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Introduction
This set of example CVs is a free download from My Performance Pitstop.com, put together to help you to understand the differences between the main types of CV: 1. Chronological 2. Functional 3. Hybrid / Combination CV Presents your job history and education in date order, normally with the most recent first Focuses on skills and job related experiences first Typically lists jobs and education in date order and includes more detail about skills used for each job, as it is listed

Nowadays the hybrid / combination CV is generally considered to be the most effective for packaging and presenting your skills and experience in a structured and easy to understand format, that employers can navigate to find the key information that they need to know about you. As we all know, there is much more to writing an effective CV than simply following a template. If you want to find out more about what you can do to improve your CV and increase your chances of getting an interview for the job youve always wanted, download our Guide to Getting a Job now. The guide is full of useful information, tools and techniques and over 200 practical tips about: Understanding job adverts Tailoring and selling your skills and experience Making yourself stand out Completing employer application forms Building your resume and getting the content right Laying out and formatting your resume Preparing for interviews Presenting yourself during Interviews

Contents
Example of a Chronological CV Example of a Functional CV Example of a Hybrid / Combination CV 3 4 5

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Example of a Chronological CV

Edward Brown
123 Sea Street, Bristol. BS4 1AA.
PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Home Telephone: Mobile Telephone: E-mail:

0117 246 135 07771 345678 ebrown@go.busmail.com

12 years experience in retail sales with 7 years specializing in the technology sector.

EXPERIENCE:

Hi-Tek Mobile Handsets UK Ltd Mobile Telephone Distributor National Account Manager

2004 - Present

Responsible for managing and expanding the accounts of several well known high street and internet based mobile telephone retailers, increasing market share by 12% over 5 years. Additional responsibilities: Identifying new business opportunities in other sectors. Developing relationships with potential customers. Building loyalty from existing customers and increasing sales by 5% per annum into those customers. Developing effective volume bonus incentive schemes for distributors volumes at some retailers increased 112 per cent over 3 years. Leading and coaching a team of 8 sales executives.

EXPERIENCE:

Cellphone City National Mobile Telephone Retailer Area Manager

1998 - 2004 2001 - 2004

As Area Manager, managed the operation of 14 retail outlets across the southern area including the development of two new prestigious outlets in high profile shopping centres. Worked closely with branch managers to increase revenue across the southern area by 93 percent over 3 years. Achieved and maintained 30 per cent annual growth over 3 year period. Maintained sales staff turnover at 7 per cent, recognized as the lowest staff turnover in the sector.

Additional responsibilities: Led a team of 14 store managers. Developed long term business relationships with major accounts - 75% of clients were regular customers. Increased client base by 28% per year Generated over 200,000 worth of free trade-journal publicity Co-ordinated the opening of 2 additional retail outlets in the midlands area Branch Manager 1998 - 2001

As Branch Manager, employed to open and establish a new Cellphone City outlet in a new shopping centre. Recruited and trained internal sales staff Integrated corporate policies and process with daily working practices Achieved 1st year target sales in first 9 months Developed partnership with local college to create a natural staff recruitment route

EDUCATION:

Bristol University BA (Hons) Sales and Marketing, 1994 - 1998

REFERENCES:

Available on request

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Example of a Functional CV

Miranda Reason
910 Apple Tree Street London NW1 123
OBJECTIVE

E-mail address: m.reason@mailbusco.co.uk Mobile No: Home No: 01234 5678910 09876 5432100

To attain the position of HR Officer at Employment Resources PLC where my HR, Training and Recruitment skills can be effectively utilised to improve staff performance levels and HR processes. 10 years of Human Resources and administrative experience. Responsibility for the implementation and ongoing management of HR processes and for providing HR support and expertise to over 50 employees and 200 consultants. Provided all of the operational HR expertise for over 250 people. Implemented a new process for performance management. Liaised with legal firm to provide specialist legal advice for employment law related issues. Led a comprehensive training needs analysis for 250 people. Developed a company competency framework to structure the approach to performance development. Developed a suit of 4 management and 3 non management training programmes to help to deliver required staff performance levels. Developed recruiting and consultant sourcing methods for multiple offices. Implemented a formal, structured recruitment process. Recruited 45 employees over 5 years to join the organisation. Managed a team of 3 HR administrators and 6 corporate secretaries. Streamlined core administrative processes to reduce timescales and improve efficiency. Managed the HR budget of 167,000, tracked performance and provided quarterly and yearly spend forecasts and reports . Ensured that the department ended the year within pre-defined budget limits.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

HR

TRAINING

RECRUITING

ADMINISTRATING

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

WORK EXPERIENCE

HR Officer - People Solutions (UK), London Consultancy providing expertise to the construction industry 2003 Present Personnel Assistant - Jobs 4 U, Windsor Recruitment agency recruiting for the manufacturing sector 2000 2003 Administrator Workhamton Council Town council offices 1998 2000

EDUCATION PERSONAL INTERESTS

2:1 BA (Hons.) Business Studies with specialism in Human Resource Management 1997, University College, London. Conservation - Volunteer at local wildlife nature reserve 6 hours per week Athletics Recently ran in the London Marathon and raised 3410.00 for 'Help for Heros' Swimming I teach swimming to adult non-swimmers, once a week Available upon request 4
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Example of a Hybrid/Combination CV
E-mail Address: Telephone No: Mobile No: a.smith@mail.com 01234 567899 0797 1234567

Annabel Smith
123 Shell Terrace Manchester MC1
OBJECTIVE:

To achieve the role of Change Manager at Call Centers UK and to use my skills and expertise to maximize customer satisfaction levels through the implementation of effective administrative processes. 10 years experience in managing change and improving administrative functions in a variety of international businesses. Proven track record in streamlining administrative functions through the use of technology to increase business effectiveness levels and to reduce the cost and staffing level requirements of administrative processes. Select Consultancy Ltd. Management Consultancy Business Area Manager Change Team 2006 Present

SUMMARY:

EXPERIENCE:

Role: Responsible for leading a change team of 10 consultants and 8 administration staff to implement change projects in a range of small and medium sized organisations. Additional responsibilities: Analyzing existing business performance across all areas of business Developing strategic and operational plans to make required changes Providing financial project forecasts and tracking data Managing the implementation of agreed change plans Supporting the implementation team to maintain project momentum Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders to track project performance and completion

EXPERIENCE:

Ex-ACT PLC National Consultancy Business. Branch Manager Assistant Manager

1998 2006 2003 - 2006 1998 - 2003

Branch Manager: Established a new office, recruited and trained consultants and support staff. Created and implemented branch operational policies. Achieved the award for Best Office at national awards for change consultants. Developed revenue to attain 8% above target in 1 st year and 14% above target in 2nd year. Maintained staff turnover at below national average of 20%.

Assistant Manager: Worked with branch manager to set up office policies and to recruit, train and supervise the administration team. Developed business relationships with and solved problems for clients (75 per cent of clients were regular customers). Increased client base by 26% per year. Generated over 100,000 worth of free trade-journal publicity.

EDUCATION: PERSONAL INTERESTS: REFERENCES:

BA (Hons). Business Studies 1995 - 1998, Open Learning University. HNC Marketing and Finance - 1993 1995, Reading College Sailing belong to a yacht team and race at a semi- professional level around Europe. Reading Run an informal book club on behalf of the local church.

Mr A Brownell Marketing Director Orino Foods Ltd. Ms J Oppurs Customer Service Manager Staplerule UK.

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