Attachment / Internship CV example
🇰🇪 Written for Kenya · Fictional candidate · Free to use as a starting point
Attachment and internship applications are about potential. Show the course you're doing, the units that matter for the role, any practical work, and that you're reliable. This one-page student CV does exactly that.
Sample CV · Minimal design · ATS-safe
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Faith Achieng Odhiambo
Electrical Engineering Student
Nairobi, Kenya · faith.odhiambo@students.email.ac.ke · +254 745 111 222
Professional Summary
Third-year BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering student seeking a 3-month industrial attachment from May 2026. Hands-on with domestic and industrial wiring, PLC basics and AutoCAD; careful about safety and quick to learn.
Work Experience
Student Project: Solar Irrigation Controller, Technical University of Kenya (Jan 2025 – Apr 2025)
- Designed an Arduino-based controller that switches a solar pump using soil-moisture readings
- Built and tested the prototype with a team of 4 and presented it at the departmental exhibition
Volunteer Electrician Assistant, St. Mary's Parish Community Projects (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)
- Helped wire 3 classrooms under a licensed electrician
- Tested sockets and lighting circuits before handover
Education
- BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering (3rd year), Technical University of Kenya (2023 – 2027)
- KCSE: A-, Moi Girls School, Nairobi (2018 – 2021)
Skills
Domestic & industrial wiring · PLC basics · AutoCAD · Arduino · MS Excel · Lab safety
Why this attachment / internship CV works
- It's one page, which is perfect for a student.
- Relevant units are listed so the supervisor sees what you can already do.
- Practical labs and projects take the place of work experience.
- The attachment dates and university requirement are stated clearly.
Skills to put on a attachment / internship CV
Attachment / Internship CV summary examples
Third-year Electrical Engineering student at the Technical University of Kenya seeking a 3-month industrial attachment from May 2026. Hands-on with wiring, PLC basics and AutoCAD.
Diploma in Hospitality student looking for a 12-week internship in front office or F&B service, with experience serving guests at university events.
Tips for writing your attachment / internship CV
- State the attachment period and your institution's requirement in the summary.
- List 4–6 relevant units or modules.
- Include practicals, projects and any part-time or church/community roles.
- Use your institution email or a professional email address.
Frequently asked questions
How long should an attachment CV be?
One page.
Do I need referees for attachment?
Yes. Use a lecturer or head of department, and a church or community leader who knows you.
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