Example CVs used during the CV writing sessions in preparation for the Year

in Research
CURRICULUM VITAE: ANDREW ODONNELL
Term address:

Telephone:
E-mail:

Langwith College
B Block
University of York
Heslington
YO10 5DD
07756 763920
aod101@york.ac.uk

Home address:

6 Hill Street
Leeds
LS5 1HS

Telephone:
E-mail:

0113 279 7463

andydon@btopenworldcom

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2004 - 2008

BSc(Hons) Biology, University of York

Year 1

Modules studied: Ecology; plant physiology; genetics; pure and applied

microbiology; basic biochemistry; cell signaling and development; evolution and
adaptation; cell energy and metabolism.

Year 2

Modules selected: Applied ecology; environmental management, population and

resources; environmental change; nerves, muscle and movement; immunology; animal
physiology and development; whole body metabolism; human evolution and nutrition;
plant physiology.

Scientific skills:

Familier with the use of spectrometers, micro-pipettes, chromatography, gel

electrophoresis, oxygen electrodes, disection and diverse microbiological techniques.
Field work project studying nutrient flow in a lake; animal behaviour; freshwater

organisms
and food webs. Took part in a small group project to investigate aspects of plant
physiology.
Tutorials:

Weekly meetings with a tutor in small groups, which help to develop skills such as essay
writing, public speaking, making presentations, discussion and debateing and a general
bredth of biological knowledge.

1996 - 2003

Highgate Secondary School, Leeds

A Levels: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Geography (B), General Studies (B)
GCSEs: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), English Language (A), Geography (A),
Maths (A), Physics (A), English Literature (B), French (B), PE (B)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient user of word processing, spreadsheets and SPSS statistical packages
Regular user of the internet and e-mail
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retail Assistant Part-time), Asda, Leeds and York
(2001 2003, 2004 - present)
Part-time, working on both the checkouts and the busy customar services desk, handling a wide range of
queries and compliants to high standards of customer service.
Gap Year (2003/04)

Accounts office assistant for 6 months, doing general admin and accounts work using Sage accounts
package. Combined with part-time bar work, helped to fund 5 months travel in Australia. During my stay
I worked for temping agencys in various offices around Sydney and Melbourne.
Waitress, TJs Caf, Leeds (2000 20001)
Saturday job which involved carrying out a wide range of duties including food service, cash handeling and
general kitchen duties in a busy cafe.
St James Hospital, Leeds, Medical Physics Department (2001)
Two week work experience placement.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Student representative for my course: involves acting as liason between students and departmental
staff and attending regular Board of Studies meetings.
Captain of the school football team: involved selecting and motivating players and arrangeing
hospitality for visiting teams.
INTERESTS
Sport

I am a regular player in the Universitys football team, was captain of the school
football team and also ran in the school cross-country team. I have recently taken up
squash.

Conservation

Member of the University of York Conservation Volunteers. Involves carrying out

practical conversation tasks in teams in and around York, such as building fences and
footpaths, digging ditches and planting trees. In Summer 2002 I took part in a
Millennium Volunteers project to create a sensery garden for a local community,
involving garden design, plant selection and planting.

Other

I also enjoy hill walking, sociallising with friends and reading.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Practical First Aid certificate
Clean driving licence

REFERENCES
Dr J Searle
(Superviser)
University of York
Department of Biology
PO Box 373, York
YO10 5YW

Mr Patrick Watson
(Head Teacher)
Highgate Secondary School
Leeds
LS6 5JY

Ms S Ameen
(Superviser)
ASDA
Monks Cross
York
YO8 5S

Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name:

Sarah Hunter

Address:

10 Water Lane
York
YO4 6PX

Telephone:
E-mail:

07756 763920
sh102@york.ac.uk

Date of Birth:
Nationality:
Marital Status:

9/6/86
Scottish
Single

Education and Qualifications

1997 - 2004

Kingsmead High School, Glasgow

Standard Grades:
Biology (A)
Physics (A)
Chemistry (A)
Highers:
Biology (A)
Chemistry (A)
Maths (B)

2004 - 2008

German (B)
Maths (A)
Geography (A),

French (B)
English (A)
Art (C)

Geography (B)
Physics (B)

English (B)
German (A)

University of York
BSc(Hons) Biology
In my first year I studied a range of topics including ecology, plant
physiology,
genetics,
pure and applied microbiology,
basic
biochemistry, cell signalling and development,
evolution and
adaptation, cell energy and metabolism. The course has also involved
making presentations, group work and essay writing.

EMPLOYMENT

2001

Cresswells Newsagent, Glasgow

Early morning newspaper round

2002 - 2003

Argos, Glasgow
Saturdays and holidays whilst still at school. Duties were unloading
and storing deliveries, picking out customer orders and cleaning the
warehouse.

2003 - 2004

Maybury Hotel, Glasgow

Waitress (weekends and functions): Duties were taking orders, waiting

on
tables, helping with food preparation.
2004 - present Euphoria, York
Bar staff, serving customers at the bar, clearing glasses.
Skills
I have experience of using the internet for research and have some basic web writing
skills as I used to run a website with a friend whilst still at school. I am also familiar with
word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical packages.
I have a current, clean driving licence.
I have a reasonable knowledge of written and spoken German and basic French skills.
I am a good team player, capable of working with others to achieve a goal but also able
to work independently. I have good written and oral communication skills.
Hobbies and interests
I play hockey and tennis for the University of York and I was a regular player in the
hockey and netball teams whilst at school. I also helped the PE teacher with coaching
younger players. I play the guitar and used to be in a band with some of my friends
whilst at school. Our greatest achievement was winning a regional Battle of the Bands
contest and we regularly played around the Glasgow area. I also enjoy visiting the
cinema, listening to music and reading.
References
Dr H Kuomi
(Supervisor)
University of York
Department of Biology
PO Box 373, York
YO10 5YW

Ms Y James
Manager
Euphoria
York
YO1 6BW

LUCY CHAN
Home address
6 St James Avenue
Hull
East Yorkshire
YO6 9UP

Term address
98 Filey Grove
Fulford
York
YO10 4DB

Tel: 01482 947380

E-mail: lucy.chan10@hotmail.com

Tel: 01904 847944

E-mail: lc140@york.ac.uk

Date of birth: 23/10/85

EDUCATION
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2004 - 2008

BSc (Hons) Biology, University of York

In the first year core modules are studied which provide a broad introduction to all main
areas of Biology, before allowing the opportunity to specialise in the 2nd and final years.
1st year modules: pure and applied microbiology; ecology; evolution and adaptation;
cell signalling and development; basic biochemistry; cell energy and metabolism;
genetics; plant physiology.
2nd year modules selected: chromosome structure, function and evolution; molecular
biology and biotechnology; population and evolutionary genetics; applied eukaryotic
molecular biology and genetics; plant physiology; human biology; animal physiology
and development; cell and tissue biology; immunology.
Scientific skills: use of spectrometers, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, micropipettes, dissection.
Transferable skills: developed a range of skills, including making presentations,
debating (during weekly tutorial sessions) and team working, problem solving,
handling data and IT skills.

2002 - 2004

Hull Sixth Form College

A Level: Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Maths (B), General Studies (C)

1997 2002

Eastfield Secondary School, Hull

GCSE:
Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (C), Maths (A), Geography (B),
French (B), English Language (A), English Literature (A), Art (A)

ACHIEVEMENTS
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Elected to Student Council by fellow students at Sixth Form College.
Reviews Editor for Sixth Form College student magazine, Sixth Sense.
Peer counsellor at school, helping new pupils to settle in and listening to those who
wished to talk through problems.

SKILLS
____________________________________________________________________________________
_

Computer
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and SPSS statistical packages.
Regular user of the internet for research, and e-mail
Language
Working knowledge of Mandarin, basic knowledge of French

WORK EXPERIENCE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2004-present

The Elms Residential Home, York

Basic part-time care work, involved some aspects of personal care, helping to provide
social activities for residents, assisting at meal times, some cleaning duties.
Skills gained: interpersonal skills, team working, care skills, responsibility.

Summer 2004

Kennington Veterinary Surgery, Hull

Duties included caring for animals, sterilising surgical equipment and assisting during
surgery. Occasionally assisting with reception duties - booking appointments using a
computerised booking system, greeting customers, answering the phone.
Skills gained: animal handling, attention to detail, following instructions, health
and safety awareness, customer service, basic administration.

2002 - 2003

Richardsons Bakery and Tea Rooms, Hull

Employed as a sales assistant in the bakery, occasionally helping out in the tea rooms,
serving customers and clearing tables.
Skills gained: communication, customer service, team working, cash handling, food
safety and health and safety awareness.

INTERESTS
______________________________________________________________________________

Member of the University Chinese Society and have been involved in promoting the
activities of the society to increase membership, and helping to plan cultural events,
such as celebrations for the Chinese New Year, open to all students.
I enjoy art and design and I am a member of the Universitys Active Arts society,
which has enabled me to continue painting and drawing and gain experience of
pottery and printmaking. I also enjoy visiting art galleries and museums
I also enjoy films, reading and swimming

REFERENCES
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Dr P Jamieson (Supervisor)
Department of Biology
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5YW

Mrs J McLaren (Manager)

The Elms Residential Home
Holmefield Drive
York
YO9 6DJ