CV example
NYSC corps member CV example
By the JobberNest team · Reviewed 3 November 2026
The NYSC year is when most Nigerian graduates write their first real CV, either to get a good place of primary assignment (PPA) or to line up a job for when service ends. Employers read many CVs from corps members, so the one that stands out describes the PPA as real work.
Always show your NYSC dates. Many employers won't consider you without a discharge certificate or an end date close enough to start work.
NYSC corps member CV sample
David Ojo
Graduate, B.Tech. Computer Science (NYSC ends Jul 2026)
Akure · david.ojo@example.com · 0813 000 0000
Profile
Computer Science graduate serving NYSC as an IT support officer at a state ministry. I keep 60 computers and the office network running, built a simple leave-request form that replaced paper, and want a junior IT support or developer role from August 2026.
Experience
IT Support (Corps Member) · A state ministry, Akure (PPA)
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
- Support 60 staff with computers, printers and internet; most issues fixed the same day.
- Built a Google Forms and Sheets leave-request system that replaced paper forms across three departments.
- Set up regular backups for the accounts unit's files.
CDS Group Secretary, ICT · NYSC Community Development Service, Akure South
2025 – 2026
- Organised free computer classes for 45 secondary school students over eight Saturdays.
Education
B.Tech. Computer Science, Second Class Upper · Federal University of Technology, Akure
2019 – 2024
Skills
IT support · Windows and Microsoft 365 · Basic networking · Google Workspace · HTML, CSS, JavaScript · Teaching and training
What recruiters look for
- Your NYSC end date, or "NYSC completed" with the year.
- The PPA described as a job: what you did and for how many people.
- CDS or volunteering that shows leadership.
- A clear target role for after service.
- Your degree and class.
Profile examples
Accounting graduate serving at a microfinance bank as my PPA, where I balance the teller till daily and open about ten accounts a week. Available for full-time roles from March 2027.
Mass Communication graduate who completed NYSC in 2026 at a radio station, producing a weekly youth show and writing news bulletins.
Achievement bullets you can adapt
Change the numbers and details to match what you actually did. If you don't have a number, describe the result plainly.
- Supported 60 ministry staff with IT issues, fixing most the same day.
- Replaced paper leave forms with a digital system across three departments.
- Taught free computer classes to 45 students as CDS secretary.
- Opened about ten customer accounts a week at a microfinance bank.
Skills to include
Common for corps members
- Microsoft Office
- Teaching
- Records management
- Customer service
- Event organisation
Tips for a stronger nysc corps member CV
- 1
Write your end date in the headline
"NYSC ends Jul 2026" answers the first question every recruiter has.
- 2
Teaching PPA? It still counts
Many corps members teach. Show class sizes, subjects and results, such as exam pass rates or a club you started.
- 3
Start applying three months early
Recruitment takes weeks. Apply from about three months before your passing-out date.
Questions people ask
Can I apply for jobs before getting my NYSC discharge certificate?
Yes. Many employers accept applications from corps members who finish within a few months. They will ask for the certificate before you start.
What if I was exempted from NYSC?
Write "NYSC: exemption certificate" with the year. It's a normal, accepted status.