Example CVs

Here are some example CVs to demonstrate the different types and how you might tailor your CV to
different sectors and jobs. Remember though, these aren’t templates and there is no right way to write or
layout a CV.
For more information about CVs, we have a number of resources to help you:

• The CV page on our website, including details on talks and workshops on offer to help you with
your CV
• Our guide to creating a successful CV, including details about different sections, presentation hints
and tips and how to layout your CV
• Our guide to academic CVs for PhD students, including what academic employers look for and
details of sections you may wish to include on your CV
• Our actions words for CVs, covering letters and applications information sheet, giving you some
ideas to help your applications stand out
• The creative CV guide produced by a number of arts-based institutions, including CVs for different
industries and some examples
• Video resources on CareerHub, including employer perspectives as well as lots of advice about
selection processes in general

Contents

Example 1: Chronological, 1 page ................................................................................................................................ 2

Example 2: Chronological, 1 page ................................................................................................................................ 3
Example 3: Chronological, 1 page (for part-time work) .............................................................................................. 4
Example 4: Chronological, 2 pages .............................................................................................................................. 5
Example 5: Chronological, 2 pages .............................................................................................................................. 7
Example 6: Skills-based, 1 page (undergraduate seeking year in industry placement) ............................................ 9
Example 7: Skills-based, 2 pages................................................................................................................................ 10
Example 8: Mixed Chronological & Skills, 2 pages .................................................................................................... 12
Example 9: Academic, chronological with detailed qualifications, 2 pages ............................................................. 14
Example 10: Academic, chronological with detailed skills, 4 pages (with appendix details) .................................. 16
Example 1: Chronological, 1 page
ROSIE POTTER
Cabin 3, The Red Grove, Bristol, BS81 4BR
01234 567890 | rosiepotter@pretendemail.com

Final year University of Bristol Religion and Theology student, with mentoring experience with university
and secondary school students, now seeking a position on the Teach First graduate programme.

EDUCATION
University of Bristol, BA Religion and Theology (predicted 1st class) 2016 – 2019

• Established a weekly mentoring club for 1st and 2nd year students to improve skills in basic Hebrew
• Elected Course Rep, representing interests of fellow students at monthly Staff Student Liaison
Committee

Shrewsbury Sixth Form, A-levels: Religious Studies, Photography and English (AAA) 2014 – 2016

• Active member of the Student Council; organised an exhibition, raising £750 for charity

Belvidere School, 10 GCSEs: grades A* to B, including English and Mathematics 2009 – 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Mentor at Schools’ Project, Bristol 2016 – present

• Supporting secondary school students with low-attendance, offering advice and guidance on a
range of academic and pastoral issues
• Running group sessions for up to 10 students, designing activities to engage them in school-life
• Liaising with teaching assistants and teachers to identify student needs, and reporting any concerns
over welfare through the appropriate channel

Publishing Intern at Yoda Education, Bristol Summer 2018

• Developed educational material for inclusion in GCSE textbooks, helping future learners succeed in
their qualifications
• Formatted documents to a high standard & matching house style, using advanced features of
Microsoft Word
• Created a basic web page & set up PDFs using Adobe Acrobat
• Organised own workload to meet project requirements, remaining flexible to complete other tasks
within the office, for example covering reception and collecting information for advertising

Sales Assistant at Sneakers Shoe Company, Shrewsbury 2014 – 2016

• Maintained shop displays according to seasonal trends, ensuring an eye-catching layout

• Promoted shoe-care products, exceeding targets by 20% consistently over a 6-month period
• Resolved customer complaints efficiently: offered discount and incentives to ensure customer
satisfaction, referring to a supervisor where appropriate

INTERESTS
Photography – won 2nd prize at the 2017 Young Photographer’s Festival with a piece entitled ‘Black Hole’

Rowing – Social Secretary of the University of Bristol Boat Club, organising weekly events for 250 members
and liaising with local companies for sponsorship, successfully winning £3000 for the club

References available on request

Example 2: Chronological, 1 page
Zhang Ni
 Basement Flat, 10 Crown Road, Bristol, BS31 11RE
 ni-xiongpeng@pretendemail.com  01234 567890
Education and qualifications
Sept 17 - present MSc Economics & Finance, University of Bristol
▪ Modules include International Finance, Investment Management, Derivatives & Banking
▪ Gained a solid grounding in corporate finance and economic tools
▪ Developed a methodical and accurate approach when conducting statistical analysis
▪ Dissertation explores the ethical implications of the financial crash on corporate finance
Sept 14 - July 17 BA Economics, Beijing Jiaotong University
▪ Modules included Strategic Management, Econometrics and Business Law
▪ Gained an understanding of economic theory and debates surrounding economic
performance
▪ Developed advanced skills in mathematics and statistics including SPSS software
▪ Dissertation explored the impact of environmental policy on economic growth
Relevant work experience
Oct 17 – present Treasurer, Chinese Society, University of Bristol, Students’ Union
▪ Experienced in managing the society’s financial planning
▪ Implemented a new system for tracking the society’s finances, using Excel
▪ Demonstrated excellent written communication skills when producing financial reports
▪ Explained complex information in a clear and precise manner when delivering
presentations on finance
▪ Committed to ensuring all spending conformed to the Student Union regulations
June 16 – Aug 16 Intern, Bank of Bejing
▪ Developed excellent communication and people skills when dealing with customers
▪ Demonstrated empathy to clients’ needs and discretion when dealing with confidential
information
▪ Gained up to date knowledge of financial services and products
▪ Demonstrated attention to detail when conducting administration tasks including
maintaining records and sending letters to customers
▪ Adaptable and flexible approach when working as part of a team
Additional experience
Oct 17 – present Student Ambassador, Bristol University
July 17 – Aug 17 Volunteer, African Impact, Zambia
Further information
Languages: Fluent in Mandarin and English
Interests
In my spare time I enjoy challenging myself; I recently travelled to Tanzania where I climbed
Mount Kilimanjaro. I am an active member of the rowing society where I take part in weekly
training activities and social events.
References
Available on request
Example 3: Chronological, 1 page (for part-time work)
Penelope French
Email: penelope.french@pretendemail.com Phone: 01234 567890

Key skills
• Excellent problem solving and numeracy skills
• Effective communicator with strong customer service skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Education
University of Bristol (2018 – present)

• BA French
St Bernard’s School Sixth Form, Wiltshire (2016 – 2018)

• A levels: Physics (A), French (A), Maths (B)

St Bernard’s School, Wiltshire (2011 – 2016)

• 10 GCSEs including Maths (A), French (A) and English (B)

Work experience
Customer Assistant, Odeon Cinema, Swindon
(April 2017 to present)

• Meeting and greeting customers, making film suggestions and ensuring cinemas are clean
and tidy for the next viewing
• Serving food, drinks and tickets in an efficient and polite manner
• Upselling to customers, exceeding sales targets by 35%
• Resolving customer complaints and escalating when necessary
Weekend Sales Assistant, Apples and Pears Greengrocers, Swindon
(February 2016 to March 2018)

• Serving and assisting customers, on the shop floor and at tills

• Ensuring displays were neat and eye-catching
• Rotating stock
• Cleaning the shop at the end of day and independently locking up

Other experience
Captain of the Sixth Form Hockey Team
(October 2016 to March 2018)

• Lead the hockey team throughout sixth form, taking part in weekly games as well as
county competitions. Gained valuable public speaking experience by delivering end of
term sports reports to the whole school.
• Provided support in games lessons and extra-curricular clubs for younger pupils,
increasing their inter-personal skills and acting as a role model.

References
Available on request
Example 4: Chronological, 2 pages

Lucy Western
5 South Road, Bristol, BS61 7RW
Mobile: 01234 567890
Email: lucy.western@pretendemail.com

Education
2015-2019 University of Bristol, Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science
• Registered Veterinary Nursing (RVN) qualification, RCVS
• Unique course combining anatomical science, physiology, infection & immunity and animal
welfare with clinical placements and rotations
• Average 67%, 2:1 predicted
• Final Year Research Project on feline weight management and owner compliance
2008-2015 Harldon Comprehensive School, Harldon
• A Levels: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Geography (B)
• 10 GCSEs including Mathematics (A) and English (B)

Practical experience
2017-2018 Happy Vets, Newport, South Wales 42 week placement
• Developed self-management and attention to detail in 5 vet 3 VN corporate practice
• Suggested & developed weight control clinic supporting over 35 patients in 6 week pilot
• Worked effectively under pressure to support surgical procedures including monitoring
patients under anaesthesia
• Assisted with first line emergency treatment calmly and efficiently developing effective team
communication skills
2017 Langford Veterinary Services, Bristol 21 week placement
• Included 3 week equine rotation in the Equine Centre and 3 weeks in the Small Animal Referral
Hospital
• Skills developed in critical care & wound management
• Effectively monitored and assisted in the recovery of patients after surgical procedures
2016 Lightfoot Veterinary Practice, Sandwell 10 week summer placement
• Demonstrated proactive nature through ability to adapt working in rural mixed practice
• Maintained accurate and effective clinical records with appropriate attention to detail
• Collected samples for lab analysis in accordance to procedure
• Established Facebook and Twitter accounts to develop client relationships
2015 Harldon Veterinary Practice, Harldon 10 week summer placement
• Enthusiastically contributed to small animal independent clinic
• Communicated effectively and confidently with colleagues and clients
• Prepared equipment and helped position animals for diagnostic procedures
• Maintained high levels of hygiene with accordance to health and safety
• Fed and monitored patients in accordance to their needs
 Other Experience
2012-present Harldon Dogs Home, Harldon
• Committed volunteer in shelter that cares for over 1,500 dogs a year
• Fundraised over £2000 though half marathons and street collections using professional and
friendly persuasion
• Initiated children’s summer workshops focused on canine welfare with 30+ 5-9 year olds
participating annually
2016 Student Representative, VNBS course, University of Bristol
• Elected year representative for peers
• Fed back suggestions for course improvement to termly student-staff liaison committee,
demonstrating negotiating skills by convincing staff to implement changes, for example the
earlier release of marks
• Developed listening skills through meetings with passionate groups of up to 20 students
2014 Harldon PLC, Harldon
• Customer Service Adviser adapting to multiple roles in high pressure environment
• Handled clients with tact and patience to enable efficient support of busy office
• Trained replacement at the end of the summer to enable smooth handover

Interests and skills

IT Confident user of Microsoft packages and CRM systems
Driving Full, clean licence and own car
Languages English: fluent; French: conversational
Horse riding Cared for and ridden horses since the age of 6 and assisted with foaling
Mechanics Maintaining and racing off-road vehicles

References
Dr John Smith, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing (personal tutor for 3 years)
School of Veterinary Sciences
Langford
Bristol
BS81 1ZZ
Email: john.smith@pretendemail.com
Telephone: 01179 123 456
Mrs Sue Brown, Harldon Dogs Home Manager (supervisor throughout volunteering)
Harldon Dogs Home
Chew Road
Harldon
HR50 2NY
Email: sbrown@pretendemail.com
Telephone: 01225 123 456
Example 5: Chronological, 2 pages
Gina Li Juan Xu
123 Redland Avenue, Bristol, BS81 2SD
01234 567890
lx13859@my.bristol.ac.uk
An enthusiastic Childhood Studies student, with diverse experience of working with children and strong
research and writing skills developed through extra-curricular activities, now seeking a fulfilling graduate
role working in child protection.

Education
University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Sept 2016 – present
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Childhood Studies: predicted 2:1

• Units studied include: Education, Diversity and Schooling, Social Research Methods and Children
and Young People in the Law
• Dissertation about the changing role of the state in child protection cases – primary and desk-based
research undertaken to investigate the dissertation hypothesis
Lijiang International School, Lijiang, China 2014 – 2016
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): 41/45 (632 UCAS points equivalent)

• English A1 HL: 7; History HL: 5; Psychology HL: 7; Mandarin Ab Initio SL: 6; Maths SL: 7; Social
and Cultural Anthropology SL: 6; Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay: 3

Relevant volunteering and work experience

Youth Club Leader, Clifton, Bristol Jun 2017 – present

• Planned a schedule of activities, collaborating with 2 other club leaders to ensure activities are
appropriate for age range of 8-12
• Developed a range of educational and fun activities for the children to help them gain skills and
develop confidence
• Worked closely with children on activities to support and encourage their personal development
Research Intern, Save the Children China Jun – Aug 2017

• Researched funds nationally and internationally and created a 60-page report outlining the results
• Developed qualitative and quantitative research methods including use of interviews and SPSS
• Actively sought additional administrative tasks including updating documents and communicating
with sponsors
Student Ambassador, University of Bristol Sept 2016 – Jun 2017

• Used highly effective communication skills to provide guided tours of the University at open days
and visit days for prospective students and their families
• Supported school children in work-based activities organised by the Widening Participation Team to
build confidence and encourage them to consider applying to a University
• Responded to questions and directed visitors to other services in a friendly and helpful manner
ensuring a positive impression of the University
Teacher/Activity Leader, Lijiang Children’s Centre Sept 2014 – Jun 2016

• Taught English and Maths to 70 primary school students at the Children’s Centre
• Created inspiring curriculum and devised fun activities to reinforce learning
• Served food for the children on the weekends, and led recreational activities after dinner
Other experience
Epigram (Bristol Students’ Union Newspaper), Freelance writer 2016 – present

• Developed effective research skills into a wide range of subject matter, including interviews
• Clearly presented complex ideas in articles of up to 500 words monthly
• Worked independently on articles to contribute to the wider team goal of the newspaper
Debate Society at Lijiang International School, Vice President Sept 2015 – Apr 2016

• Led the Debate Society to win the Society of the Year at Lijiang International School
• Introduced points-system within the society that allows members to engage better with each other
and the activities, which led the society to win several awards for debate competitions
Lijiang International School, Assistant Sep 2014 – June 2015

• Managed incoming student’s data and dealt directly with students’ parents
• Worked on several projects, such as planning the Teacher’s Award and Welcome Fair

Key skills
Communication

• Strong verbal communication skills developed through interaction with a variety of people from
different age groups and backgrounds as a Student Ambassador, including delivering presentations
for audiences of up to 50 people
• Excellent written communication skills developed through writing for student newspaper
Problem-solving

• Calm, efficient and logical approach to problem-solving developed through problem-based learning
at University, both individually and in group projects
• Adept at thinking on my feet when faced with frequent problems as an Activity Leader, including
dealing with friendship disputes and managing activities with limited resources and funds
Team working

• Communicated effectively with the University orchestra as a member of the cello section, as well as
showing dedication by attending regular practice sessions and concerts throughout the season
Organisational

• Plan activities for the Youth Club members within strict budgetary requirements, delivering events
for less than £2 per child, and ensuring sufficient staff members for safety

Awards and achievements

• Raised £1,560 for Winston’s Wish charity by undertaking a sponsored ‘bake-off’ at Halls of
Residence in 2016
• Final year course rep for the BSc Childhood Studies course, elected by fellow students to represent
their views to academics

Interests
• Languages – English and Mandarin (fluent), German and Cantonese (working knowledge)
• Music – have played cello throughout school years and at university in the orchestra
• IT – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Food and drink – organise regular dinner nights with a group of friends

References available on request

Example 6: Skills-based, 1 page (undergraduate seeking year in industry placement)
Rebecca Tupman
Home: 25 Stifton Lane, St Austell, PL67 6GH Term time: 321 Cotham Road, Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 1AA
Tel: 01234 567890 Email: rt12345@my.bristol.ac.uk

PROFILE
Second-year Chemistry student at the University of Bristol, passionate about the links between complex chemistry
and everyday applications. Looking for an industrial placement in the area of computational chemistry.

EDUCATION
2017 – Present: University of Bristol
MSci in Chemistry with Industrial Experience (working at a 2:1)
Practical mark: 70%, Introductory Chemistry (70%), Chemistry for Physical Scientists (67%),
Maths for Chemistry (62%)

2015 – 2017: Cornwall College (St Austell Campus)

3 A Levels: Mathematics (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (B) and 1 AS Level: Computer Science (A)

2010 – 2015: Poltair Secondary School

11 GCSEs A*-B, including English and Mathematics

RELEVANT SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Practical work in the laboratory has developed my skills in synthetic and spectroscopic techniques. Project
work in these techniques has strengthened my organisation skills and independent learning.
• Using COSHH forms has given me awareness of the health and safety regulations required when using
certain chemicals. I appreciate the need for tidiness in a laboratory environment and to follow protocols.
• Writing formal reports on chemistry experiments has enhanced my analytical and writing abilities.
• Using Gaussian software has broadened my IT skills, as I explored the structure, reactivity and spectroscopy
of many molecules; this could extend to small-molecule pharmacologically-active protein ligands.
• Participating in group seminars and answering 1:1 questions has developed my ability to think creatively and
formulate answers to complex problems quickly without prior preparation.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Life Guard, Polkyth Leisure Centre Jan 2016 – Sept 2017
• Achieved a full qualification as a lifeguard which consisted of intense practical and theoretical training and
required good time management skills alongside my A-Levels.
• Undertook significant responsibility supervising the pool during busy periods.
• Regularly liaised with members of the public to communicate safety protocols. Developed excellent verbal
communication, assertiveness and initiative which I used to facilitate a safer, more enjoyable environment.
• Learnt how to deal with high pressure situations in a calm and polite manner.
• Participated as a reliable member of a team of 12 staff, supporting colleagues by covering shifts, ensuring I
was punctual and hardworking and developing close friendships with some staff members.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Treasurer of Chemistry Society Oct 2017 – present
• Responsible for handling accounts, sponsorship and membership fees of society with 110 members.
• Inherited a society that was £250 in debt and successfully increased sponsorship fees from Teach First and
KPMG to bring the society to a profit of £400.
• Developed negotiation and business awareness skills by researching and contacting companies.

Cornwall College Award for best the Computer Science project 2016
• Built on my basic knowledge of coding and taught myself PHP.
• Used this to create a computer science project involving fractals which won the ‘Best Computer Science
project’ out of 54 students.

REFERENCES: Available on request

Example 7: Skills-based, 2 pages
Thomas Barnfield
5 Bristol Road, Bristol, BS1 1BA | 0117 123 4567 | t.barnfield@pretendemail.com

Personal Profile

An enthusiastic and hardworking final year MEng Mechanical Engineering student with practical
experience in robotic systems and image processing, now seeking a graduate opportunity in
artificial intelligence and computer vision.

Key Skills

Project Management
• Gained experience in robotics project management from experienced colleagues at Bristol
Robotics Laboratory, applied the techniques I learned to other projects.
• Project managed Bristol Robotics Society entry for Robot Challenge Air Race 2018.
Developed the aim and scope of the project, delegated key tasks based on team members’
skill sets, and tracked progress using a Gantt chart to ensure that deadlines were met.
• Led on the development of the self-righting mechanism for Bristol Robot Wars entry,
calculating the cost of material, sourcing distributors and adhering to deadlines.

Technical Skills
• Developed and tested visual recognition technology during Robotics Laboratory internship
to enable robots to carry out quality assurance on production of machine components.
• Constructed a pneumatic front-mounted arm for use as a self-righting mechanism on Robot
Wars entry, successful use of this allowed us to finish in 3rd place in the competition.
• Researched robotic face technology for final year project and constructed a model that was
capable of mimicking human eyebrow and mouth movement to copy facial expressions.

Interpersonal
• Provided a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in a local Bristol pub, serving drinks and
food to customers as well as engaging in conversation with regular customers at the bar.
• Collaborated with colleagues from a range of ages and nationalities at Bristol Robotics
Laboratory. Strong written and verbal communication was required to ensure that no
mistakes were made on the project.
• Taught outdoor skills to a Bristol Scout group, clear instructions were crucial to prevent
injury during activities such as building a fire and pitching a tent.

Leadership
• Assisted in leading meetings of a Bristol scout group of 25 young people, taking the lead on
outdoor skills training as well as three 10 mile hikes. Responsible for the overall safety of the
group when in a leadership role.
• Led the University of Bristol Robotics Society, setting objectives for the year and delegating
responsibility to other members of the committee.

IT Skills
• Utilised a number of engineering specific software packages including Matlab, AutoDesk
Inventor as well as the Adobe Illustrator design software.
• Experienced in using HTML, CSS, C++ and C#.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, notably Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education

2015-Present University of Bristol MEng Mechanical Engineering, predicted 2:1

Relevant Modules: Robotic Systems (71), Systems and Control Engineering (68), Power
Generation for the 22nd Century (73)
Final Year Project: Robotic Face that can recognise and imitate human facial expressions.

2008-2015 St John’s Grammar School, Bristol

A levels – Computer Science A*, Mathematics A, Physics A

GCSEs – 11 A*-A including English and Mathematics

Relevant Employment & Work Experience

Summer 2016 Internship, Bristol Robotics Laboratory

• Collaborated with four other team members on a research project for robot vision.
• Analysed the results of testing to make improvements to the image recognition.
• Gained experience of a professional engineering environment and developed key skills.

Other Employment & Work Experience

2015-Present Bar staff, The Red Lion

• Front-of-house role involving serving drinks, taking food orders and handling money.
• Cleaning duties to ensure that the pub met a high standard of health and safety.

2013-Present Scout Troop Assistant

• Assist the Troop Leader in weekly meetings, helping the Scouts achieve badges and
awards.
• Responsible for teaching outdoor camping skills, preparing and delivering the activities.

Responsibilities

2017-Present President, University of Bristol Robotics Society

• Chaired society meetings, project-managed society entries to robotics competitions,
oversaw the executive committee, applied for corporate sponsorship.

Interests and Achievements

Robot Wars – Part of a 4-person team for the 6th University of Bristol Robot Wars competition with
the robot ‘Rampage’ which we designed and built ourselves, finished in 3rd place out of 15.

Running – An avid runner, having taken part in the Bristol Half Marathon 2018 as well as the
Tough Mudder 2017, now pushing myself further to take part in the Bristol and Bath Marathon in
2019.

References

Available on request.
Example 8: Mixed Chronological & Skills, 2 pages
Kath Garcia
28 Bath Lane, Bristol, BS1 4KR
07987 654 321 | kath.garcia@pretendemail.com

Personal Profile

Creative and detail-oriented final year BA English student with experience of editorial responsibilities as
well as writing for a variety of audiences, seeking an opportunity to apply and develop these skills within a
major publishing house.

Education

2016-Present University of Bristol BA English – predicted 1st

• Relevant Modules: Theory and Practice of Literary Editing (72), Writing the Working Classes (65),
Creative Writing (78)
• Dissertation title, ‘Broadsheets and Tabloids: the role of newspapers in UK class segregation.’

2009-2016 Stannington Comprehensive, Stannington

• A levels – English A*, French A, Psychology A
• GCSEs – 11 A*-A including English and Mathematics

Relevant Employment & Work Experience

2017-Present Arts Section Editor, Epigram

• Responsibility for the arts section of the fortnightly student newspaper Epigram, circulation of
20,000 across its multimedia platforms.
• Manager of a deputy editor and online editor for the arts section.
• Commissioned and edited articles, and regularly met with writers to discuss the direction for each
edition.
• Designed the section using InDesign software.

Summer 2016 Translator, Fabric Express

• Translated text English-to-French and English-to-Spanish for a small fabrics company seeking to
expand their distribution into Europe.
• Adapted company sales material, ensuring that it retained the meaning of the original text while
also reading in an appealing manner.
• Corresponded with overseas companies via telephone in French and Spanish.

Other Employment & Work Experience

2015-Present Sales Assistant, Mountain Warehouse

• Provided a high-standard of customer service to an average of 500 customers per day.
• Collaborated as part of a sales team, strong communication skills were required to prevent any
confusion during shift changeover on a busy day.
• Handled money in a sales position on the tills, as well as being trusted to order new stock.
• Asked to return to work during university academic holidays.

Skills
 • Attention to detail: Well-developed skills of accuracy and attention to detail. Essential in role as
Epigram Editor to ensure that published issues were of high quality and contained no spelling,
grammatical or factual errors. Required as a Sales Assistant when handling money, as well as being
a Translator to ensure that translations accurately represented the original text.

• Editing: 18 months experience in writing, editing and proofreading text to ensure that publications
were of a high quality and that articles were consistent with the Epigram style. Edited text in other
languages to ensure that it was fit for purpose as sales material, my translation abilities were highly
trusted as no other staff members were bi-lingual.

• Communication: Very experienced in written and oral communication in English, French and
Spanish. Delivered monthly individual and termly group presentations through my course for which
I achieved high marks, averaging a first. Represented Fabric Express in international client calls,
securing a £20,000 deal with a Spanish clothes manufacturer.

• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, notably Word and Publisher. Experience in using InDesign to
create a high-quality student newspaper. Designed presentations using Prezi when delivering talks
as part of my studies.

• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English, French and Spanish, conversational level in Italian
and basic level in German.

Responsibilities

2017-Present Course Representative for BA English

• Elected course representative by classmates for 2 years. Duties include attending regular meetings
with academic staff to relay concerns and feedback from students. A key achievement was
negotiating with academic staff to reduce the waiting period for essay feedback from 1 month to 3
weeks.

Interests and Achievements

• Mountaineering – In 2016 I raised £500 for the British Heart Foundation by completing the ‘Three
Peaks Challenge’ which involved climbing the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and
Wales in 24 hours.

• Bristol PLUS 2018 – Participated in an extra-curricular award scheme to develop my skills in

employability. Awarded to 1005 students

References

Available on request.
Example 9: Academic, chronological with detailed qualifications, 2 pages
NICHOLAS HERBERT
ADDRESS: CONTACT DETAILS:
19 Grey Road nick.herbert@pretendemail.com
Bristol Mobile: 07123 456789
BS71 6BB Landline: 0117 123 123

Relevant experience
Associate Lecturer in Chinese language and culture, University of Bristol Jan 2018 – June 2018
• Immediately after the submission of my thesis, I was offered this position with full responsibilities for the final
year modules (translation, grammar, and oral classes) and co-teaching responsibilities for the 1st and 2nd year
language modules (grammar, oral, and writing abilities) in addition to duties listed below (see GTA position).
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Chinese and Translation, University of Bristol May 2015 – May 2016
• Tutor of Specialist Translation at postgraduate level (MA Translation). Planning the syllabus and creating
additional material for self-study and e-learning. Setting assessments and providing feedback. Ongoing support
to students’ individual needs. Providing regular reports on students’ attendance and progress. Pastoral care.
• Chinese grammar, oral, and writing abilities classes to undergraduates (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year, beginners to
advanced). Creation of syllabi and didactic units using a variety of multimedia aids. Examining students (written
and oral modules) and providing feedback (formal and informal). Pastoral care. Very high feedback results in
several modules (up to 4.89 out of 5).
PhD Researcher, University of Bristol Sept 2014 – Jan 2018
• Created, developed and managed an original research project.
• Identified research gap and designed criteria to evaluate possible explanations.
• Analysed a variety of sources, from different literary genres (novels, short stories, essays, poems), to diaries,
blogs, newspaper articles, reviews, video and audio recordings, radio interviews, documentaries, and films.
• Cultivated contacts at Chinese and UK national libraries and archives, as well as with publishers, literary
translators, poets, and scholars.
• Organised and participated in conferences and workshops, in China and UK.

Education and Qualifications

PhD in Interdisciplinary research (Modern Languages), University of Bristol Sept 2014 – Jan 2018
Funded by the University of Bristol (UK), full time (interruption Feb–June 2015 due to family illness)
• Thesis title: “The role of translation theory in teaching Chinese as a foreign language to English speakers,
focussing on contemporary Chinese poetry”
• Excellent examiners’ report from Professor Jones at University of Bristol and Dr. Smith from Exeter University –
transcript provided on request
• Areas of interest: literary and verse translation, translation theory, critical theories, comparative analysis,
interdisciplinary methodology, creativity studies, Chinese contemporary poetry.
MA in Chinese-English translation, University of Bristol Oct 2012 – Feb 2014
Awarded distinction
• Literary path: translation theory, translation methodologies, critical theories, gender studies, postcolonial
theories, philology, Chinese linguistics, literary translation workshops.
• Dissertation title: “Putting translation theory into practice: the role of workshops when teaching Chinese to
native English speakers”
BA in Modern Languages, Linguistics and Literature Oct 2009 – June 2012
Department of Modern Languages, Zhejiang University, China
Grade: Equivalent to 2:1 (72%)
• Main subjects covered: linguistics, English language and literature, German literature, Chinese literature,
Spanish language, philosophy, history, anthropology, history of art, writing workshops.
• Dean’s Honour List; High Honours Award
Paignton Community College Sept 2002 – Jul 2009
A Levels: English Literature (A), Chinese (A), French (B)
Best Essay Prize (2009)

Other professional qualifications

LTHE 1&2 (Masters level), Higher Education Academy 2015–2017
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (as of 16 December 2017) Postgraduate Certificate in
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Topics covered include: teaching methodologies, planning, giving
feedback, assessment, e-learning and new technologies.
Member of the Translation Association of the Society of Authors Feb 2017 onwards
Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists Sept 2016 onwards

Additional work experience

I have extensive experience working as a private tutor to high-school students (modern languages), and a teacher of
Chinese conversation to children (ongoing part-time activity) and adults. I have also worked as an associate editor for
online journals including Chinese Language Theory and the Journal of Modern Languages.

Language Skills
English Native speaker; excellent written and oral skills
Chinese Very high level of proficiency. Excellent written and oral skills
French Upper-intermediate level (A-level, 2007-2009)
Spanish Beginner level

Publications
Please see appendix on page 3 (not included in this example) for details of journal articles, book chapters and books
that I have written or co-written. Also included are forthcoming articles, a book proposal which has been submitted to
Simon and Simon publishers and a number of chapters which are in progress.
A note about publications: these should be properly referenced, as if you were citing them.

Conference presentations
• Learning Chinese for the non-native speaker; workshop led at Language Teacher June 2016 (invited speaker)
• Learners of Language; co-hosted lecture at Language Teacher June 2016 (invited speaker)
• ‘Help! I need to learn Chinese’; a TEDLanguage Talk hosted online with over 2000 views
A note about conference details: include specifics such as date, location and invited speaker / chair / organised.

Referees
A note about references: include 3 academic references and try to avoid writing ‘references available on request’.
Example 10: Academic, chronological with detailed skills, 4 pages (with appendix details)
Aishwarya Bhatia
University Plant Science Department Home 26 Whiddon Avenue
University of Bristol Kingswood
Life Sciences Building Oldham
24 Tyndall Avenue London, E21 5AJ
Bristol, BS8 1QT Mobile: 01234 567890
Tel: +44 (0)117 123 4567

a.bhatia@bristol.ac.uk
www.linkedin.com/pub/aisha-bhatia7/11/b78

Education

2015 – present PhD Plant Biochemistry, University of Bristol

• Thesis title: Molecular determination of sodium/calcium transporters across the

vacuolar membrane of allium ampeloprasum
• Supervised by Professor Peter Nodley, University of Bristol and Dr Helen Snood,
University of Cardiff and funded by the BBSRC
• Using a range of molecular and biochemical techniques to identify and isolate the
transporter gene
• Key publication: Phillips, J. and Bhatia, A. (2017). A novel transport system across
the vacuolar membrane in allium ampeloprasum. Journal of Experimental Botany,
295, 44 – 79
• See appendix on page 4 for a detailed synopsis and a full list of publications -
including book chapters and journal articles - and conference presentations and
posters

2013 – 2015 MSc Environmental Management, University of Bath

• Modules included: Environmental education, transport policy, global warming,

nuclear waste, flood prevention and habitat protection
• Final dissertation: Bioremediation for land areas adjacent to wind farms in the South
West of the United Kingdom

2010 – 2013 BSc (Hons) Zoology (2:1), University of Southampton

• Modules included: microorganisms, animal physiology, molecular biology

• Final year project: Investigating an alternative in vitro method for ecotoxicological
testing around Southampton Water

2003 – 2010 St. Stephen’s School, London

• A-levels: Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Maths (B), General Studies (B)
• AS level: Further Maths (B)
Research skills

Technical
During the course of my research I have built up a wealth of techniques including:

• Molecular/Cellular Biology: Familiar with a wide range of techniques including

PCR, microarrays, bioinformatics, ELISA.
• Biochemistry: Protein chemistry, isolation and purification techniques, formulation
of novel methodologies.
• Environmental surveying and sampling techniques: Autosal and portasal
salinometers, oxygen titrator, niskin, reversal thermometers, corer and box corer
uses, anthropogenic transient tracers analyses (GC).
• Highly computer literate, able to analyse large datasets, modelling, extensive
genomic and metabolomic analyses. Proficient in Windows, Linux, Microsoft Office,
MatLab, LaTex, Python, salinometer data logger, Ocean data viewer, TIAMO 2.0.

Supervision and teaching

• Supervised the research projects of two undergraduate students during my third
year, including organising and planning their work, managing them on a day-to-day
basis and explained scientific facts to them.
• Postgraduate demonstrator, regularly supervising practicals for undergraduate
students throughout the Plant Science Department.
• Planning and leading a number of seminars for undergraduate students throughout
the Faculty of Science and throughout the academic year.
• Taught a small group of 6 second year students for 3 sessions during my third year
as part of a Plant Molecular Biology module, including preparing problem-based
lectures to assist them with their understanding of the lectures and practicals.
• A mentor to 3 Masters students throughout my PhD to date, providing academic
and pastoral support.

Communication
• Excellent written ability, developed through writing my thesis and co-writing
papers and posters for presentations.
• Good oral presentation skills, having presented my work as a poster four times at
scientific conferences around the UK as well as delivering a talk in France (please
see appendix for more details). I have also made several presentations within my
department.
• Organised, efficient and accurate lab-based work.
• Assisted the department with open days at the University, including disseminating
basic science information to prospective students and parents, giving tours and
representing the Faculty at the exhibition.
• Assisted Widening Participation with school visits, showing children from the local
area around the department and answering questions
• Involved in National Science Week to promoting science and the University to
members of the public in the local community.
Work experience

Technical experience: Laboratory Assistant, Jones’ Brewery (8 weeks, 2015)

• Worked in busy laboratory, learning new laboratory techniques for quality control
• Followed procedures accurately, and kept detailed records on database
• Developed good time management and organisational skills.

Voluntary work: Act for Wildlife (Jan 2015 – June 2015)

Worked on two projects:
1. Conservation work in Mauritius
2. Teaching English to children (aged 8 – 12). This required excellent organisational
skills as well as being creative and flexible.

Casual work: retail and bar work (Summer 2011, 2012 and alongside study)
Mixture of retail and bar work to subsidise my study costs.

Awards and scholarships

• BBSRC Doctoral Award 2015 – 2019

• Burroughs Wellcome Computational Equipment Grant, 2016 – 2017
• NSC Travel Grant to the European Biotechnology Congress, Bucharest, May 2017

Professional membership

Student Member of the Society for Experimental Biology, 2017 – present

Referees

Professor P. Nodley Dr Hugh Norwood Dr Henry Winkleman

Dept of Plant Sciences Environmental Sciences Biology Department
University of Bristol University of Bath University of Poppleton
Bristol BS2 1AY Bath BA22 7PP Poppleton POP 3BJ
+44 (0)117 123456 +44 (0)01225 123456 +44 (0)1112 7628392
p.n@bristol.ac.uk h.n@bath.ac.uk h.wickleman@pop.ac.uk
 Appendix

Detailed synopsis of PhD

You may wish to append an abstract of your PhD, briefly summarising your research in an
accessible way. It usually covers four key areas:

• The focus of your research (the problem or issue being addressed)

• The method(s) used
• The results or findings
• The main conclusions or recommendations

Conferences, presentations and courses attended

Include name of conference, title of paper/presentation, location and date

Publications

Can separate into “published”, followed by “forthcoming” (with year), “under review”
and/or “submitted”.
Some of the possible sub-headings you might include in this section:
Professional journal papers
Review articles
Book reviews
Authored books
Edited books
Guest editorships: journals
Academic journal papers
Book chapters
Publications in conference proceedings
Popular journal papers
Other publications (e.g. short encyclopaedia entries; contributions to dictionaries; book
reviews, etc)

When listing publications it's usual to follow the Harvard referencing system although you
can be flexible on this.