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Best CV Format for Sri Lankan Graduates
Your CV should be short, clear, and role-specific. This format helps fresh graduates show strengths even with limited work experience.
SeekJobsLk Editorial TeamMar 2, 20266 min readUpdated Mar 14, 2026
Many graduate CVs fail because they list duties instead of outcomes. Recruiters scan quickly, so your structure should surface value in under 30 seconds.
Recommended CV order
- Name, phone, professional email, LinkedIn URL
- 2 to 3 line summary aligned to the target role
- Education with key modules or final-year focus
- Projects and internships with measurable outcomes
- Technical and soft skills relevant to the job ad
What employers like to see
- Clear role intention such as Junior QA Engineer or Associate Developer
- Evidence of teamwork and ownership
- Simple formatting with enough whitespace
- No spelling or grammar errors
A one-page CV is often enough for entry-level roles if each bullet proves impact.
When applying through SeekJobsLk, tailor your summary line and top project bullets to match the wording used in the specific vacancy.
Quick quality check before sending
- File name uses your full name and role
- CV length is one page or two pages maximum
- All links are clickable and tested