Example CV
Example CV
Example CV
The notes on this page form a guide as to good advice when completing a CV.
But you can download these notes overlaid onto the relevant parts of an example Farm technician CV, allowing you to relate these notes directly to the parts of the CV you're working on at any time.
Starting your CV right
Having a clear and consistent format is important, including a reference to the job title at the top of your CV.
Consider using a template or a CV builder. Several are available in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or for free elsewhere online.
Watch your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Use a spellcheck to ensure there are no errors.
Contact details
Provide a range of contact details.
Key skills
Your skills section should mention your transferable skills from unrelated roles or your IT capabilities.
Punchy profiles
This section should be punchy and positive. It should say how you have the qualities mentioned in the job advert you're responding to.
Your experience in work
Make sure your dates tally up and avoid employment gaps.
Start with your most recent role and detail any key duties which are relevant to the role you are applying for.
Simplify complicated work periods
Try to avoid any appearance of job-hopping. Where you've done a series of short roles, perhaps package them as freelance work, work experience, or contract work.
Additional experience
If neither your education or work experience is directly related to the job you're applying for, consider including some brief examples of times you've had contact with your chosen industry, and why that's made you believe you could function effectively in the role you've chosen.
References
You only need to add references at the end of the CV if specifically requested by the employer. However, it's common for employers to ask for at least one professional reference and one personal reference.
If you do offer any references, think carefully about who you use.
Keep it brief
Try to keep your CV to no more than two pages.
If the employer isn't convinced after two pages, four more won't help!
More careers information
We are profiling jobs across the whole spectrum of agriculture and horticulture. Find out more about the diverse range of jobs available in farming and growing and what they all involve in our Job Profiles section.
If you're looking to get your first job in farming and growing or looking to take your next step in the sector, then we've collected a host of resources together to help you in our Employment toolkit. From the initial research to the interview preparation, we've got advice and information to help you make the most of the employment opportunities ahead.