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Professional CV Templates

Graduate / Student CV Templates

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As you enter the job market for the first-time employers aren’t expecting to see a comprehensive back catalogue of employment history.  However show off relevant internships, apprenticeships and other types of work experience.   Graduate roles are uber competitive so browse how to write a student CV for further tips.

CV Template Style: Creative / Modern / Professional (Choose depending on your career path).

CV Template Length: 1 Page

CV Template On Show: Belgravia

Customer Service CV Templates

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Give examples of how you’ve used your complaint handling skills to overcome difficult situations.  Also, showcase your rapport building and communication skills with a quick follow up call to the recruiter after you’ve made your application, this extra little touch helps to put you front-of-mind in what can be a very competitive sector.

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Searle

Admin / Business Support / Personal Assistant CV Templates

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Organisation and attention to detail are two skills typically associated with this sector.  Your CV should reflect this, keep things smart, on point and professional at all times. If your position involves HR and/or recruitment then a smart, modern CV is mandatory for appearing as a leader in your field.

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Aldgate

Sales / Account Management CV Templates

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Good salespeople are egotistical, possess great communication skills and are passionate, ensure you reflect these traits in your CV.  Highlight your big achievements, include targets you’ve reached (and exceeded) and how your input has affected the business overall. 

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Kripke

Property / Construction CV Templates

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A CV within the construction sector is often project based, employers want to see examples of projects you’ve worked on alongside the size, duration, and budgets of these projects.  For larger projects it’s important for recruiters to know your input, so be sure you clarify your involvement and specifically what parts you played.

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-3 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Clerkenwell

Engineering CV Templates

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By definition, Engineering roles require technical skills, clear structure and a high level of detail.  Your CV should mirror these traits.  It's also commonplace for recruiters to search CVs based on software skills, therefore ensure your CV is optimised with keywords like CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, CNC, Inventor, Profibus etc.

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-3 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Mill

Designer / Creative CV Templates

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Regardless of your design specialism (Graphic, Print, UI, Web etc.) it’s important that you keep your CV concise, clear and easy to read.  Ensure layouts are clean and that information is easily accessible.  It is also essential that you include a link to your portfolio as many online systems will restrict file sizes which can impact on large portfolios.

CV Template Style: Creative / Modern

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE) + Portfolio

CV Template On Show: Seneca

PR / Marketing CV Templates

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There is no better way to demonstrate your marketing skills than through a creative and brilliant looking CV, consider using images and colour schemes that match employers for added wow. Marketing is all about being seen after all!

CV Template Style: Creative / Modern

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Carnaby

Finance / Accountancy CV Templates

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When writing a Finance CV it’s important to bring perspective to your role, show the size of previous employers (turnover, employees etc.) as well as what sector they operated in, recruiters like to see this information.  Also, make your CV performance based, use positive wording to demonstrate how your input improved the business, did you implement processes that reduced aged debtors, or perhaps provided clear visibility to the management team via a reporting strategy.  Highlight how you provide value and worth through your achievements.

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Pascal

Teacher CV Templates

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Teaching has a strong community aspect to it, therefore try to include your activities and achievements that extend beyond the normal school duties, you can include this within the interest section or under a separate heading if necessary.  Recruiters also like to see commitment to professional development, provide evidence of continual training and betterment.  Finally, (this should go without saying but…) your grammar and punctuation should be flawless. Pay close attention to detail here!

CV Template Style: Modern / Professional

CV Template Length: 1-2 Pages (DoE)

CV Template On Show: Dulwich