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Chronological CV example

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The most used of all CV types, the chronological or traditional CV displays your most recent experience and achievements first. Take a look at this CV template if you're in need of guidance

Jo Smith

Aspiring energy analyst | Final-year mathematics undergraduate | Customer service and sales experience

Anytown | jpsmith99@email.com | 07777888999 | LinkedIn

Personal profile

Final-year maths undergraduate with customer service and sales experience in the energy industry, keen to use numerical and commercial skills to train as an energy industry analyst. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. As a tutor and maths club coordinator am able explain maths concepts to all ages and abilities.

Education and qualifications

University of Birmingham (2022-2025)

BSc (Hons) Mathematics. Predicted 2:1.

Modules included mathematical modelling, mathematics in industry, real and complex analysis and mathematical finance.

Anytown High School (2015-2022)

A-levels: maths, physics, chemistry. AS-level geography.

9 GCSEs (grades 4-8) including English language, English literature and maths.

Employment

Inbound customer service adviser, Energex UK call centre (2022-2024)

  • Guided over 800 customers in selecting cost-effective energy tariffs, contributing to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained 100% compliance with regulatory standards during the switching process, helping the team avoid any audit flags.
  • Surpassed monthly sales targets for 18 consecutive months, earning 'Top Performer' recognition twice.

Maths tutoring for 11+ (2021-2022)

  • Developed tailored lesson plans that boosted students' confidence and performance, resulting in a 100% pass rate for all pupils tutored.
  • Identified learning gaps through diagnostic assessments, enabling targeted interventions that improved scores by an average of 22%.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from parents, with 90% recommending the service to others.

Volunteering

Coordinated Year 7 and 8 lunchtime maths club (2020-2022)

Started Maths Buzz so younger pupils could enjoy and succeed at maths. I had to publicise the group, recruit members, and devise a programme of weekly activities. We had a waiting list at the end of the first term and teachers reported that the concentration of pupils increased, their behaviour improved and they were achieving better marks in class as a result. This project required and developed:

  • analysis and attention to detail
  • communication skills
  • mentoring ability
  • organisation/planning skills
  • problem solving and initiative
  • research ability
  • time management.

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Data analysis (Excel, Python basics)
  • Mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Sales and negotiation
  • Time management and organisation.

Activities and achievements

  • Anytown High School Heads' Award for School Service for creating and running Maths Buzz
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards.

Hobbies and interests

  • Member of Birmingham University Cricket 2nd XI - Developed strong teamwork and strategic thinking by playing in competitive matches, often under pressure. Regularly contributed to match planning and field placements, skills that translate into collaborative problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Member of Anytown Rugby Club Under 18's XI - Built resilience and leadership through high-intensity training and match play. As a forward, took responsibility for coordinating defensive lines and motivating teammates - skills that support effective communication, perseverance, and leadership in fast-paced work settings.

References will be made available following interview.

Please be aware that this is an example. Use this chronological CV template to help generate ideas and structure your own CV, but avoid copying and pasting. Your own document needs to be original and tailored to the job you're applying for.

Let your name serve as the title to your chronological CV. Below include your home town/city (there's no need for a full address), your email, phone number and a link to your personal LinkedIn profile if you have one. A short summary/byline is optional, leave it off if you're struggling for space.

Begin with a concise personal statement, written in inferred first person, introducing yourself and demonstrating your motivation for applying for the job.

While it's important to list your educational achievements and qualifications in reverse chronological order, you only need to mention relevant modules.

When it comes to your employment history, recruiters are interested in any relevant experience, no matter the level so don't leave anything out. Be sure to highlight your achievements, rather than just listing the tasks you carried out.

Volunteering is worth adding to your CV, especially if it adds weight to your skills or if it demonstrates skills and experience that you haven't gained elsewhere. The same applies if you play a sport or hold membership to any clubs or societies - activities like this show another side to you.

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