Career Launch Template: A Space Theme for a First Step

The Career Launch template carries a space theme that makes a first CV stand out without looking childish. The idea is to start from the launch point rather than a list of gaps: academic projects, courses, volunteering, and any work you have done at any scale.

The steps

1. Open it and head a section about what you can do, not what you studied
2. Turn your capstone project or internship into three bullets: goal, your role, outcome
3. Add a short-courses section with the awarding body and the year
4. Include any paid or voluntary work — work at any scale proves commitment
5. Add transferable skills: organisation, teamwork, and specific tools

Practical tips

• Do not apologise for limited experience in the text; a CV shows what you have
• A transferable skill backed by an example beats a list of courses
• Keep the space theme as it is — it is designed to be striking without excess

Common mistakes to avoid

• Stacking generic skills like "works under pressure" with nothing to support them
• Listing every course you ever took, which reads as an absence of focus

Frequently asked questions

Is this template right for a new graduate?

Yes — it is one of the best fits for that stage, because it gives room to projects and courses instead of forcing an empty experience section.

Does the space theme suit serious employers?

The theme is striking, not frivolous. It works for tech, media and service employers; for a very formal public body, the classic layout is a better match.

Links for this guide

• See the Career Launch template
• Or try the Graduate Ready template