Examples

CV Examples

Annotated CV structures for the most common academic and international scenarios. Each shows what belongs in every section, the order reviewers expect, and which template fits best. Use them as a blueprint, then draft your own free in the CV Builder.

PhD applicant CV

Best for: Final-year undergraduate or master's student applying to doctoral programmes.

Header
Name, target field, email, location, ORCID if you have one.
Research interests
2–3 focused areas — specific enough to signal fit with the lab/supervisor.
Education
Degrees with dates, GPA/classification, and your thesis or dissertation title.
Research experience
Projects, lab placements, and the methods you used. This carries the most weight when publications are thin.
Publications & presentations
Anything you have — posters, conference talks, preprints. Group by type even if short.
Awards, skills, references
Scholarships, technical skills/methods, and two academic referees.

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Postdoctoral researcher CV

Best for: Recent PhD graduates applying for postdoc or research-fellow positions.

Header
Name, current title, email, ORCID, and Google Scholar.
Profile
A 3–4 sentence research statement: your focus, methods, and trajectory.
Education
PhD first, with thesis title and advisor.
Appointments
Research positions held, with a line on your contribution and independence.
Publications
The centrepiece — grouped by type, your name highlighted, consistent citation style.
Grants & funding
Even small awards show you can attract funding.
Teaching & conferences
Demonstrates breadth and standing in the field.

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Lecturer / faculty CV

Best for: Applicants for teaching-and-research or tenure-track academic posts.

Header & profile
Name, title, contact, and a statement balancing research and teaching.
Appointments
Academic positions, lead this section for experienced applicants.
Publications
Comprehensive and grouped; this is heavily scrutinised.
Teaching experience
Courses, levels, and student numbers — central for a lecturer role.
Grants, supervision & service
Funding won, students supervised, committee and review service.
References
Three academic referees, named with full contact details.

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International / Europe & Gulf CV

Best for: Applicants to roles in Europe, the Gulf, or systems that expect a photo.

Header with photo
Photo, name, title, and fuller personal details where the local norm expects them.
Profile
A concise statement tuned to the local market.
Education & appointments
Standard reverse-chronological order.
Publications & skills
Include languages with proficiency levels — valued internationally.
References
Often expected up front rather than "on request".

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Turn an example into your CV

Pick the structure closest to your situation, open the CV Builder, and either import your existing CV or fill each section with AI help. For the full method, read how to write a CV, and for academic-specific guidance see the academic CV guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I copy these CV examples?

These are structural examples that show what belongs in each section and the order reviewers expect — not text to copy verbatim. Use them as a blueprint, then write your own content in the CV Builder.

Which CV example fits a PhD application?

Use the PhD applicant structure with the Academic Classic template. When you have few publications, lead with research experience and methods.

Do academic CVs really list every publication?

Yes. Unlike a resume, an academic CV is expected to include your full publication record, grouped by type and in a consistent citation style.

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