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A UK style CV: structure that works

What recruiters usually expect.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 24 May 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

Structure

  • Name and contact details.
  • Short profile.
  • Education.
  • Experience, most recent first.
  • Skills.

Tips

  • Keep it to two pages.
  • Use plain language.
  • Tailor it to each role.
  • No photo or date of birth is usually needed.

Sources

Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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