Example
Skills-based
CV
Careers and
Employability Service
Alex Gordon
Alex Gordon 07985600990
o.uk
A penultimate year student at the University of Nottingham, studying for a degree in
geography. I have excellent analytical and relationship-building skills gained through
my studies and work experience. Currently seeking a graduate role in environmental
consultancy to use and develop these skills.
EDUCATION
University of Nottingham, – BSc Geography (predicted 1st class) 20XX – present
Modules include:
• Earth and Environmental Dynamics (78%)
• Interpreting Geographical Data (68%)
• Economic Geography (73%)
• Environmental Change (67%)
Broadgreen International School, Liverpool 20XX – 20XX
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
Point score 41, awarded sixth form High Achiever award
SKILLS PROFILE
Data analysis and interpretation
• Through the Interpreting Geographical Data module, I have strong data analysis
skills and good communication skills to present complex data.
• I analysed geographical site data to inform recommendations for a client report,
whilst undertaking work experience at Percy & Bolt, an environmental consultancy
company.
Client focus
• During my summer placement at the Environment Agency, I worked with a range
of both internal and external stakeholders. Using my excellent communication and
interpersonal abilities, I responded to their questions in a professional manner.
• Currently, I work part time in the Students’ Union shop on campus and I recently won
the Employee of the Year award for going the extra mile to help customers.
Project management
• I am an active member of the Nottingham Geography Society coordinating a varied
guest lecture series for members.
• As the team leader of a recent group project, I planned and organised the ve team
members to achieve the highest module score given by the lecturer.
There is no need to put CV at the top
– your name should be the title. Alex
h
as included contact details without
using the words: telephone number
and email. This makes his CV look
neat and uncluttered.
Alex has tailored his prole to the
job description which is asking for
analytical skills and the ability to
communicate well with others.
Alex has kept his previous education
succinct and to the point.
If you’re predicted
a good grade,
then state it.
Alex has highlighted relevant modules
and his results.
Alex has taken skills listed from the
job description and used these as
headings to structure his CV.
Using a skills-based approach means
you can use examples and evidence
from various activities to show
an employer you’ve got the skills they
are looking for.
Careers and
Employability Service
ENVIRONMENTAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer 20XX: Work Experience – Percy & Bolt, Bath
Percy and Bolt are an environmental consultancy specialising in environmental impact
assessment.
Summer 20XX: Placement – Environment Agency (EA), Bristol
The EA is a non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural
Affairs.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
20XX – present: Customer Service Assistant - University of Nottingham Students’
Union shop
I am responsible for stocking shelves, dealing with customer queries and taking cash and
card transactions.
Summer 20XX: Swimming Pool Attendant – Gloucester Road Baths, Bristol
This involved concentrating for long periods to ensure the safety of swimmers, checking
pool equipment from a health and safety perspective as well as cleaning duties.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
I recently completed the silver award and will undertake the gold award next year.
Emergency First Aid Certicate
I successfully completed a St John Ambulance training course and can deliver basic life-
saving rst aid.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• GeogSoc: I am an active member of the Nottingham Geography Society responsible
for the organisation of a guest speaker programme.
• Squash: I am passionate about squash, and really enjoy the team ethos playing
competitively for the University of Nottingham team.
• Languages: I am an intermediate Spanish speaker and have recently begun
German language lessons.
REFERENCES
Dr. George Hardy Mrs. Mundeep Singh
Lecturer in Environmental Change Principal Environmental Consultant
University of Nottingham Percy & Bolt Environmental Consultancy
George.Har[email protected] M.Singh@PercyandBolt.com
0115 8765443 01225 8670090
You could call this section
Additional Skills/ Qualications
and add skills such as IT or
having a driving licence.
List your work experience and
other part-time jobs in reverse
chronological order.
Alex has included his work
experience but has gone into
less detail as he has expanded
on his skills in the section
above.
Alex has succinctly made the
point that he has organisational
skills.
Showing you have interests
outside your subject can
highlight you as a well-
rounded, interesting person to
an employer.
If uency in a foreign language
is a job requirement, Alex
should have included this
earlier in his CV – perhaps in
his personal prole.
