Promotion CV Guardian Jobs CV Template
CV TITLE & FILE NAME
Use your first and family names, not a job title. Place the title at the top of every CV
page. Your CV should not exceed two pages. Use email friendly fonts like Ariel and
Times New Roman.
CONTACT DETAILS
List these in the footer of the page, include your email address & mobile number,
also a link to your website if you have one if it is career or work related. Don’t use a
jokey email or Facebook/Twitter page that could make you look unreliable or
unprofessional.
PROFILE
This is a 30 to 40 word statement describing your area of expertise and also what
you are like to work with, please see example in italics below:
Profile
An established marketer within the charity sector I have amassed brand
management and direct marketing, and digital marketing experience. An eye for the
detail and also the bigger picture help me reduce costs and increase return on
investment. I work equally well alone or as part of team, having managed teams of
up to six individuals.
WORK HISTORY
List a maximum of three work histories here, starting with your most recent and
ending with your oldest one. If you have progressed with the same employer it’s fine
to make up the three histories in different roles. See the work history example below
in italics:
Work history
Company name – Start date: Month YYYY End date: Month YYYY
Position, role or job title eg: Senior Marketing Executive
Whilst working as a senior marketing executive with company X I introduced an e-
CRM process that triggered Welcome emails to new registrants. The emails
contained dynamic content including in-house banners that prompted recipients to
complete an action eg down load a campaign pack. The emails delivered an uplift in
donations of 3% in the first quarter, and helped to build a loyal audience.
QUALIFICATIONS
If you have three work histories or more just list your highest qualification here and
any relevant courses that you’ve attended. Recent qualifications should be listed first,
in most cases the degree or A/S Levels are listed last. If you are a first or second
jobber graduate list your degree with more information; including any project or
dissertation work relevant to the promotion/job that you are applying for. See
example in italics below:
Qualifications recently completed courses
Academic institution/Awarding body name – Course name -
Start date: dd/mm/yy End date: dd/mm/yy
Skill/qualification obtained – level achieved
University name – Start date: dd/mm/yy End date: dd/mm/yy
Degree name – Subject – Grade awarded
Detail project completed or dissertation description if you are light on work history.
AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Focus on awards & membership of professional or trade bodies that will support your
job or promotion application.
INTERESTS
If you are a little light on work history here, or in the ‘Awards & membership’ section;
list interests that relate to the job or promotion that you are applying for (where
possible). Also identify appropriate work skills using 30-40 words maximum. If you
have ample work history simply list interests under a heading of ‘Interests’ here.
Remember put your contact details at the bottom of each page of your CV.