CV Examples for UK Jobs and Industries

See professional CV examples for the most popular UK professions. The sample CVs have been written by certified CV writing pros—you can view the contents, get inspired, apply little tweaks, and have a pro-level CV ready in minutes.

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Writing a CV doesn't have to be a hassle. Using a good CV example can save you a lot of time and make your life easier.

All of our CV examples are written by career professionals, so you can be sure it meets modern recruitment standards. That means you don't have to worry about technicalities, and you can focus on what's important--presenting yourself in the best possible way.

What's more, each example of a CV comes with a dedicated guide where we share tips and tricks on how to make the most of your CV.

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How to create a CV based on examples?

First of all, don’t do mindless copypasta. Our CV examples have been carefully crafted by certified CV writers but, at the end of the day, they’re examples. You should use them as a point of reference while tailoring every CV you send—it’s the single most effective job-hunting strategy.

Make sure your experience, skills, and personal profile match the requirements from the job ad. Also, make sure to add the right keywords. You guessed it, the ones that are used in the job ad. If you need help, check our comprehensive guide on how to write a CV.

Our CV maker comes with ready-made content for every CV section, so with little adjustments and tweaks, you can have a job-winning CV ready in minutes.

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CV sample anatomy

No matter your specific needs and the exact CV format you go for, your curriculum vitae has to include some mandatory sections—those that list the key information recruiters are after.

Here are the 6 parts every good CV should contain:

  1. 1 Contact information: your full name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile. A physical address is optional, but if you’re professionally active on social platforms such as Twitter or Github, include those links too.
  2. 2 Personal profile: a brief summary of your competencies, career achievements, and an offer of what you can do for the employer.
  3. 3 Work history: a list of your past employers, in reverse-chronological order. In each entry, include the name of the company, your job title, and up to 8 bullet points summarizing your responsibilities and accomplishments.
  4. 4 Education: include only the highest degree of education, list the name of the institution, your degree, and honors.
  5. 5 Skills: the most relevant skills that prove you’ll be able to excel in the job. Limit yourself to 10 skills. Remember to include both hard and soft skills.
  6. 6 Additional sections: anything that proves your worth and validates your skillset. Certifications, additional training, conferences, publications, or volunteer work.
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How to use a CV sample?

  1. In the CV creator, choose your position or industry. This way, when creating your CV, the tool will suggest ready-made content tailored to your profession. You can edit it freely.

  2. When writing a CV with no experience, focus on your skills—especially those that match the requirements in the job posting. Also, mention your education and any internships, apprenticeships, or volunteer work you've done.

  3. Remember that according to the UK standards, a good CV should not exceed 1–2 A4 pages. The shorter it is, the better. Ready-made CV content suggestions in our creator will make it easier for you to prepare an application that is focused and clear to the employer.

  4. When writing a CV for a job application in German, French, or another foreign language, do not translate your professional history word for word. The CV layout, content, and vocabulary may differ depending on the country. Therefore, first, familiarise yourself with the recruitment rules prevailing in a given country.

  5. Before sending your CV, check for any typical spelling or punctuation errors. Also, ensure you have correctly written your personal and contact information. No matter the CV template you choose, it must read easily.

  6. Send your CV in a PDF file. This way, your document will retain its original CV format, and the recruiter will correctly display it on any device.

Frequently asked questions about our CV examples

Are the above CV samples free?

Yes, the CV examples and all other resources available on our blog are free. Our experts left plenty of actionable advice on whether you want to learn how to create a CV from scratch or improve the one you already have, with tips for putting skills on your CV and more.

What do I find in these CV examples?

Every CV example is different, as the content highly depends on the job they’re created for. But they all have a CV sample you can copy and adjust to your experience, tips for every CV section with examples put into practice, and a list of other CV examples articles similar enough to get even more inspired.

How can I adjust these CV examples to my needs?

There are two ways. The first is to use our builder, which will format the template for you and give you ready content suggestions for all sections based on your personal information. The other is to find a CV sample in our library, prepare a rough template in a text editor, and personalise it, taking advice from our LiveCareer UK career experts.

How do LiveCareer UK’s CV examples stand out from others available?

Research is very important to our writers, who follow hiring and recruitment trends in all of their articles. Recently, they reviewed data from an internal study using 6 million CVs created in our builder and updated their advice with the findings, which will now help you make even more informed decisions.