overarching research and analysis process. [Bloomberg is widely used in many contexts in Finance. Showing proficiency in this area will instill confidence in a prospective employer.]
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to teams with minimal training; commended by superiors for contributions to firm during internship. Extensive leadership experience through various co-curricular activities in university, having spearheaded strategic development for University’s Student Managed Investment Fund Club. [As a fresh grad, you can make up for a lack of professional working experience through highlighting relevant CCA activities, or other extracurricular interests which are relevant to your field.]

[We added education before professional experience in this case, because as a fresh grad this client didn’t have much prior experience. This is assesses on a case-by-case basis, depending upon on the writer’s overall strategy.]

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and Level II | Level III Candidate
• CFA Institute • Australia • In progress (Est. Completion June 2019)

[Add relevant industry certifications and courses you have taken, even if they are in progress, to showcase your interest in the industry and your desire to commit for the long term. You can optionally include the estimated completion date.]

KEY SKILLS

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