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Example CVs

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

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Steve Davies 07936 414445

[email protected]

EDUCATION

2001–2004 University of London, BA (Hons) History (2:1 expected)

Key Modules:

Qualitative Research Skills Economic History

Social Statistics Politics in Post War Britain

Market Forces Tiger Economies: Dead or Asleep?

Post-war Europe and the USA

Skills Gained: Research Developed a comprehensive range of transferable skills within the fields of 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

WORK EXPERIENCE

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 my conditions and salary. At the completion of the project our team was 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.

Home Address:

26 High street Fulham

Term address

(From October 10) 23 Ches Avenue London

London SW3 4HP London LS6 9PL

Tel: 0123 735 6832

Clear, attractive

font

Allocate space according to importance

of qualification (more for degree

than A Levels…)

Address with

dates

Relate your degree and work experience to the

skills required in the job

you‟re applying for

Reverse chronological

order

Avoid too much scene setting

Dates easy

to see

Chronological CV (traditional) - aimed at a job requiring research skills

15 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

• Developed numeric skills and customer awareness • Organised weekend work rotas • Responsible for training new weekend staff

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

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 [email protected] [email protected]

Relate interests to the job you‟re seeking

Use positive

words

Include all contact details and make sure you‟ve told your referees before including their names

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LISA CARTWRIGHT 26 Stanley Park Gardens, London, London, LS2 9HG

D.O.B 17.05.81 Email-mail: [email protected]

D.O.B 17.05.81 Tel: 012342562478

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: 2001 – Present BSc (Hons) Biology, predicted 2:1

The University of London

Skills Gained: Analytical Skills: Requisites for my Biology degree include problem solving, logical thinking and calculating. I enjoy using numbers to back up discussions. 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

1992 – 1997 1997 – 1999 10 GCSE‟s (A* - B) including Mathematics, Science and English Cheltenham High School, Gloucester

WORK HISTORY:

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.

Chronological CV (traditional) for a science student aiming at a job in the Civil Service

Dates easy to see

Allocate space according to importance

of qualification (more for degree than A Levels…)

Relate your degree and work experience to the skills required in the job your applying for

Reverse chronological

order

Relate your degree to the skills required in the job

you‟re going for

17 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.

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: [email protected] 2) Mr S. Jackson, Levi‟s Store, Park Square, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL24 4HG Tel: 01652 248975 E-Mail: [email protected]

Relate interests to the job you‟re seeking

Include all contact details and make sure you‟ve told your referees

before including their names

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