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Our sample CVs are designed to give you ideas on the content and structure of an effective CV. They are only a guide, however, so make sure you choose the best way to present your experience.
You can also use Shortlist.me to create or optimise an existing CV and, of course, book an appointment with us to receive individual feedback on your draft CV.

Please note that all student names and contact details mentioned in our CVs are entirely fictional.

Example CVs

Two-page CV template

We have created a two-page CV template which you can use as a starting point for your own CV. It includes advice on what to include, both as standard and optional sections, and provides a clear layout - but feel free to change anything you like and adjust the order to suit your background and the purpose of your CV.

One-page CV template

We have created a one-page CV template which you can use as a starting point for your own CV. It includes advice on what to include and provides a clear layout - but feel free to change anything you like and adjust the order to suit your background and the purpose of your CV.

Sample CV - one page

This sample one-page CV is suitable for students applying for part-time jobs and other entry-level opportunities. It demonstrates how to highlight education, work experience, volunteering and extracurricular activities where there is limited professional experience.

Sample CV - one page with skills section

This sample one-page CV is suitable for students applying for part-time jobs, internships or campus opportunities. It demonstrates how to highlight skills gained through study, work experience, volunteering and extracurricular activities.

Sample CV - work experience

This is a sample CV for a third-year student applying for a summer internship.

Sample CV - scientific - industrial placement (2 pages)

This sample two-page CV is suitable for Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences students applying for industrial placements. It demonstrates how to present laboratory skills, academic achievements, relevant work experience, extracurricular activities and evidence of employability skills.

Sample CV - legal experience (2 pages)

This sample two-page CV is suitable for law students applying for legal work experience, vacation schemes or graduate opportunities. It demonstrates how to present legal experience, study abroad activity, transferable skills and extracurricular involvement.

Sample CV - Qatar campus - work experience

This is a sample CV for a student studying at the University of Aberdeen's Qatar campus and applying for local work experience opportunities.

Sample CV - technical - graduate jobs (one page)

This one page sample CV is targeted towards technical graduate roles but could be used as a model for any graduate roles or work experience. It demonstrates how to showcase relevant projects and skills from studies as well as transferable skills gained from non-relevant work experience.

Sample CV - postgraduate - arts and culture

This is a sample CV for Masters student applying for roles in arts and culture.

Sample CV - postgraduate - scientific

This is a sample CV for a Masters student in a scientific field applying for graduate and other entry-level roles relevant to her studies.

Sample CV - PhD - academic/research

Designed for PhD graduates and researchers, this sample CV includes three CV pages and a research abstract, showcasing publications, teaching experience, funding, presentations and research achievements.

Examples for Researchers (vitae.ac.uk)

The vitae website contains an extensive list of example CVs for Researchers. You will need to register on the vitae website to access this content (no payment required).