CV Template Pack
5 sector-specific CV templates, ready to fill in
What's inside
- ✓5 sector-specific CV templates: School Leaver, Apprenticeship, Digital & IT, Healthcare, Professional Services
- ✓A blank fill-in-the-brackets template for each sector
- ✓A worked example CV for each sector
- ✓What employers in that sector look for, plus common mistakes to avoid
Who is this for?
Students and graduates applying for jobs, apprenticeships, or work experience who want a professional starting point matched to their sector.
Published January 2026 · Version 2.0
Key takeaways
- →Employers in different sectors filter for different things — a Professional Services CV should lead with predicted grades and commercial awareness; a Healthcare one should lead with caring experience and safeguarding awareness.
- →The template is just structure. What makes a CV strong is specificity — real experience, real numbers, real evidence.
- →One page, saved as a PDF, sent with a tailored personal statement every time — regardless of which sector template you use.
Which template is right for you?
The pack includes 5 sector-based templates. Pick the one that matches the type of role you're applying for — you can use more than one if you're applying across sectors.
- School Leaver — general entry-level roles, part-time work, first jobs.
- Apprenticeship — any structured apprenticeship application, any level.
- Digital & IT — tech, IT support, digital apprenticeships.
- Healthcare — care roles, healthcare apprenticeships, NHS entry-level positions.
- Professional Services — accountancy, law, consulting, finance.
Tip
Not sure which fits? Use the builder below — it shows the specific things employers in each sector actually look for as you switch between them, so you can see the difference rather than just guessing.
Build your CV
Draft your content here first — it's much easier to write good bullet points in a plain box than directly into a formatted template. Copy the result into the matching sector template from the pack once you're happy with it.
Build your CV
Pick your sector, fill in the fields, and see a formatted CV take shape. Each sector saves separately, so you can compare drafts.
What School Leaver employers want to see
- ✓ GCSE grades listed clearly — employers use them as a baseline filter
- ✓ Any experience shown, however informal (babysitting, volunteering, a paper round)
- ✓ A personal statement that is specific, not generic
- ✓ Interests that demonstrate real skills or commitment
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗ "Hardworking team player" with no evidence to back it up
- ✗ Leaving the personal statement blank or vague
- ✗ Not listing GCSE grades
- ✗ A CV that is nearly empty — pad with genuine detail from school life
Live preview
[Your full name] PERSONAL STATEMENT [2-3 sentences: who you are, what you've done, what you want] EDUCATION [School name | Dates] [Qualifications and grades] WORK EXPERIENCE & VOLUNTEERING [Role | Organisation | Dates] • [What you did, using an action verb] SKILLS [Specific tools/software with a level] ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS [2-3 genuine interests or achievements]
Paste this into the matching template from the downloadable pack below to format it properly.
Universal CV tips — every sector, every template
- Length: one page until you have 2+ years of experience.
- Format: save and send as a PDF — never a Word doc.
- Email address: firstname.lastname@gmail.com — not nicknames.
- Tailor it: adjust your personal statement for every application.
- Proofread: read it backwards. Get someone else to read it too.
Want a deeper dive on writing stronger bullet points, cutting clichés, and formatting that survives applicant tracking systems? The CV Booster Guide covers all of it with a 22-item tracker. CV done? The Cover Letter Pack has a matching builder for whatever you're sending it with.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine two sector templates? Yes — if you're applying to, say, a digital apprenticeship, blend the Apprenticeship template's framing with the Digital & IT tips on specific tools and self-directed learning.
Do I need to use the exact wording in the blank template? No — the bracketed text is a prompt, not a script. Replace it entirely with your own voice and specifics.
What if none of the 5 sectors match my target role? Start with School Leaver as the most general structure, then borrow the "what employers want" guidance from whichever sector is closest to your actual application.
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