CV Styles

Choose the right CV format for your situation and career goals. We explain chronological, functional, skills-based and other CV styles with practical examples.

Completing Application Forms

Make your application form stand out by writing clearly and using your CV to fill in answers that match the job.

Creating an Online CV

Make your online CV actually work by writing it for how employers' software actually reads it, not just humans.

How Are Freelance CVs Different?

Freelancers need CVs built around skills and specific projects, not a chronological list of every job you've held.

Tailor Your CV to the Job

Tailor your CV to match what the employer or client actually needs to see by identifying your goal and understanding your audience.

What Is an Inventory CV?

An inventory CV is a general-purpose résumé that lists your key skills and experience without targeting a specific job opening.

Writing a Chronological CV

Set out your work history with the most recent jobs first to help recruiters quickly see your career path and current role.

Writing a Combination CV

A combination CV puts your strongest qualifications first, then backs them up with your work history and education.

Writing a Functional CV

A functional CV focuses on your skills rather than work history, which helps when you have gaps or want to highlight relevant abilities.

Writing a Skills-Based CV

A skills-based CV highlights your expertise and qualifications instead of focusing on dates, making it ideal for career changers and first-time job seekers.

Your CV Presentation

Make your CV stand out with proper formatting, font choices, and clear headers that grab attention while keeping content readable.