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How do I make a CV for my first job in the UK?

Here’s how you make a CV for your first job in the UK: 

  • Create a header with your first and surname, email address, phone number, and LinkedIn profile
  • Write a detailed personal statement (introduce yourself and summarise your experience and accomplishments)
  • Include your relevant work experience
  • Detail your educational background (including GCSEs and A-Levels)
  • List your job-related skills on your CV (both hard and soft skills relevant to your industry)
  • Finally, add any additional sections for your hobbies & interests, certifications, licenses, awards, or publications

Depending on your length of experience, you’ll want to change the order of your CV. For example, if you’re writing a graduate CV, you might want to focus on your education by listing it before your work experience. 

Additionally, learning how to write a cover letter well and including it with your CV is always a great way to set yourself apart from other job applicants by providing an in-depth self-introduction for the employer.

Write a convincing CV that will impress employers

Now that you have a clear idea of the basic format for a CV, diving deeper and learning how to write a CV will ensure that your CV format is not only correct but that each CV section is well-written and concise.