Chronological CV

This is the most traditional and widely used CV format. It lists your work (or work experience) history in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent role. You should include company names, dates and bullet points detailing what the job/work experience entailed/what you learned.

Suitable Sectors:

• Finance & Banking; Legal & Public Sector; Healthcare; and Engineering & Manufacturing.

Skills-Based CV

This format is particularly useful for highlighting transferable skills, especially when your work experience is not directly relevant to the role you're applying for. Skills-Based CVs start with a professional summary, followed by sections dedicated to your key skills (e.g. "Coding", "Presentation skills"). The bullet points should detail specific examples. The work experience section at the end is brief, usually listing only company names and dates.

Suitable Sectors:

• Creative Industries and IT & Technology.

Hybrid CV

As the name suggests, this format is a mix of both chronological and skills-based CVs. It starts by highlighting your most relevant skills, followed by a detailed chronological work history. Hybrid CVs begin with a strong professional summary, followed by a "Core Competencies" or "Key Skills" section. This is then followed by a detailed, reverse chronological work history, similar to a chronological CV.

Suitable Sectors:

• Consulting and Project Management.