About this template
The United Kingdom template is a British CV in Calibri on two A4 pages, opening with a three-to-four-line personal statement and a results-oriented experience block. No photo, no date of birth, no marital status — the UK equality recruitment conventions. Suits candidates from the US, Australia, India or France targeting London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.
Who is it for?
It fits candidates targeting the UK market — London (finance, consulting, public sector), Manchester (digital, media), Edinburgh (finance, asset management, fintech), Bristol (aerospace, tech) — in finance (HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Standard Chartered), professional services (Big Four, Magic Circle law firms), public sector (Civil Service, NHS) and FTSE 100 groups. Junior to senior profiles where adding a photo or date of birth makes the application look out of touch with UK norms.
How to use it
The personal statement opens the document in three to four lines — factual, results-oriented tone. Reverse chronology on experience. No photo, no date of birth, no nationality (migration status mentioned via a discreet line: « Right to work in the UK » or « UK citizen / Skilled Worker visa »). For a London finance role, mention regulated certifications (CFA, FRM, ACCA, ICAEW, FCA-registered if applicable) and CFA modules attained. For a Magic Circle lawyer (Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Linklaters), indicate SQE or QLTS if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
How to indicate right to work post-Brexit?
Specify migration status clearly: « Right to work in the UK — Settled status (EU Settlement Scheme) » for pre-Brexit EU expats, « UK citizen », « Skilled Worker visa — sponsor [Employer] until [date] » or « Pre-Settled status / requires sponsorship ». The status conditions recruiter interest from first read.
How to convert a non-UK diploma for the UK?
Have it assessed by UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC). French Grandes Écoles are generally recognised equivalent to UK Master's level. Indicate on the CV: « Master's degree in Engineering — École Centrale Lyon (UK ENIC: equivalent to UK Master's level) ». For the City, the Insead or HEC MBA is widely recognised without formal equivalence.
One page or two pages?
Two pages standard for an experienced to senior profile. One page for juniors (graduate schemes Big Four, investment banks). Academic university profiles use a longer format (3-5 pages with publications), but for corporate London, the standard remains strictly two pages.
