Summary: a sample with explanations and a template to copy into Word

Blank CV template: a structure to copy

The framework below is compiled from three sources: the State Employment Service’s CV guide, the fields from the official civil service recruitment form, and the 8-step sequence on which most templates on leading job search websites are based.

Copy it into a text editor, replace the field labels with your own details and save it as a template in Word.

CV

Surname, first name, patronymic:

Date of birth:

Town/City:

Contact telephone number:

Email address:

Position I am applying for:

Reason for seeking employment:

Work experience (starting with most recent role):

Period (month/year – month/year):

Company, town/country:

Role:

Main responsibilities:

Achievements:

Education:

Educational institution, year of enrolment, year of graduation:

Field of study, qualification:

Further education, courses, certificates:

Professional skills:

Language skills:

Additional information:

Tip: Repeat the ‘Work experience’ section as many times as you have had jobs — in reverse chronological order (from the most recent to the earliest). Tailor the line ‘Position I am applying for’ and the order of the points in your work experience to the specific vacancy: list the responsibilities and achievements that match the requirements of the job advertisement first.

Completed examples: sales assistant, accountant, programmer

The basic structure is the same in all three cases — only the wording changes.

Example of how to complete the ‘Work Experience’ section

Work experience

• Period: [month/year] — [month/year]
• Company, town: Retail chain, [town]

• Position: Sales Manager

• Main responsibilities: Selling goods on the shop floor, advising customers, operating the till.

• Achievements: Increased sales by 20%.

Work experience

• Period: [month/year] — [month/year]

• Company, city: Manufacturing company, [city]

• Position: Accountant

• Key responsibilities: Maintaining source documents, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts with counterparties.

• Achievements: Reduced the time spent on document processing by 15%.

Work experience

• Period: [month/year] — [month/year]

• Company, city: IT product company, [city]

• Role: Software Developer

• Key responsibilities: Developing and maintaining service functionality, testing, working with databases.

• Achievements: Optimised order processing — processing time reduced by [your figure]%.

The figure in the third example has been left blank deliberately: the figure should be taken from your own results, not from someone else’s CV. You can find real, completed CVs from candidates — including job title, employment status, city and previous places of work — in the public section ‘CVs’ on Injobe.

What a CV should contain

The State Employment Service specifies the following structure for a CV: surname, first name, patronymic; basic personal details — date of birth, address, contact telephone numbers; the purpose of the job search; work experience; education; additional information, including computer skills and knowledge of languages.

This is a recommendation, not a requirement. A CV is not among the documents that a citizen submits when entering into an employment contract under Article 24 of the Labour Code. The list includes:

• a passport or other identity document;
• employment record book (if available) or details of employment history from the register of insured persons;
• in cases provided for by law — a document confirming education, a medical certificate, a military registration document and other documents.

The candidate determines the content of their CV themselves. Therefore, the CV that most closely matches the job requirements will be the most successful.

The order of the sections is flexible: the employment service specifies the components of the CV, not the sequence. The only fixed rule is the logic — first, who you are and how to contact you; next, what role you are applying for; then, what evidence you have to support this.

How to complete each section

The position you are applying for

State the specific job title: ‘Sales Manager’, ‘Legal Assistant’. In HR documents, job titles are taken from the Classification of Occupations (where they are listed in the masculine form, with the exception of a few positions such as ‘seamstress’ or ‘nanny’). For CVs, strict adherence to the Classification is not mandatory, but using the exact wording from the job advertisement increases your chances of passing the initial screening.

The aim of your job search

State a clear objective: to secure a specific role. Avoid abstract phrases (‘to find an interesting job’, ‘to develop within the company’).

Contact details

Provide your full name, date of birth, city of residence, telephone number and professional email address.

Work experience

This is the main section of your CV. For each place of employment, state:

1. Company name, sector and city/country.

2. Job title.

3. Period of employment (month/year – month/year).

4. Main responsibilities.

5. Achievements (with specific results in figures).

Describe your achievements using action verbs: ‘organised’, ‘optimised’, ‘increased’, ‘implemented’.

Education

State the name of the educational institution, years of study, field of study and degree obtained (Bachelor’s, Master’s). It is not necessary to include the diploma number and series in a standard CV.

Skills, languages and additional information

This includes your level of proficiency in using a computer and specialised software, knowledge of foreign languages (specifying the level), and whether you hold a driving licence or certificates of course completion.

How many pages and in what format to submit

• Length: The recommended length is 1–2 pages. If you have less than 5 years’ experience, try to fit the information onto one page. Do not artificially pad out the text.
• Format: Edit the file in Word format (.docx), but send the employer a PDF version. This ensures that the layout will not become distorted when opened on any device.

Official CV format for the civil service

To apply for a civil service post, you must submit a CV in a clearly defined format (Appendix 2-1 to the Procedure for Conducting the Competition, approved by CMU Resolution No. 246 of 25 March 2016).

The current form contains 11 sections (section 7 was deleted by CMU Resolution No. 798 of 28 July 2021).

Structure of the official CV form:

1. Points 1–3: Surname, first name, patronymic.

2. Point 4: Date of birth (day, month and year).

3. Point 5: Details of the document certifying identity and confirming Ukrainian citizenship.

4. Section 6: Information on higher education (institution, years of study, specialisation, diploma number).

5. Point 8: Proficiency in foreign languages (compulsory for category ‘A’).

6. Point 9: Work experience, civil service experience and experience in relevant positions.

7. Point 10: Details of close relatives (for category ‘A’).

8. Point 11: Information on the submission of the declaration for the previous year (for category ‘A’).

9. Point 12: Additional information (knowledge, skills, academic publications, etc.).

Special provisions during martial law: For the duration of martial law, competitive selection processes for civil service posts may be suspended, and appointments will be made via a simplified procedure (application, personal details form, documents regarding education and citizenship, declaration). However, the CV format remains relevant for standard competitive selection once it resumes.

Legal limits: what an employer may and may not require

CVs with no work experience

If you are looking for your first job, emphasise your education, academic achievements and practical skills:

CV

Surname, first name, patronymic:

Date of birth:

Town/City:

Contact telephone number:

Email:

Position applied for:

Reason for seeking employment:

Education:

Educational institution, years of study:

Specialism and degree obtained:

Academic achievements and courses:

Coursework/final projects, participation in competitions, academic contests and conferences:

Work experience and voluntary work:

Involvement in student organisations, voluntary projects, work placements:

Professional skills and computer proficiency:

Language skills:

Hobbies and interests:

The ‘Education’ section of a CV with no work experience takes centre stage. In addition to the institution and years of study, it should state your degree programme: this helps the employer understand what kind of work you are prepared for.

Cover letter to accompany your CV

Always include a short cover letter with your CV. It should be short enough that the text can be read in 10–15 seconds.

Cover letter template:

Good afternoon, [Recruiter’s or HR Manager’s name]!

I am sending my CV in response to the vacancy for [Job title as stated in the advert]. I have [specify number of years] years’ experience in the field of [name of field], including successful experience in [list 1–2 key skills or achievements that directly match the job requirements].

I would be delighted to discuss the details of the role further during an interview.

Yours faithfully,

[Your First Name and Surname]

[Telephone] | [Email]

Mistakes that get CVs rejected

Where to submit your CV: vacancies on Injobe

As of 3 September 2026, there are 29 vacancies on Injobe, 11 of which are remote roles, accounting for 37.9 per cent of all offers. Next to this is the section for published CVs, where candidates upload theirs.

In the ‘Recruitment, HR’ section, there is currently a vacancy – these are the people who will be reviewing your CV from the other side:

• HR Manager at TikTok agency EXlive — $800–1,500, salary plus bonuses.

Checklist before sending

• The job title in the first line of your CV matches the job title in the advert.
• Your contact details (phone number, email) are correct.
• Work experience is listed in reverse chronological order (from most recent to earliest).
• The description of your experience includes not only your responsibilities but also specific achievements with figures.<
• The ‘Education’ section includes the name of the institution, years of study and degree programme.
• Unnecessary personal information (health status, marital status, etc.) has been removed.
• The document is no longer than two pages.
• The file is saved in PDF format, and its name is clear and straightforward (for example: CV_Ivan_PETRENKO_Manager.pdf).
• A brief and concise covering letter has been prepared.