A CV (aka curriculum vitae) is an overview of your experience, education, and skills employers use to quickly assess your qualifications and how you compare to the other people who applied for the job. So it’s important to include the right information and format that information in an appropriate way.

Example:

YOUR NAME
[Position Title]

07123 456-789 | Linked.com/in/your-name | email@email.com | Street, Town/City

PERSONAL STATEMENT

In the first sentence, highlight your current job title and your years of experience. In the next sentence, showcase one or two of your biggest achievements from your current or previous jobs. Finally, highlight some key skills and state you’re looking to apply these skills in the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name].

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Job Title
  Company/Organisation
  Month 20xx–present, Town/City
• Include a bulleted list of your accomplishments
• Add numbers to some of these bullet points to demonstrate your accomplishments
• Use four or fewer bullet points for each position you include on your CV

Job Title
Company/Organisation
Month 20xx–Month 20xx, Town/City

• List relevant accomplishments from a previously held position
• If you no longer perform this job, make sure you use past tense verbs to describe the experience
• Unless you lack work experience, all the positions you list on your CV should be relevant to the job you’re applying for

EDUCATION

• BA/BSc (Hons), Degree Title, Degree Classification (1st/2:1/2:2/3rd class honours)
  Name of University
  20xx–20xx, Town/City

KEY SKILLS

• List your relevant skills and non-academic qualifications
• Include technical skills, or soft skills if you’re applying for an entry-level job
• Be as specific as possible with your technical skills (i.e., mention the names of software or tools you can use)

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

• List some of your notable hobbies, especially if they use skills in common with the job you want
• Employers like to get to know the person they’re hiring, and hobbies are a great way to show you have a life outside of work
• Add any organizations or sport clubs you’re involved in

REFEREES

Before making an offer, your employer will need to verify your employment history by contacting your referees.

It is not necessary to write the details of your referees on your CV. Simply state that they are available on request and make sure you have asked your referees for permission to contact them. Arranging for former colleagues who are happy to be contacted in advance ensures that the entire process runs more smoothly. “You should also keep your references informed on when they could potentially expect a call. Even if you have a good relationship with your referee it is always safe and courteous for them to be aware of your progress – you never want the phone call to be a surprise”.

Please note:

Leave these details off your CV

• Race
• Nationality
• Political affiliation
• Religion
• Marital status