I Got Rejected 69 Times. This CV Got Me a Samsung Internship

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:35 CV Basics 101
04:18 Profile
05:13 Education and Qualifications
06:23 Work Experience
09:55 Key Skills
11:14 Additional Information
11:38 Interests
12:18 Closing Tip

In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact CV that got me an internship/ placement year at Samsung after facing 69+ rejections.

If you’re a UK university student trying to land a placement year in marketing, business, or any other field, this video is for you.

I’ll show you my CV, what I included in each section, and how I used free certificates, personal projects, side hustles, and the proper structure to stand out from the competition, even without a Russell Group university.

In this video, we’ll cover:
My actual CV layout and how I structured it
How to write a strong profile section that grabs attention
What to include in your Education & Qualifications (even if you don’t have much)
How to stand out in your Work Experience—even if you’ve never had a “real job”
Why keywords from job descriptions and the ATS system matter more than design
The key skills every student's CV should highlight
What to include in Additional Info and Interests to boost relatability and rapport

This is the exact student CV I used to land a digital marketing placement year at Samsung Electronics European HQ, and I promise -if I can do it, you can too.

Whether you're applying to roles at Samsung, Unilever, Deloitte, BP, or startups, this guide will help you optimise your CV to beat the ATS system, stand out to recruiters, and get closer to landing your dream placement.

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