Electrician CV example
Qualified electrician. Compact design.
Trades and engineering CV examples
Trade and engineering employers check what you are qualified and registered to do before anything else, then the size and type of work you have done. These three complete CVs show an electrician, a plumbing and heating engineer and a mechanical design engineer.
Plumber CV example
Qualified plumber. Compact design.
Mechanical engineer CV example
Engineering experience. Professional design.
What employers in this sector check
| Check | For | On your CV |
|---|---|---|
| Cards and registration | Electricians and plumbers | ECS card for electrical work; Gas Safe for domestic gas; CSCS for construction sites (National Careers Service). |
| Qualifications | Every job here | Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ for trades; an engineering degree for engineers. Give the year. |
| Driving and tools | Trades | A full licence, your own tools and a van are often asked for. |
| Professional registration | Engineers | Progress towards IEng or CEng through an institution such as the IMechE. |
Each example page has the full list with its sources and the date we checked them.
Help with your CV
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