CV Sample – 1
Name of Candidate
email@address.co.uk - 07712 345678
99 Example Street, Example Town, EX4 3PL
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Here you should take a few lines, not a few paragraphs (save that for the cover letter) to quickly outline your interest in the role and
why you’d be a good fit. Do not list out your skills here as they will be more relevant to employers searching for your CV within a job
role listed under “WORK EXPERIENCE”.
The aim is to highlight your professional attributes and goals, summarizing why someone should consider your application.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Job Title – Dates of Employment (date format should be Month YYYY e.g. November 2011 – May 2012)
Company Name - www.examplelink.co.uk
Location
It is very important to include your dates of employment regardless of whether you are still in the job you have listed. This is
because on any website the CV Search facility will use these dates as well as the skills obtained/utilized in this time period to
determine if you’re what an employer is looking for.
Responsibilities:
 Provide key achievements within a role and try to highlight the skills used to obtain your goal
 Try to avoid soft terms like “high energy” and aim for skills used within the role – such as “programming using C++”
 Provide enough information to entice your potential employers to call you
 Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for
 Write few achievements
Job Title – Dates of Employment
Company Name - www.examplelink.co.uk
Location
For previous employments you should keep the details slightly shorter, remembering to include your dates of employment and key
skills obtained/applied to achieve your goals.
Responsibilities:
 Try to avoid cliché phrases that don’t differentiate you as a candidate
 Always tailor your CV for each job application to match the requirements
 Succinct to the point CVs will be preferred as they are quick to read and won’t be generic
EDUCATION
If you are looking for your first job and do not have much or any work experience at this point, do not fret. Expand on your
education responsibilities and apply them to real life scenarios so an employer has an understanding of what you have achieved and
the means used to get these achievements.
BA (Hons) 2:1, Subject Name - September 2008 - June 2012.
University of Example-town
 You can help sell yourself with a few bullet points on what were some of your goals and achievements during your time at
university
 If any skills were learnt that relate to the job you’re applying for, it would be a good idea to mention those to further align
yourself with their criteria
A-Levels, June 2006 – June 2008
College Name,
Location
GCSE’s, June 2003 – June 2008
College Name,
Location
Key projects undertaken, co-curricular activities, noticeable achievements during college time can be listed here.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Feel free to list these out in bullets or in a table. If you lack experience for a role that you are deeply passionate about, you may want
to mention how you use your spare time to pursue this passion. Be it in reading around the subject matter or expanding your
technical skills.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
CV - Sample 2
Name of candidate
Mobile: XXXX
E-Mail: XXXX
Career Objective
Seeking challenging assignments in the domain of Production / Software Testing / Electronics & Communication with an organization
in the Production Industry.
Summary
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A budding professional pursuing M.Tech. (Communication Technology & Management) from Pune.
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Acquired hands-on knowledge in Analog and Digital Communication, Cellular Mobile Communication, Microprocessor and
Interfacing with a zeal to excel in the field of Electronics & Communication Engineering in the Production Sector.
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Successfully working in the domain of teaching with leading institutions for nearly 3 years, executed academic projects and gained
expertise in OFDM Transceivers and Development of JPEG Coding.
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Capable of setting priorities, developing a work schedule, monitoring progress towards goals, making decisions, weighing risk and
tracking details / data / information / activities.
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A keen strategist and implementer aiming at achieving timely project completion, profit, business growth objectives and
turnaround.
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An effective communicator with excellent skills in building relationships, strong analytical, problem solving and organisational
abilities.
Skills Set
----------------------Technical Skills
Languages: C, C++ & VHDL.
Tools / Packages: VC++, COM, DCOM & Real View.
Processes / Methods: Client / Server programming.
Operating Systems: Windows XP / 98 / Win / CE.
Functional Skills
Domain Knowledge: Concepts of GSM, CDMA, WIMAX, OFDM & DATA Structures.
Academic Projects
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Major M.Tech. Project.
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Simulation of SC-FDMA Transceiver.
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B.E. Projects.
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Designing of SRAM Using VHDL Programming (Major Project).
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Infrared Object Counter (Minor Project).
Academia
------Work Experience
----------Conferences Attended
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Participated in a presentation on “Few More Quasi-Orthogonal Space Time Block Codes for Four Transmit Antennas” and “Low
Complexity Maximum Likelihood Decoder for Quasi-Orthogonal Space Time Block Codes for Four Transmit Antennas” in IEEE
International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Networks from 7th to 9th October 2011, MIR Labs,
Gwalior.
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Participated in a presentation on "Nano Electronics – An advancement of Nano Technology" at National Conference on Electronic
Materials and Applications from 10th to 11th June 2011, Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
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Participated in a presentation on "Embedded Systems Using Wireless Sensor Networks" at 4th National Conference on Wireless
Communication & VLSI Design on 29th May 2011, organized at Gwalior Engineering College, Gwalior.
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Participated in a presentation on "Cognitive Radio and Management of Spectrum" at 2nd National Conference on Innovation &
Entrepreneurship in Information & Communication Technology from 14th to 15th May 2011, Mahamaya Technical University,
Noida.
Personal Details
Date of Birth:
Address:
Linguistic Skills:
Address:
CV - Sample 3
Name of candidate
Phone:
E-mail:
Career Objective
To optimize opportunities given, realize the goals and objectives of the organization. Make a positive contribution towards the
growth of the organization and strive for professional excellence.
Summary & Expertise
Overall 7 Years of experience in ‘Sales and Marketing’ with Pharmaceutical Industry including sales management, product launches,
territory management, and training of Area Business Manager & Sales Executives.
-Strong sense of identifying and capturing opportunities based on abilities to evaluate prospects.
-Clearly articulate, personable and professional with well defined presentation skills
-Dedicated, self driven, focused and result oriented; always one step ahead of the challenges.
-Accountable for personal growth and marketing of existing & launching products.
-Strategic Marketing
-Sales Team Supervision
-Streamlining Efficiencies
-Closing Strategies
-Motivating/retaining employees -Presentations and Management
-Territory Management
-Sales Training
-Relationship Building
-Target achievement
-Excellent negotiator and communicator
-Quickly establish rapport, build credibility and cultivate lasting relationships with major accounts.
Technical Skills
-Good grasp of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, systems and disease processes
-Conversant with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office & MS PowerPoint
-Sound knowledge in SAP FUNCTIONAL ( SD Module)
-Possess outstanding interpersonal, communications and people management skills.
Professional Experience
1) XYZ Pvt. Ltd - Sales Manager (Bangalore), July 20XX to Present
- Recruited in startup organization to monitor Cash flow, marketing budget , Operational cost cuttings & to plan & implement
business process for smooth functioning of the organization.
- Introduced the company in Orissa, Jharkhand, and Bihar & Karnataka in less than two years. Achieved the overall PRPM of 40,000
INR in the first year of operation with 9 products. Set up the proper distribution channel by appointing C& F and stockiest to the
operational areas.
- Working for newly formed organization, having the additional responsibility of Product management. Right from designs of sample
catch-covers, Box & label of saleable goods, designing leave behind literature, finalizing clinical promotional material, gifts, product
cards etc.
Responsibilities Held:
-Built annual sales from start-up to 2 crores. Identified niche market that delivered above-average returns & personal follow up with
important customers.
-Building and nurturing productive relations with doctors with extensive touring across the operational area.
-Providing leadership to a team of business managers, PSRs and operations staff and integrating their efforts to optimize operational
efficiency.
-Conducting sales analysis of the products to identify weak areas to provide needed reinforcements to makeup shortfalls.
-Recruiting, training and building a team of cohesive performers. Arranging refresher training sessions for the field force to keep
their skill levels up-to-date.
-Expense Management: Negotiated supplier discounts on purchases of finished goods, packing materials, implemented quality
control system to control labor expenses at well-below industry average.
-Event Management: Participate in National Doctor Conference like BAPICON, organize CME & sponsor important doctors to
participate in national specialty conferences.
2) ABC Pharmaceuticals - Business Development Manager Jun’ XX- Jun’XX:
Joined the company & recovered 90% bad depth from assigned areas, achieved the PRPM of RM 30,000 within the first quarter.
Expended the operations in north & central Malaysia by recruiting, training & guiding a dynamic team of sales executives.
Responsibilities Held:
-Fore fronting entire business development operations in assigned areas of Malaysia with a dynamic team of medical
representatives.
-Efficiently managing customer base of 1000+ Customers (Distributors) alone with the Institutional sales n Tenders on an average of
3 million MYR to expand brand reach & identity.
Attainments:
-Accelerated business by increasing turnover from MYR 800000 to MYR 3200000 domestic sales in just 1 year.
-Recognized for superior performance as “Employee of the Month” honoree.
3) PQR Pharmaceuticals, Pune - Brand Executive, Apr’ XX – May’ XX:
Responsibilities Held:
-Launched the new Cardiac and Diabetic division (Laser)
-Quickly established the brands like Bptite, Rabefast – DSR (ORG no.1),
-Brand promotion & establishment in assigned areas.
-Getting a decent market share of difficult Cardiac & Diabetic segment.
Attainments:
-Felicitated with an award from Senior Vice President (Sales) for Best Detailing Presentation over Charily Pure Molecules.
-Consistently achieved the target in tough market scenario.
-Attained increase in volume as well as quality sales.
-Received commendation from VP for consistently achieving budgeted growth in tough area of Jamshedpur,Jharkhand.
-The average achievement for the financial year 2007- 2008 was 134%.
Extra Curriculum
-Holds the distinction of being 3 times consecutive winner of Evergreen cup (A District Level Badminton Championship) both in
singles and doubles.
-Actively played cricket both in school as well as district level as an aggressive fast bowler n pinch hitter batsman.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Languages Known:
CV Sample – 4
Forename Surname | X Graduate
Location: xxxxxxx
Telephone: xxxxxxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Professional profile
Provide a summary of your abilities including detail on the skills and knowledge you have to offer employers, including
your educational achievements (especially your degree), grades, courses and projects.
Expand on industry specific knowledge and the transferable workplace skills you have gained throughout your degree
such as communication, teamwork, organization, planning, IT skills etc. Also, if you have any impressive extra-curricular
activities, then it’s worth touching upon them here.
Education & qualifications
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University name – Dates attended (from – to)
o Degree subject – Classification
Add some detail on modules, specialism, projects, papers etc.
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College name – Dates attended (from – to)
o Qualification – Grade
o Qualification – Grade
o Qualification – Grade
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School name – Dates attended (from – to)
o Qualification – Grade
o Qualification – Grade
o Qualification – Grade
Placements and projects
To compensate for your lack of experience, fill this section with plenty of examples of skills that could be applied in the workplace by
detailing any impressive projects (from in or outside of university) or work placements you have undertaken.
mmmyyyy - mmm yyyy
Project/placement
Outline
Give a summary of the project/placement explaining the overall goal and what your involvement was
Key responsibilities
 Detail your responsibilities and showcase as much of your skills and knowledge as possible
 Use professional language and show how your duties impact the business where possible
 Try to highlight skills and knowledge from your degree and show how you apply them
 Include subject-matter knowledge from your degree and transferable skills, like communication, teamwork, planning etc.
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Key achievements
 If possible, try to add some impressive achievements you’ve made that have had a big impact on the employer or a
customer/client
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Project/placement
Awards and recognition
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Award and awarding body -Year
Award and awarding body - Year
Interests
Interests:
List any interests that could be relevant to the roles you are applying for, or could generally be deemed
as impressive, such as competing in contests, fundraising, volunteering, travelling or playing sports.
Candidate’s Signature
Candidate’s Name
CV Sample – 5
Forename Surname | Professional Title
Location: xxxxxxx
Telephone: xxxxxxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Professional profile
Add a punchy one or two-line sentence that gives a high-level overview of your skillset and will appeal to your target employers and
recruiters.
Here expand upon the above with a more detailed summary of what you do – include industry experience, skills, IT knowledge,
qualifications etc. and try to show how your work benefits your employers. 3-5 lines will be about right for this section.
Career summary
mm/yyyy - Present
Company Name, Location
Role Title
Outline
Give a high-level overview of the role to show how you fit into the organization and what the overall goal of your role is. 1-3 lines
should be enough.
Key responsibilities
 Detail your responsibilities and showcase as much of your skills and knowledge as possible
 Use professional language and show how your duties impact the business where possible
 Give lots of detail in recent roles and less in old roles as you go down the CV
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Key achievements/projects
 If possible, try to add some impressive achievements you’ve made that have had a big impact on the employer or a
customer/client
 Use numbers to quantify these achievements if you can (e.g. sold 100 units in 1 month)
Mmmyyyy – mmm yyyy Company Name, Location
Role Title
Outline
Give a high-level overview of the role to show how you fit into the organisation and what the overall goal of your role is. 1-3 lines
should be enough.
Key responsibilities
 Detail your responsibilities and showcase as much of your skills and knowledge as possible
 Use professional language and show how your duties impact the business where possible
 Give lots of detail in recent roles and less in old roles as you go down the CV
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Key achievements/projects
 If possible, try to add some impressive achievements you’ve made that have had a big impact on the employer or a
customer/client
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Role Title
Outline
As you progress down the CV to old roles, it’s best to summarise the roles in 1-3 lines.
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Role Title
Outline
As you progress down the CV to old roles, it’s best to summarise the roles in 1-3 lines.
(List down all key roles you want to highlight below)
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Role Title
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Role Title
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Role Title
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Role Title
Education& qualifications
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Qualification, grade – Institution – Year
Qualification, grade – Institution – Year
Qualification, grade – Institution – Year
References available on request
Candidate’s Signature
Candidate’s Name