CV examples

Real CV examples for UK jobs, written the way UK employers expect: a personal statement, clear duties and no photo.

Chloe Bennett
Bartender and Cocktail Specialist
chloe.bennett@example.com
(312) 555-0129
Chicago, IL
Personal statement
High-energy bartender with 5 years in cocktail bars and busy restaurants. Fast on a packed bar, creative with seasonal menus and strict on responsible service.
Work experience
Lead BartenderThe Copper Still
Feb 2022 – PresentChicago, IL
Serve 90+ drinks per hour on weekend nights at a 40-seat cocktail bar
Created 6 seasonal cocktails, 3 of which became the bar's top sellers
Cut liquor waste by 9% through weekly counts and pour training
BartenderRiverside Kitchen
Sep 2019 – Jan 2022Chicago, IL
Raised bar sales by 15% by upselling premium spirits
Worked private events for up to 150 guests
Skills
Craft cocktails · Wine and beer · Inventory · Toast POS · Responsible service
Qualifications and certifications
BASSET Certification, Illinois Liquor Control Commission (Jan 2022)
ServSafe Food Handler, National Restaurant Association (May 2023)
Education
Associate of Arts, HospitalityHarold Washington College
2019Chicago, IL
Bartender CV example
Daniel Reyes
Construction Laborer | OSHA 10 Certified
daniel.reyes@example.com
(602) 555-0175
Phoenix, AZ
Personal statement
Hard-working construction laborer with 4 years on residential and commercial sites. Skilled with concrete, power tools and material handling, with a spotless safety record.
Work experience
Construction LaborerDesert Ridge Builders
Apr 2022 – PresentPhoenix, AZ
Support framing and concrete crews on 25+ single-family homes per year
Mix, pour and finish concrete for footings, slabs and driveways
2+ years with zero lost-time incidents
General LaborerValley Paving Co.
Jun 2020 – Mar 2022Mesa, AZ
Worked as certified flagger on road and parking-lot jobs
Operated compactors and jackhammers on asphalt repair crews
Skills
Concrete · Power tools · Framing support · Scaffolding · Site safety
Qualifications and certifications
OSHA 10-Hour Construction, OSHA (May 2020)
Flagger Certification, ATSSA (Feb 2021)
Education
High School DiplomaCarl Hayden High School
2020Phoenix, AZ
Construction Labourer CV example
Andre Williams
Licensed Security Officer
andre.williams@example.com
(404) 555-0163
Atlanta, GA
Personal statement
Licensed security officer with 6 years protecting corporate, retail and event sites. Calm under pressure, sharp report writer and trained in CPR and first aid.
Work experience
Security OfficerPeachtree Office Tower
Jan 2021 – PresentAtlanta, GA
Control access for 1,200+ tenants and visitors per day at a 32-floor office tower
Monitor 140 CCTV cameras and respond to alarms within 3 minutes
Led 4 full-building fire drills with zero injuries
Loss Prevention OfficerValueMart
May 2018 – Dec 2020Atlanta, GA
Cut shrink by 18% in one year through patrols and camera coverage
Wrote incident reports used in 20+ police cases
Skills
Access control · CCTV monitoring · Incident reports · De-escalation · First aid and CPR
Qualifications and certifications
Georgia Private Security Licence, Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies (Apr 2018)
CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross (Mar 2024)
Education
High School DiplomaGrady High School
2017Atlanta, GA
Security Officer CV example
Maria Lopez
Experienced Restaurant Server
maria.lopez@example.com
(512) 555-0142
Austin, TX
Personal statement
Friendly, fast server with 4 years in high-volume casual and fine dining. Known for calm service on busy nights, strong menu knowledge and raising check averages through thoughtful recommendations.
Work experience
ServerLone Star Grill
May 2022 – PresentAustin, TX
Serve 60–80 guests per shift across a 6-table section in a 180-seat restaurant
Raised average check by 12% by recommending specials and wine pairings
Trained 5 new servers on menu, Toast POS and service standards
Server / HostCafé Verde
Aug 2020 – Apr 2022Austin, TX
Greeted and seated guests, managed a 40-minute weekend waitlist
Handled $1,500+ in cash and card payments per shift with no discrepancies
Skills
Toast POS · Wine pairing · Upselling · Cash handling · Food safety
Qualifications and certifications
ServSafe Food Handler, National Restaurant Association (Feb 2023)
TIPS Alcohol Certification, Health Communications, Inc. (Jun 2022)
Education
High School DiplomaTravis High School
2020Austin, TX
Waiter / Waitress CV example
James Carter
Warehouse Associate | Forklift Certified
james.carter@example.com
(614) 555-0187
Columbus, OH
Personal statement
Dependable warehouse associate with 5 years in fulfilment and distribution centres. Fast, accurate picker, certified forklift operator and a clean safety record.
Work experience
Warehouse AssociateMidwest Fulfillment Center
Mar 2021 – PresentColumbus, OH
Pick and pack 180+ orders per shift at 99.6% accuracy using RF scanners
Operate sit-down forklift and pallet jack with zero incidents in 3 years
Trained 8 new associates on scanning, packing and safety standards
StockerHomeMart
Jun 2019 – Feb 2021Columbus, OH
Unloaded 2 trucks per night and stocked shelves before store opening
Completed weekly cycle counts and reported discrepancies
Skills
RF scanners · Forklift · Pallet jack · Inventory counts · Shipping and receiving
Qualifications and certifications
Forklift Operator Certification, Midwest Fulfillment Center (Apr 2021)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, OSHA (Jan 2022)
Education
High School DiplomaWhetstone High School
2019Columbus, OH
Warehouse Operative CV example