CVs, Cover Letters, Applications

Example 2 page CV for public health.
Example CV for PhD applications. 
Example one page CV. 
Example career changer CV - this one is from a medical to non-medical role.
Example research CV with skills examples.
Example CV with lots of project based experience (consultancy).

Example Cover Letter 1 (with structure and explanation notes)
Example Cover Letter 2  (with structure and explanation notes)

Tips for CV writing

Quick tips intro to CV writing - 7 minute video on key principles for CV writing.  

CVs for career changers - 11 minute video using this example CV.

Overview on writing a good CV - 30 minute video.

CV advice if you don't have much experience - 6 minute video

If you are trying to understand key differences between A US resume and UK CV, click here.

LinkedIn Learning - CV success masterclass

Career information sheets about how to demonstrate your skills effectively in CVs, personal statements, applications forms and cover letters (they include):

Applying for a PhD
Applying for unadvertised jobs and work experience
Completing job application forms
Cover letters and personal statements
Demonstrating your skills and competencies
How to market your master's
How to write a CV
Advice for career changers

For an academic CV there is useful guidance on the Vitae website.

Slides from workshops by Careers Consultants:

Applications and cover letters - recording from 13 July 2022 (with automatic captions from Panopto).
Applications and cover letters - slides from 13 July 2022.

CV Writing - workshop slides (Feb 2024)
PhD applications - workshop slides