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Sample CVs & cover letters

Check out our downloadable free sample resume and sample cover letter templates. Whatever your education or work experience, we've got one that suits you.
 
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Sample Resume: Early School-leaver/No Experience

You should use this sample resume template as a starting point if you've left school early (before completing Year 12) but have little, or no, formal work experience.

For more tips and advice on using this resume template as a basis for your own curriculum vitae, you can download it in either Word or .pdf format:

Personal Details

Name: Matthew Richards

D.O.B.: 18.02.1988

Address: 12 Orchard Grove, Highfield, 3023

Mobile: XXXX XXX XXX

Email: matthew.richards@xmail.com

Career Objective

I am seeking the opportunity to expand my skills, knowledge and experience in a junior role. I am eager to learn and open to tackling a range of tasks. I am a strong team player and always complete tasks to a high degree of quality and to deadline.

Achievements & Abilities

  • Completed basic first aid
  • A team player, able to motivate
  • Organised and pay attention to detail
  • Take pride in work and always achieve tasks to high quality
  • Knowledge and practical use of personal computer including word processing, spreadsheets, email and websites
  • Current driver’s licence

Education & Employment (Sample A)

Education

  • Year 10, Highfield Secondary College, 2004

Work History

  • After School Care Assistant (volunteer), Highfield Primary School, 2004 to present

School Work Experience

  • Reception and office duties, Sunnydale Shoes, June 2003

Education & Employment (Sample B)

Education

Year 10, Highfield Secondary College, 2004

  • English Pass
  • Social Science Credit
  • Mathematics Pass
  • Biology Credit
  • Geography Pass
  • Physical Education Credit

Work History

  • After School Care Assistant (volunteer), Highfield Primary School, 2004 to present
    Core skills: assistance with activities, general administration

School Work Experience

  • Reception and office duties, Sunnydale Shoes, June 2003
    Core skills: telephone skills, word processing, file management, general office duties

Interests

  • Swimming
  • School basketball team member - premiership team in 1999, 2000 and 2003
  • Computer Clubhouse member

Referees

Jenny Small
After School Care Manager, Highfield Primary School
Mobile: XXXX XXX XXX

Terry Underwood
Teacher, Highfield Secondary School
Phone: XX XXXX XXXX

(Written references enclosed)


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