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Examples of CVs and cover letters

Access a range of examples of CVs and cover letters.

There is no such thing as a perfect CV, or a single “right way” to write it.  Your CV is personal and you should feel that it gives an accurate and positive reflection of your experience, skills and motivations.   

If you’re feeling short of inspiration looking at examples of CVs, and cover letters, will give you ideas of phrasing, layout and style.  Take a look at some of these examples to help you work out what would be most effective for you. 

Example CVs and cover letters

Example CVs and cover letters for UoE students

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