400+ CV Examples for Everyone (Academics & Non-academics)

In North America, a CV (or ‘Curriculum Vitae’) is a formal document for applying to positions in research and academia. The sections you can include on a CV are numerous, and create a lengthy outline of publications, teaching experience, awards, and credentials.

However, in the rest of the world, a CV is the same thing as a resume: a professional document used to apply for (almost) any type of work.

We have readers from all over the world, so we present CV examples of both types. Whether you’re looking for academic and research-based CV samples or an example of a CV for a job outside of academia, we provide them all on this page.

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Academic CV examples

The best way to learn how to write a great CV is by taking inspiration from CV examples that other people in your field have written. Below we provide eight academic CV samples you can download for free.

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Academic CV

If you’re applying for a teaching position at a university (for instance, as a professor or lecturer), this academic CV example should provide some ideas for writing your own CV.

An academic CV includes a detailed education section, research projects, grants awarded, professional memberships, and teaching qualifications.

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Professor CV

If you’re an experienced academic applying for a professorship, you’ll need a lengthy CV that details your accomplishments, publications, and experience.

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Nurse CV

To apply for a role in nursing, you’ll need a CV that showcases your medical experience, the type of nursing you’re qualified to perform, and your licensure.

Here’s an example of a nurse practitioner CV that clearly presents all the candidate’s key qualifications as a nurse:

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Grad school CV

Writing a CV for grad school? The following example demonstrates how to highlight your academic achievements and coursework on your CV:

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Student CV

Applying to positions as an undergraduate? The student CV example below demonstrates how to highlight your educational achievements and relevant coursework for employers:

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Science CV

Are you a scientist applying for a research or teaching position? Take a look at the science CV example below to see how to properly highlight career accomplishments in your chosen field, including your publications and teaching experience.

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Research Assistant CV

If you’re looking for research roles, use this example of a research assistant CV to demonstrate your education and experience:

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Artist CV

If you’re a professional artist or art professor, you’ll need an artist CV that highlights your exhibitions and published work. Here’s an example CV that demonstrates how to write a convincing CV for the arts:

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Residency CV

Applying for residency? Impress program directors with a residency CV that showcases your clinical and research experience, like in the example below:

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Academic CV format template

Whether you’re a grad student or applying for a position as a professor, we’ve written an academic CV template that’ll give you the structure and inspiration you need to write your own CV. Simply copy and paste this into a document to get started:

Additional academic CV resources

Now that you’ve seen some examples of strong CVs in your industry, you hopefully have a better idea of how to make a CV that lands you the position you want.

However, creating a CV from scratch is a whole skill on its own. From CV formatting to design, creating a good CV takes time and effort. If you’re still not sure how to create your own CV, here are some additional CV resources for you to check out:

Non-academic CV examples by field

If you’re a non-academic professional working outside the US, your CV will follow the same basic format as a resume. Find inspiration in our collection of free downloadable resume examples for almost any industry, listed by category below:

• Accounting
• Administration
• AI & Machine Learning
• Arts & Design
• Banking
• Billing & Collections
• Business Operations
• Business Leadership
• Child Care and Pet Care
• Computer Software
• Construction
• Customer Service
• Data & Systems Administration
• Education Administration
• Education Support
• Engineering
• Fitness & Nutrition
• Food Service
• Government
• Healthcare Support
• IT
• Law
• Life Situation
• Management
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Production & Assemby
• Public Safety
• Restaurant & Hospitality
• Retail
• Sales & Marketing
• Social Services
• Student
• Teaching
• Transportation & Logistics

Non-academic CV template

Not sure what to include on your CV? No problem.

Here’s a template for a CV that outlines exactly how to format each section and what information to include. Simply copy and paste it into Google Docs or Microsoft Word and add your experience.

CV format template (text version)

FIRST AND LAST NAME

Email: your.email@gmail.com

Phone: (555)123-4567

Address: 123 Your Address, City, State, Zip

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourprofile

CV Introduction

Skilled [industry] professional with [# of years] years of experience. Seeking to leverage my expertise in [relevant skills] to fill your [position name] position. An intuitive worker aiming to help achieve [Company’s Name]’s goals and take on more responsibility as quickly as possible.

Work or Relevant Experience

Most Recent Job TitleEmployer Name | Location | Start Date - End Date

• Include a bulleted list of your accomplishments
• Make sure you add numbers to these bullet points

Earlier Job TitleEmployer Name | Location | Start Date - End Date

• List any relevant accomplishments from an earlier job
• Assuming you no longer perform this job, make sure you use past tense verbs to describe this experience

Education

Degree Name | MajorUniversity, Location | Graduation Date

Skills and Certifications

• List your relevant skills and certifications
• Include both hard skills and soft skills
• Be specific. For example, mention the names of software packages and tools you’re able to use.

Additional CV Sections

• Here’s where you can add any other relevant information
• For example, you could talk about publications, languages, volunteer experience, relevant hobbies, conferences, or grants

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Frequently asked questions

Still not sure about something? Here are some frequently asked questions about CVs:

What’s the best CV format?

The best CV format is the one that highlights your key achievements most effectively.

For example, if you have a lot of teaching experience, you should format your CV so that it comes before other sections. This way, employers see your most notable achievements before the other details on your CV.

How long should a CV be?

A CV for an academic position should be two pages or longer, depending on how much experience you have, how many papers you’ve published, and how long your career is.

Academic CVs should outline your entire academic career, so they can sometimes get to 10 pages or longer.

However, if you’re writing a CV for a non-academic job, you should try to be as concise as possible and stick to one or two pages at most.

Do I need to include a cover letter with my CV?

Yes, you need to include a cover letter with your CV if the position requests one. Even if the job doesn’t require a cover letter, you should still include one to show that you’re passionate about the position.

Think about it this way: in the event that a hiring manager is deciding between you and another candidate, a well-written cover letter might be what you need to convince them that you’re a better fit for the position.

What should a CV include?

A CV should include any of the following sections, as long as they’re relevant to the position you’re applying for:

• Header (with your name and contact information)
• Education
• Professional experience
• Teaching experience
• Research
• Publications
• Grants & fellowships
• Presentations
• Conferences
• Honors and awards
• Certifications & licensure
• Professional associations
• Skills
• References

However, if you’re writing a regular professional CV, you should stick to this standard format:

• Header
• Personal statement
• Work experience
• Skills
• Educational history