This entry-level electrical engineer CV guide shows you how to present relevant experience so UK hiring managers see your potential. You will learn how to structure your document, which projects to highlight, and how to write bullets that show impact without padding the CV.
Building a Electrical Engineer resume?
Skip the blank page. Start with a template built for this role, then tailor it for each job you apply to.
Tip: use the template as a starting point, then swap in your own numbers and project names.
How to use this guide
Read sections in order if you are building a CV from scratch, or jump to the section you need to improve. Each section includes practical examples you can adapt, and suggestions for what to include based on common entry-level expectations in the UK job market.
CV layout and header
Start with a clear header that shows your name, mobile number, email, LinkedIn, and GitHub or portfolio link if you have one. Use a simple font and consistent spacing so a recruiter or applicant tracking system can scan your contact information quickly.
In the UK, including your town or city is optional and you may omit your full address for privacy.
Personal profile
Choose a two-to-three sentence personal profile if you have internship or placement experience to demonstrate how you contributed to projects. If you have limited hands-on experience, write a concise career objective that states your degree, the type of role you are seeking, and one key skill or tool you will bring to the team.
Education and core modules
List your degree, university, date of graduation or expected date, and degree classification (for example 2:1 or First). Include a short line of relevant modules (4-6) that match the job, for example power systems, signals and systems, embedded systems, or control theory.
If you are early in your studies, you can also list GCSEs and A-levels with grades, and UCAS points if applicable.
Projects and placements
Place hands-on projects and placements under education if they are your strongest proof of ability, or put internships in experience and projects in a separate section if you have both. Describe each project with two to three sentences that state the goal, the approach, and the result, e.g. built a motor control module using an STM32 microcontroller, implemented PID tuning, and validated functionality on a benchtop test rig.
Writing strong experience bullets
Write bullets that combine the action you took, the technical skills you used, and the outcome you produced, even if the outcome is qualitative. For example, developed test procedures using LabVIEW to verify PCB functionality, or designed PCB layout for a power converter and reduced routing errors during fabrication.
Technical skills and tools
Create a technical skills section grouped by category such as languages, simulation tools, hardware, software, and standards (for example IEC, ISO).
UK-specific conventions
This CV follows UK norms on length (typically 1-2 pages for graduates), date format (DD/MM/YYYY), and language. Use UK job boards such as Reed, Indeed UK, Totaljobs, and LinkedIn, and note that right-to-work status and National Insurance are relevant for employment.
For healthcare engineering roles, you may check NHS pay bands. Include a brief note that referees are available on request.
Additional Tips
- 1Proofread for formatting consistency, and ask a colleague or mentor to spot unclear bullets, because a clear CV helps recruiters understand your technical skills.