Example CVs
These examples provide ideas for format, layout and language to use in your CV. Avoid copying these examples, your CV needs to be individual to you by reflecting your specific experience, skills and achievements.
Your CV should be targeted closely to the job or course you are applying for. Make sure you've read all the advice on our webpages and have thought about what you want your CV to emphasise. An example of a CV and cover letter tailored to a specific job role is provided below.
Pick the example CV most relevant to your situation
Are you:
Applying for a part-time job:
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Applying for a job where you have relevant experience:
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Applying for jobs where your technical skills are particularly important:
Applying for a job where you want to highlight your transferable skills, perhaps because you don’t have relevant experience:
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Someone with a lot of experience, and want to make it easy for an employer to find the skills you have that are relevant to a job:
An international student applying for jobs in the UK:
Applying for a PhD:
Applying for an academic job:
Example of tailored CV and cover letter
This and have been tailored for this role.