The defining factor which separates the good CVs from the bad is simplicity. Employers are not interested in a full dissertation at the start of your CV, nor are they interested in a 3 page diatribe about your experience in secondary school. My advice is to ditch the bland opening paragraph entirely and keep to a maximum of 3 bullet points per experience given.
As a student, your education is the central focus of your CV. What the employer needs to know is where/what did you study, how well you did and what your strengths are. I recommend including your current average grade (1st/ 2:1,2:2 etc) and a few bullet points on any modules or projects you have had particular success in.
Keep it concise and use quantifiable metrics to speak for you, actions speak louder than words. It is also important to mention your GCSEs and A levels, but less detail is needed on those points.
Experience is a daunting word for students, as many believe they don’t have any. But experience comes in all shapes and sizes. It doesn’t have to be an industry related internship or placement year to be relevant: any kind of part time work, volunteering, writing for the Courier, or being part of a university society are all great experiences which show that you do more than just turn up to uni.
It’s all about selling yourself, so outline what skills and achievements your experience has given you.
The final thing I’d like to mention is to know your audience, recruiters skim through hundreds of CVs a day and will not take the time to read them in full. Therefore, it is your prerogative to stand out.
Ask yourself, what makes me unique, what am I good at and what makes me a fit for the role? It is also hugely important to make sure you have tailored your CV to the job your applying, look at the key skills the mention and copy and paste them onto your CV.
P.S. Comic sans, bright colours and pictures are a complete no-no.