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Let's face it, for many of us, writing a good CV is a daunting task. After all, it's something we don't do every day. To help you, we have compiled a wide selection of professionally-written CV examples above. Regardless of your educational background, work experience, or type of industry, CVMaker has designed various templates to help ease the CV writing process. 

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Even though the above CV examples have been compiled with the most excellent care, you don’t have to copy everything. A well-designed CV should reflect your personality, key skills, and career goals. It is essential to tailor your CV to a specific job while ensuring it suits the type of role or company. With a professional and easy-to-follow CV example in hand, create your next CV within 10 minutes. Stand out from other candidates by choosing one of the 20+ professional CV templates that more than 100 000 users have used.

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Preferred CV sections

It is essential to realise that employers can receive numerous applications per job, not to mention that it takes them only a few seconds to scan it at first glance. That is why we advise our readers to ensure that the only relevant information is included in a CV. An employer must be able to see at first glance that you are a suitable candidate for the job. If your CV is not easily scannable or well-structured, an employer will likely move on to the next candidate. CVMaker recommends you include the following sections to set up an impressive CV.

Personal details

A complete CV always provides the candidate’s personal details. For more information, refer to our cornerstone article on how to write a good CV. 

Personal profile

A good CV always starts with a personal profile. It must, at first glance, show an employer who you are and what you want to achieve. A personal profile must include soft skills relevant to your career goals. Refer to personal profile examples and best tips for more information. 

Skills

There seems to be some confusion about what is considered a hard or soft skill, but all you need to know is that hard skillsrefer to more technical and job-related knowledge required to perform a specific job. Soft skills, on the other hand, are particular qualities or traits that you have acquired over time, be it through education or experience and will be specific to the needs of the job. Draw some inspiration by referring to what skills to put on a CV. 

Work experience

This CV section contains essential information about your previous positions, day-to-day duties, and key achievements. Aim to list the most recent jobs at the top, followed by other work experiences in reverse chronological order. Refer to work experience on a CV to learn more about what to include and exclude.

Education

Typically employers find your work knowledge, skills, and results gained in practice more appealing than your education section. On the one hand, if you are a qualified and experienced candidate, then place your education under the work experience section. In this case, keep the information about your education concise. On the other hand, If you have recently graduated or have little to no work experience, you can opt for elaborating on your education in greater detail. For example, you can highlight an exciting project or good grades from your A-levels, college, or university subjects.

Optional CV sections 

If you lack experience or have extra space on your CV, consider adding optional sections that could set you apart from other candidates with similar qualifications. Remember that your CV needs to focus on the above sections unless your side activities are more valuable than qualifications.

Additional experience

If you have little to no work experience, you can resort to using this section to accompany your work experience. Our CVMaker experts suggest using this section for work experience gained ten or more years ago. In addition, you can mention volunteer experience here or any hobbies or interests that can be incorporated as additional experience or key skills relevant to your job targets. Read more about how or when to include hobbies and interests. 

Achievements

Achievements or awards are a great section to include on your CV, especially if you've gained or accomplished something extraordinary in your field of work. If you want to learn more about the different ways, refer to our cornerstone article on how to write a good CV and how to list achievements in a CV.

Courses and certificates

Courses are an additional section that accompanies your skills and work experience. They refer to official documents awarded by accredited institutions, associations, or boards and should be brief, concise, and targeted to your career goals. For more information, refer to how to list certifications and courses on a CV.

References

References refer to a section on a CV that lists your referees, individuals who have experience working with you in a professional environment and can offer insight into your capabilities and personal characteristics. Recruiters can contact them to give an objective opinion on candidates' skillsets and suitability for a vacancy. For more CV tips, refer to references on a CV.

Languages

Your language skills can be listed under skills, education or as a separate section on a CV. Its placement depends on your specific situation, but CVMaker advises you to keep it as a section on its own. Before adding them to a CV, carefully read the job requirements and company website to see if adding them in your case is beneficial. Read more on how to mention language skills on a CV.

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