You don't have the title yet. That doesn't mean you can't look like you already earned it. The gap between two applicants is rarely the CV — it's who looks more inevitable when someone searches their name. A personal website is how a student closes that gap before the first interview.
Why a personal website beats a CV in a PDF
A CV sits unread in an inbox. A personal website is the first thing that shows up when a recruiter searches you — living, on your terms, and impossible to skim past. For students and new grads, that first impression decides whether you get the reply.
What to put on a student personal website
- A one-line positioning statement — who you are and where you're headed.
- Your story — the short version of why you do what you do.
- Projects & coursework — the work that shows how you think.
- Internships, roles, volunteering — proof, however early.
- Skills and a clear way to contact you.
Build it from your CV in three steps
- Upload your CV. reach reads it and pulls out the story.
- Pick a look. Editorial, confident — never a generic template.
- Publish. Share the link in applications, your signature and DMs.
What it does for you
- Stand out before the first interview — not after it.
- Turn cold applications and DMs into replies.
- Own your name online before someone else defines it.
Questions students ask
I don't have much experience yet — what goes on it?
Plenty: your story and ambition, coursework and projects, internships, volunteering, skills and a clear one-line positioning. reach shapes what you have into a page that reads a level above an empty LinkedIn.
Is it really free for students?
Yes. You build and publish on a free reach subdomain with no credit card. Upgrade only if you want your own custom domain later.
Will it help with job applications?
Recruiters Google you before they reply. One sharp link in your application, signature and DMs turns cold outreach into replies.