CV examples
These are fictional UK CVs. Nothing here is a real person’s work history. Read one when you want a shape for the role, then write your own evidence.
CV examples
Customer service CV example
A fictional UK customer service CV, with skills, achievement bullets, ATS keywords and mistakes to fix before you send it.
Software engineer CV example
A fictional UK software engineer CV, with project bullets, skills, junior and senior differences, and ATS keywords.
Retail assistant CV example
A fictional UK retail assistant CV, plus a no-experience version, with till, stock and merchandising bullets and ATS keywords.
Graduate CV example
A fictional UK graduate CV with education first, a dissertation described honestly, part-time work and a personal statement.
Administrator CV example
A fictional UK administrator CV, with diary, data-entry and meeting-pack bullets, plus the difference between assistant and office manager.
How to write a CV
How to write a customer service CV
How to write a customer service CV in the UK: seven steps, stronger bullets, a checklist and a full fictional example.
How to write a software engineer CV
How to write a software engineer CV in the UK: structure, impact bullets, a checklist and a full fictional example.
Cover letters
Customer service cover letter example
A fictional UK customer service cover letter, with a paragraph-by-paragraph reading, three opening lines and the correct sign-off.
Graduate cover letter example
A fictional UK graduate cover letter for a scheme, with a structure for showing potential without inventing experience.
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FAQ
Are these real people’s CVs?
No. The names, employers and figures are fictional. Use the shape of the page, then replace every line with work you can explain.
Which example should I read?
Read the role closest to the job you are applying for. The how-to pages walk through the writing steps, and the cover letter examples show what not to copy onto the CV.
Do these pages cover every job?
Not yet. The examples cover customer service, software engineering, retail, graduates and administration. The same rules apply elsewhere: British spelling, no photo, and evidence you can defend.
Free job-ready CV checklist
A one-page checklist for any role, plus a weekly jobs email. No name, and no account.