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Contents
Guidance notes  2
Chronological CV 4
Skills-based CV 6
Technical CV 8
Creative CV 10
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General Guidance
Personal Details Education
Your name should be larger than the body of text • List in reverse chronological order
and bold to stand out. This can be to either side • If you have not yet completed your degree, do
of the page or in the centre. Below this, include include it with your future completion year
personal contact details including email and/or • If relevant, you may also wish to include
phone number. Your postal address is optional. modules you’ve completed as part of your
Personal Profile degree and your dissertation title
This is optional – however it is your opportunity to • GCSEs do not need an apostrophe (e.g.,
introduce your professional identity, up to three GCSE’s) and you do not need to provide all of
of your unique selling points with brief details of your GCSE results in list-form. Instead, include
the number of GCSEs you have, with your range
where you developed these, and details of your
of grades (e.g., A-C) and around three of your
current aim or goal. For example:
most relevant GCSEs.
“As a recent graduate from the University Professional Experience
of Townville, with a 2:1 honours degree in
This can be paid or voluntary experience, relevant
marketing, I have undertaken internships at
to the role you are applying for. If you have a long
industry-leading agencies such as Beyond list of experience, try to only include the ones
Imagination and Noah Freemans. These which are most relevant for the position you are
placements have allowed me to develop applying for. This should be listed in reverse
sector knowledge and gain hands-on chronological order. Information provided should
experience, as well as expand transferable include dates, the job title, and the employer.
skills such as commercial awareness, • We’d recommend that you try to avoid long
communication and negotiation and analytical paragraphs and utilise bullet points instead
skills. My career aim is to gain a role which • Try to begin each bullet point with an active
allows me to further my expertise and take on verb (e.g., managing, supporting, utilising)
increased responsibility at a market-leading • Within each bullet point, consider highlighting
digital marketing agency.” relevant skills and information about any impact
achieved (e.g., How did you know that you were
successful?)
If you wish to prioritise your relevant work
experience, you can arrange your experience
into sections such as ‘Relevant Experience’ and
‘Other Experience’. Another option could be
‘Work Experience’ and ‘Volunteering Experience’
sections.
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General Guidance
Awards and Achievements/ Additional General Tips
Information • We’d recommend that you don’t include
This section is optional; however, it is a space a photo of yourself, or details such as
to potentially include any awards you have your date of birth, your marital status or
achieved in work or during education. If you national insurance number, as this is not
common practice in the UK
are a member of any professional bodies, such
as the British Psychological Society (BPS), you • Use a professional font (e.g., Arial, Calibri
can include this too. etc) in font size 11 or 12

References • Consider utilising headings and bullet

points to help structure your CV
As your CV should be a maximum of two
pages, you do not need to list the full details • We’d recommend that you proof-read, and
then proof-read again
for your references. You could include the
phrase ‘References available upon request’ • For more advice or guidance around
to indicate that you have the details for your your CV or to organise a CV check, email
[email protected] or come to our
referees available and the employer is able to
drop-in in LaunchPad
request them.
• Have a look at our CV Checklist
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Chronological CV Example

Charlotte Hammond
173 Simpson Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 1AB Personal Details
01234 567 890 | [email protected]

As a recent graduate from York St John University, with a 2:1 honours degree in Business
Management and an MSc in Human Resource Management, I have undertaken an industrial
placement in HR with a globally-recognised organisation and held a part-time role as an HR
Assistant with a York-based legal firm. These experiences have allowed me to gain hands-on
experience within human resources and further develop my strengths in negotiation, Personal Profile
problem-solving and project implementation. My career aim is to secure a role which allows
me to further develop my expertise in HR and take on increased responsibility within a
reputable global organisation.

Education:

MSc Human Resource Management (D*) | York St John University | 2017 – 2019
Dissertation Title: “Risk or Reward: The effect of workplace recognition on individual
performance”

BA Business Management with placement (2:1) | York St John University | 2013 – 2017
Relevant modules include: Organisational Behaviour (67%); Managing Employee
Performance (71%); Management and Leadership (64%); Employee Resourcing (67%); Education
Business and Commercial Law (77%); Developing Talent in Organisations (62%)

A Levels | Priestley College | 2010 – 2012

English Language: C Business Studies: B Sociology: B

GCSEs | William Beaumont High School and Specialist Sports College | 2005 – 2010
11 GCSEs grades A to C, including Mathematics, English Language and Literature

Relevant Experience:

HR Assistant | Jones, Smith & Elliott Ltd | May 2018 – present

Professional Experience
▪ Working effectively as part of a team to provide support for recruitment campaigns
▪ Preparing remuneration information for upload into the HR and Payroll system and
working to weekly and monthly deadlines
▪ Utilising strong interpersonal skills with internal and external colleagues when
administering and communicating HR policies and processes across the business
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Chronological CV Example

▪ Filing all employee details in line with data protection legislation and working with
confidence, diplomacy, and tact

Human Resources Intern (Industrial Placement) | McDonalds | August 2015 – August 2016 Professional Experience
▪ Supporting departmental strategy and projects, including Employee Relations,
People Systems, Rewards and Talent Acquisition, and Global People Strategy
▪ Taking the lead on the “Starter for Ten” project, including report-writing and
delivering regular presentations to the Senior Management team
▪ Developing professional relationships with key stakeholders and departments
▪ Maintaining a strong knowledge of practices and procedures, and providing advice
and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of HR topics
▪ Supporting the new starter process and successful operation of the online filing
system for employee data, demonstrating accuracy and good attention to detail

Other Experience:

Sales Assistant | Tesco Supermarket | November 2010 – May 2012

▪ Demonstrating excellent customer service skills and providing accurate advice and
assistance in a professional manner
▪ Efficiently processing payments and issuing refunds using an EPOS system and
interacting with more than 80 customers each day
▪ Delivering strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills when dealing with
and rectifying customer complaints
▪ Attending and contributing to staff meetings regarding company developments

Awards and Achievements

August 2016 | McDonalds Staff Excellence Award for Continued Valuable Contribution
February 2008 | Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Awards and Achievements

Hobbies and Interests

I’m extremely passionate about contributing to social impact within the local community and
have been a volunteer with York Salvation Army and York Foodbank for around three years, Additional Information
alongside study and part-time work commitments. I also enjoy running for charity and
recently completed the Great North Run for Mind, the mental health support charity.

References available upon request

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Skills Based CV Example

Key Skills/Skills and

Alexandra Smith Achievements
175 Simpson Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 1AB
E: [email protected] M: 01234 567 890 The aim of a skills-based CV
Personal Profile
is to evidence your ability to
Alexandra Smith
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Experimental
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Experimental Research Methods and Statistics; Social Psychology; Qualitative Research Methods;
Advanced Topics in
Woolston High SchoolBrain & Behaviour 2011 – 2016

9 GCSEs (A*-C) including Mathematics, English, Drama and Art

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College 2016 – 2018
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in the competition.
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Skills Based CV Example

Relevant Experience/
Professional Experience
o On expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, it was vital that we were able to work
effectively as part of a team. As the leader of our team, I was responsible for assessing the This can be paid or voluntary
route and producing a strategy to reach the destination in the most efficient time, taking
comfort or food breaks, varying terrain, and weather conditions into consideration.
experience, relevant to the
Creativity role you are applying for. If you
o Alongside my Sales Assistant role at Marks and Spencer, I took on additional responsibility have a long list of experience,
of supporting the Visual Merchandiser with in-store displays as this was an area of real
interest to me. I thoroughly enjoy using my creative flare to design unique and engaging try to only include the ones
displays to successfully merchandise stock, encourage customer sales and develop
commercial awareness. which are most relevant for
o Since joining York St John University, I have been an active member of Creative Writing
the position you are applying
Society and have been able to utilise and develop my ability to write copy, content and
short stories for a variety of purposes. As a storyteller, I can effectively produce narratives
for. This should be listed in
to inspire, influence and persuade audiences. reverse chronological order.
Professional Experience Information provided should
York St John University 2018 – 2019 include dates, the job title, and
LaunchPad Ambassador
the employer.
o Supporting the LaunchPad Careers Team to maximise student engagement with the
service through participating in workshops, answering peers’ queries and lecture shout-
outs.
If you wish to prioritise your
Marks and Spencer, York 2018 – 2019
relevant work experience, you
Sales Assistant/VM Assistant
can arrange your experience
o Undertaking a wide range of duties across the salesfloor of M&S York, with the additional
responsibility of supporting the Visual Merchandiser into sections such as ‘Relevant
Debenhams, Stockton-on-Tees 2016 – 2017 Experience’ and ‘Other
Sales and Returns Desk Assistant
Experience’. Another option
o Responsible for processing sales and refunds through the electronic till system,
implementing the store’s refund policy and providing a consistently high level of customer could be ‘Work Experience’
service
and ‘Volunteering Experience’
Other Experience
sections.
York St John University 2018 – 2019
Member of Creative Writing Society

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College 2017

“The Apprentice @ QE” Business Challenge participant

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award 2014 – 2015

Participated in 6 months volunteering for a charity and an expedition in the Scottish Highlands

References available upon request

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Technical CV Example

Sean Fletcher
165 Grasmere Lane, York, YO1 1AB
M: 01234 567 890 E: [email protected]

Personal Profile

Recent Computer Science graduate with practical industry experience from completion of
an industrial placement with XCLSIS Electronics and working as a Technical Support
Assistant. I’m currently seeking a graduate opportunity within software development and
implementation, that will allow me to utilise and develop my current technical skills.

Education

York St John University 2015 – 2019

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Year in Industry

Key areas of study include Programming; Software Engineering; Technology in Context;

Databases; Networking; Mobile Application Development; Philosophies of Technology;
Human Computer Interaction; Artificial Intelligence; and Cybercrime Security.

▪ Graphical Programming – Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe

After Effects, Adobe Flash and SketchUp
▪
▪
Web Development – HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, JQuery and Ajax
Programming – Delphi, Pascal, Visual Basic, Java and C++
Extended technical skills
▪ Excellent communication skills during group-work with the ability to solve
problems effectively and produce innovative ideas
▪ Motivation and passion for technology demonstrated during Year in Industry
▪ Awareness of industry developments developed through academic modules,
such as ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Cybercrime Security’, and academic journals

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College 2008 – 2015

A-Levels – Computer Science (B), Information Technology (B), Mathematics (C)
GCSEs – 9 (A-C) including English; Mathematics; and Information Technology

Relevant Experience

XCLSIS Electronics 2017 – 2018

Business Intelligence and Analytics Software Intern

▪ Maintaining a strong focus on two key business areas, BI and Software, across
two respective teams
▪ Performing in-depth and complex data analysis to inform fundamental business
decisions, utilising accuracy, and strong attention to detail
▪ Supporting the identification of process improvement opportunities to build Extended technical skills
streamlined and scalable solutions
▪ Participating in the development, delivery, maintenance, and improvement of
performance metrics dashboards
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Technical CV Example

▪ Working and communicating effectively across multiple teams, including Business

Intelligence (BI), Technical Development, Sales and Management
▪ Utilising Software Development Methodologies, such as Agile and iterative
development

York St John University 2015 –

2017 Technical Support Assistant

▪ Providing high-quality hardware and software support to York St John students,

demonstrating knowledge and passion for technology
▪ Using technical skills and experience to identify, research and resolve IT problems
▪ Logging all issues accurately onto the system, and documenting, tracking and
monitoring problems to ensure a timely resolution Extended technical skills
▪ Maintaining an effective solutions-focused approach when working with both staff
and students
▪ Delivering practical support to upgrade and configure PCs, laptops, printers and
software

Other Experience

Allan’s Pet Supplies 2014 – 2015 Sales

Assistant (Weekend)

▪ Delivering a high level of customer service and providing accurate advice on pet
care
▪ Selling pet food and accessories, and upselling promotional products in line with
targets set by the manager
▪ Demonstrating excellent organisational and time-management skills through the Extended technical skills
creation and implementation of an animal feeding and cleaning rota for all
members of staff
▪ Creating an online store and stock checking system for use by staff and customers

Additional Information

Languages: English (Native), Japanese (Intermediate), Mandarin (Beginner)

Hobbies and Interests

During my time at University, I was a keen member of the York St John Rowing Club and
took part in regular training, competitions, and regattas. Since graduating, I’ve joined the
York City Rowing Club and absolutely love being out on the water. I’ve developed the
ability to work effectively as a team, build strong relationships and continue to work hard
to achieve the greatest possible result.

References

References available upon request

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Creative CV Example
You can find this type of CV aims to demonstrate your creative ability and is largely used
when applying for creative roles. For help curating your CV, go to our CV Checklist.
More information around the pros and cons of creative CVs and inspiration can be found
on the Prospects website:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/creative-cvs
There is a link to a Creative CV Guide published by University of the Arts London (UAL),
University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and University College Falmouth (UCF), this guide
is attached here:
https://www.arts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/62489/Creative-CV-Guide.pdf