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Example CVs
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Chronological CV (Traditional) aimed at a job requiring research skills……… 12
Chronological CV (Traditional) aimed at a job in retail…………………………… 14
Skills - based CV for a science student aiming at a job in the service sector…. 16
Skills - based CV for an Informations Systems student aiming at a job in IT….. 18
Academic CV1………………………………………………………………………… 20
Academic CV1………………………………………………………………………… 23

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Chronological CV (traditional) - aimed at a job requiring research skills
Steve Davies Address with
07936 414445 dates
Clear,
his8imp@seeds.com
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Home 26 High street Term address 23 Ches Avenue
Address: Fulham (From October 10) London
London SW3 4HP London LS6 9PL
Tel: 0123 735 6832
EDUCATION
2001–2004 University of London, BA (Hons) History (2:1 expected)
Key Modules:
Dates easy
to see  Qualitative Research Skills  Economic History
 Social Statistics  Politics in Post War Britain
 Market Forces  Tiger Economies: Dead or Asleep?
Allocate space  Post-war Europe and the USA
according to
importance
of qualification Skills Gained: Research
(more for degree Developed a comprehensive range of transferable skills within the fields of
than A Levels…) analysis and qualitative research. For my dissertation on the economies of South
East Asia I analysed and interpreted information from a wide range of sources
including the Internet, libraries and museum archives.
1993–2001 Westminister School for Boys, London
A levels: History (A), Geography (B), Maths (B)
GCSEs : 8 subjects all passed at grade “B” or above, including English
Language and Maths
Relate your degree and
work experience to the
WORK EXPERIENCE skills required in the job
you‟re applying for
Summer 2003 Marketing Assistant: Sainsburys, London
Skills Gained: Motivation / Organisation
Co-ordinated a small research project team looking at customer responses to
refurbished Sainsbury‟s stores. I initiated this internship myself, and negotiated
Reverse my conditions and salary. At the completion of the project our team was
chronological
order awarded the 2003 Sainsbury‟s prize for the best contribution to Market
Research.
Oct 2002 – Present Fund organiser: Childline
Skills Gained: Analysis / Problem Solving
Childline was finding that it was not attracting quality volunteers and many calls
were going unanswered, I have been able to alleviate this problem by rerouting
resources and initiating a „triage‟ system for new calls.
Avoid too much scene setting

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Summer 2002 Cashier: Tesco, Neasden
• Assisted in designing a questionnaire
• Analysed data using Excel
• Presentation to regional marketing managers
Summer 2001 Fence building in Papua New Guinea
Skills Gained: Initiative and Problem Solving
Before I started University I wanted to travel, but also to help people in
some sort of voluntary capacity. Gap programs were all too expensive so
I looked at the projects they offered; subscribed to a cheap phone
company and contacted overseas organisations directly – within a week I
was on a plane to PNG
Summer 2000 Check-Out Operator: Tesco, Fulham
Use positive
• Developed numeric skills and customer awareness words
• Organised weekend work rotas
• Responsible for training new weekend staff
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Relate interests to the job you‟re seeking
Publicity Officer Oxfam: Arranged a publicity campaign. Gained experience
in delegation, proofreading text, desktop publishing, and
working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Treasurer Karate: Kept accounts for a committee of eight. Helped
organise a campaign to extend membership of club, which
resulted in 50 new members.
Vice Captain University Football Team: Organised venues and fixtures
for three teams as well as playing in the First XI.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 IT: Good knowledge of MSWord. Through my job at Sainsbury‟s I also
gained valuable experience of spreadsheets and databases.
 Clean driving licence
 Conversational French
REFEREES
Academic Professional
Dr C H Glyns Mr G Spender
Personal Tutor Market Research Division
School of History J. Sainsbury plc
University of London Stamford Street
London LS2 9JT London SE1 9LL
01234 765 4835 01238 456 8679
chjk@leess.com jdjd@kkkl.co.uk
Include all contact details and make sure you‟ve
told your referees before including their names

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Chronological CV (traditional) for a science student aiming at a job in the Civil Service
LISA CARTWRIGHT
26 Stanley Park Gardens, London, London, LS2 9HG
D.O.B 17.05.81 D.O.B 17.05.81
Email-mail: bio6t3w@London.com Tel: 012342562478
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
2001 – Present BSc (Hons) Biology, predicted 2:1 Relate your degree to the
skills required in the job
The University of London
you‟re going for
Skills Gained:
Analytical Skills: Requisites for my Biology degree include problem solving, logical
Dates easy thinking and calculating. I enjoy using numbers to back up discussions.
to see
Time Management: I am punctual and reliable through balancing education with
shift work in factories, sales and catering. I like to always be organised and present
myself well.
1999 – 2001 3 „A‟ Levels; Biology (A), Physics (B) & Maths (C)
Cheltenham 6th Form College, Gloucester
1997 – 1999 10 GCSE‟s (A* - B) including Mathematics, Science and English
Cheltenham High School, Gloucester Allocate space according to
importance
WORK HISTORY: of qualification (more for
degree than A Levels…)
April ‟99 – present (vacations only)
Shop Assistant, Levi‟s Store, Cheltenham
 Five years of retail vacation work has given me a wide knowledge of the structural and
procedural elements of a store, this relevant experience can be adapted to other retail stores
where loyalty and satisfaction of customers is paramount.
 The enthusiasm and initiative I showed towards the job enabled me to gain more
responsibility when last summer I was promoted to Acting Assistant Manager.
 My responsibilities included opening up, motivating, leading and persuading the team of staff
to deliver prompt and personal service, developing my communication and interpersonal
skills.
June ‟99 – 2001 (vacations)
Various Sales and Catering positions through ADR Agency, Cheltenham.
 Worked within Fridge, Furniture and Coathanger to Crab, Chicken and Pizza!
 I advanced my operational and team skills in pressured and productive environments, whilst
working efficiently and effectively with a wide range of people
 I often took the lead role in a Coathanger factory, which involved co-ordinating the line and
training new recruits, thereby developing my organisation and communication skills.
Sep ‟99 – June 2001 Presenter on College Radio
Apr 2000 – June 2001 Presenter on „RSL Cheltenham‟ 105.8FM
 These experiences helped to develop my confidence, enhancing also my interpersonal and
communication skills that enabled me to thrive and perform well in a pressured and fast
moving environment.
Reverse Relate your degree and work experience to the
chronological skills required in the job your applying for
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June ‟99-Mar ‟01 Veterinary Assistant, Sunnybank Surgery, Cheltenham.
 Through dealing with worried, anxious and sometimes very upset clients, I further
developed my interpersonal and communication skills and tact.
 Excellent teamworking skills were developed with other staff when ensuring that
consultations, operations and other duties were successfully completed.
Apr‟98-Aug‟99 Bar Supervisor, Holiday Inn Plaza, Cheltenham.
 Through the responsibility of serving drinks, preparing light meals and stock control, I
demonstrated good customer service whilst coping with demanding requests in a
stressful environment.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS & ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
I.T: Regular user of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Maple 6 (mathematics software)
and am familiar with research on the Internet and using E-mail.
Brownie Leader: I am an active leader for the Brownies which involves taking girls on
pack holidays and day trips, helping to prepare badge work and developing evening
meeting programmes and developing. Improves stamina, imagination and patience.
Full clean driving licence held for four years.
Relate interests to the job
you‟re seeking INTERESTS:
MUSIC: I have played the piano for many years and have reached Grade 6 practical
and Grade 5 Theory of Music.
SPORT: I was Captain of the Hockey and Tennis teams during my entire school years
and still pursue tennis now and regularly attend the gym.
SOCIETIES: I am also a member of the University Horse Riding Club and the Circus
Skills Society, which involve meeting regularly to discuss possible events,
teamworking on activities and co-ordinating events.
REFEREES:
1) Dr K.Smith, Head of Biology, University of London, London, West Yorkshire, LS2
9JT
Tel: 01234 233 5859 E-Mail: k.f.smith@London.com
2) Mr S. Jackson, Levi‟s Store, Park Square, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL24 4HG
Tel: 01652 248975 E-Mail: sjackson@levi.org.uk
Include all contact details and make
sure you‟ve told your referees
before including their names