CV Template

What's inside

A fully structured CV with prompts in each part, so you're never staring at a blank page wondering what goes where:

• Personal statement— a short paragraph summing up who you are and what you're looking for.
• Education — institution, qualification, dates and a highlight or two.
• Work experience — written as achievements using the STAR shape.
• Skills, projects & interests — the extras that show initiative.

Preview

Here's an example CV filled in, so you can see how the sections come together. Download the file to write your own.

How to use it

1. Download and save a copy named with the employer (e.g. CV_Glaxo_01Aug2026.docx).
2. Replace every example with your own detail — don't leave any in.
3. Tailor the personal statement to the role; a generic CV is easy to spot.
4. Write experience as achievements — “I improved X by Y” rather than a list of duties.
5. Keep it to two pages and check it reads well on a phone.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Copy-pasting the same CV everywhere — tweak it per application.
• Filling the skills section with things you can't talk about.
• Forgetting to proofread (ask a friend to read it aloud).

Once your CV is ready, pair it with our cover letter starter, interview prep workbook and competency questions bank.