CV examples by job
Each example shows a profile, key skills, achievement bullets and the keywords to mirror, but only where they're true for you. Use one as a starting point in the CV builder.
Office & admin
- Receptionist CV example
A receptionist CV for UK offices, GP surgeries and hotels that shows professional front-of-house service and organisation.
- Administrator CV example
An office administrator CV for UK private and public-sector roles, focused on accuracy, systems and supporting a team.
- HR Administrator CV example
An HR administrator CV covering contracts, right-to-work checks, HR systems and confidential employee records.
- Personal Assistant CV example
A PA or executive assistant CV that shows diary management, travel, discretion and how you keep a busy executive organised.
Retail & customer service
- Customer Service Advisor CV example
A customer service CV for UK contact centre and retail roles that shows resolution, KPIs and calm under pressure.
- Retail Assistant CV example
A retail assistant CV for till, stock and shop-floor roles that shows customer service, cash handling, replenishment and weekend availability.
- Retail Manager CV example
A retail store manager CV that shows sales, shrinkage, staffing and standards, sized by store turnover and team.
- Sales Assistant CV example
A sales assistant CV for target-led shop roles in fashion, beauty, phones and electricals: advising customers, add-on sales and honest targets.
Tech & data
- Software Developer CV example
A UK software developer CV that leads with your stack, shipped outcomes and the tooling recruiters filter on.
- Data Analyst CV example
A data analyst CV for UK private and public-sector roles, showing SQL, visualisation and stakeholder impact.
- IT Support Technician CV example
An IT support CV for first and second-line roles, showing the systems you support, your ticketing habits and certifications.
Healthcare & care
- Registered Nurse CV example
A Band 5 staff nurse CV that puts NMC registration, clinical skills and patient safety where shortlisters look first.
- Healthcare Assistant CV example
A healthcare assistant (HCA) CV for NHS Band 2–3 and private care roles, built around the Care Certificate and fundamental care skills.
- Support Worker CV example
A UK support worker CV for adult social care, supported living and learning disability services, built around person-centred care and safeguarding.
- Care Assistant CV example
A care home care assistant CV built around the Care Certificate, person-centred care and the DBS check every care employer asks about.
- Carer CV example
A home carer (domiciliary care) CV that shows lone working, visit timekeeping, driving and the trust families place in you.
- Social Worker CV example
A social worker CV for adults' or children's services that shows registration, caseload, statutory work and reflective practice.
- Pharmacist CV example
A pharmacist CV for community, hospital or primary care roles, showing GPhC registration, clinical services and prescribing status.
- Dental Nurse CV example
A dental nurse CV for private and mixed practices, showing GDC registration, chairside skills, decontamination and patient care.
Education
- Teaching Assistant CV example
A teaching assistant CV for UK primary and secondary schools, covering SEND support, behaviour and safeguarding.
- Teacher CV example
A UK teacher CV for primary and secondary roles, showing QTS, curriculum expertise, safeguarding and impact on pupils.
- Early Years Practitioner CV example
A nursery and early years practitioner CV built around the EYFS, safeguarding, your key-person role and your Level 3 qualification.
- Primary Teacher CV example
A primary teacher CV showing QTS, year groups taught, phonics and maths approaches, and pupil progress you can evidence.
- Secondary Teacher CV example
A secondary teacher CV that leads with your subject, key stages, exam board experience and results you can stand behind.
Trades & construction
- Electrician CV example
An electrician CV that puts your qualifications, ECS card and the type of work you do (domestic, commercial, industrial) up front.
- Plumber CV example
A plumber CV covering heating, bathrooms and maintenance work, with Gas Safe and unvented hot water qualifications shown clearly.
- Carpenter / Joiner CV example
A carpenter and joiner CV that separates first and second fix, bench joinery and site work, with your CSCS card stated clearly.
- Site Manager CV example
A construction site manager CV that shows the size and type of projects you've run, your safety record keeping and your SMSTS and CSCS status.
- Maintenance Technician CV example
A multi-skilled maintenance technician CV for manufacturing or facilities roles, covering electrical and mechanical skills and planned maintenance.
- Mechanical Engineer CV example
A mechanical engineer CV that leads with your design tools, the products or systems you've worked on and your route to chartership.
Hospitality
- Chef CV example
A chef CV that shows the kitchens and sections you've worked, your food safety and allergen knowledge, and the style of food you cook.
- Bartender CV example
A bartender CV for pubs, bars and hotels that shows drink knowledge, licensing awareness and speed behind a busy bar.
- Waiter / Waitress CV example
A waiting staff CV for restaurants, hotels and events, showing table service skills, allergen awareness and teamwork during busy services.
- Hotel Receptionist CV example
A hotel front desk CV covering check-in, reservations systems, payments and calm handling of guest problems.
- Kitchen Porter CV example
A kitchen porter CV that shows reliability, hygiene and safe use of cleaning chemicals — a good first step into a kitchen career.
- Barista CV example
A barista CV that shows espresso and milk skills, speed in a rush, allergen care and friendly service, for chains and independents.
Logistics & driving
- Warehouse Operative CV example
A warehouse operative CV for UK picking, packing and distribution roles that shows accuracy, safety and reliability.
- HGV Driver CV example
An HGV driver CV that shows licence categories, Driver CPC, tachograph card and the kind of work you've done, such as trunking or multi-drop.
- Delivery Driver CV example
A van delivery driver CV covering route planning, safe driving, proof of delivery and good customer manners on the doorstep.
- Factory Worker CV example
A factory and production operative CV covering line work, quality checks, GMP and food safety, and the shift patterns you can do.
- Forklift Driver CV example
A forklift driver CV that shows your licence types, the trucks and loads you've handled, and a clean safety record.
Finance & accounting
- Accountant CV example
A UK accountant CV that leads with your qualification status, the accounts you prepare and the systems you know.
- Bookkeeper CV example
A bookkeeper CV showing the ledgers, reconciliations, VAT and payroll tasks you handle, and the bookkeeping software you're fluent in.
- Accounts Assistant CV example
An accounts assistant CV for purchase ledger, sales ledger and general finance support roles, a common first step into accountancy.
- Payroll Administrator CV example
A payroll administrator CV covering end-to-end payroll, RTI submissions, pensions auto-enrolment and confidential handling of staff queries.
Marketing & creative
- Marketing Executive CV example
A marketing executive CV that shows the channels you run, the tools you use and real campaign results you can stand behind.
- Social Media Manager CV example
A social media manager CV covering platform strategy, content planning, community management and honest reporting.
- Graphic Designer CV example
A graphic designer CV that works with your portfolio: clear layout, the tools you use and the kinds of projects you've delivered.
Public sector
- Civil Service Administrative Officer CV example
A Civil Service AO CV and personal statement approach built around Success Profiles behaviours and the job advert's essential criteria.
- Charity Fundraiser CV example
A charity fundraising CV covering community, events or individual giving work, with Gift Aid and Fundraising Code knowledge shown clearly.
Sales & recruitment
- Sales Executive CV example
A B2B sales executive CV that shows pipeline, targets and deals in numbers you can back up, plus the CRM and sales methods you use.
- Recruitment Consultant CV example
A recruitment consultant CV that shows your desk, billings, placements and client wins, with the compliance checks you handle.
Management & business
- Project Manager CV example
A UK project manager CV that shows delivery, stakeholders, risk and methodology, without vague buzzwords.
- Team Leader CV example
A team leader CV for retail, contact centre, warehouse or office roles, showing how you hit KPIs through coaching, rotas and fair feedback.
- Operations Manager CV example
An operations manager CV that shows the size of operation you run, the budgets and KPIs you own, and the improvements you delivered.
- Business Analyst CV example
A business analyst CV that shows requirements, process mapping, stakeholder work and the change you helped deliver, in plain language.
Legal
Security & cleaning
Hair & beauty
- Hairdresser CV example
A hairdresser or stylist CV showing your cutting and colour skills, consultations, client retention and Level 2 or 3 qualifications.
- Beauty Therapist CV example
A beauty therapist CV that lists the treatments you're qualified in, your insurance and hygiene standards, and how you build a client base.
Students & first jobs
- Graduate CV example
A UK graduate CV that turns your degree, projects, part-time work and volunteering into evidence for entry-level and scheme roles.
- School Leaver CV example
A first CV for school leavers that turns GCSEs, school responsibilities, part-time work and hobbies into honest evidence.
- Apprentice CV example
An apprenticeship CV that shows potential: GCSEs, interest in the trade or field, practical projects and why this apprenticeship.
- Student CV example
A student CV for part-time, summer and placement jobs that puts your course, availability and transferable skills first.
- Part-Time Job CV example
A part-time job CV that leads with availability, reliability and relevant experience, for parents, students, carers and second jobs.
- 16-Year-Old CV example
A first CV for a 16-year-old in the UK, with no work experience needed: GCSEs, school responsibilities, hobbies and availability.