By role

Work experience by role

What each type of work involves, and an example of how to describe it on your CV. Replace the [bracketed] parts with your own details.

Air hostess / cabin crew work experience

Customer care on flights, safety procedures, service and handling passengers.

Example CV line: Cabin crew, Airline, [Route]: welcomed passengers, delivered safety briefings and handled in-flight service for [number] flights a month.

Admin work experience

Office support: scheduling, filing, data entry, correspondence and coordinating between teams.

Example CV line: Administrative Assistant, [Company]: maintained filing systems, managed diaries for three managers and processed [number] invoices a month.

Analyst work experience

Collecting, cleaning and interpreting data to support decisions and reporting.

Example CV line: Data Analyst, [Company]: built weekly dashboards and reports used by the sales team to track [metric].

Catering work experience

Food preparation, service and event support for large and small groups.

Example CV line: Catering Assistant, [Company]: prepared and served meals for events of up to [number] guests and kept kitchen hygiene logs.

Carpentry work experience

Measuring, cutting, joining and finishing wood for furniture, fittings and structures.

Example CV line: Carpentry Apprentice, [Workshop]: cut and assembled timber for [type of work] and read technical drawings.

Chevening work experience

Chevening scholarship applicants usually need professional work experience. Check the current official requirements before applying.

Example CV line: Programme Officer, [Organisation]: led [project] and managed a team of [number] to deliver [outcome].

Cyber security work experience

Monitoring, threat detection, security testing and helping teams protect systems and data.

Example CV line: Security Analyst Intern, [Company]: monitored alerts, reviewed access logs and supported vulnerability scans.

Defence work experience

Service in or with defence forces, or roles in defence-related organisations. Duties depend on the role and country.

Example CV line: [Rank / Role], [Unit or Organisation]: [main responsibilities], with training in [skills].

Doctor / medical work experience

Clinical or medical roles, shadowing, or hospital support. Requirements for medical study vary, so check the programme you are applying to.

Example CV line: Clinical Assistant, [Hospital]: supported ward rounds, recorded patient observations and assisted with [procedures].

Editorial work experience

Writing, editing, proofreading, fact-checking and managing content for publications.

Example CV line: Editorial Intern, [Publication]: proofread articles, checked facts and drafted social media posts for [number] pieces.

English / teaching work experience

Teaching English, tutoring, content writing or language support.

Example CV line: English Tutor, [Institute]: taught [number] students aged [range], prepared lesson plans and tracked progress.

Field work experience

Work outdoors or on site: surveys, inspections, fieldwork, data collection or site support.

Example CV line: Field Officer, [Organisation]: carried out site visits in [area], collected data and filed weekly reports.

Finance work experience

Accounts, budgeting, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.

Example CV line: Finance Assistant, [Company]: reconciled bank accounts each month and prepared expense reports for [number] cost centres.

FMCG work experience

Fast-moving consumer goods: sales, marketing, brand, supply chain and retail.

Example CV line: Sales Executive, [FMCG Company]: managed [number] retail outlets and grew monthly sales by [percentage].

Laboratory / lab technician work experience

Preparing samples, running tests, calibrating equipment and recording results.

Example CV line: Lab Technician, [Lab]: prepared samples, ran [type] tests and recorded results in the lab management system.

Plumbing work experience

Installing and repairing pipes, fittings, drainage and water systems.

Example CV line: Plumbing Assistant, [Contractor]: fitted pipes and fixtures on [number] residential jobs and followed safety procedures.

Public relations work experience

Media relations, press releases, events, brand communication and reputation management.

Example CV line: PR Executive, [Agency]: wrote press releases, pitched stories to journalists and coordinated [number] events.

Restaurant work experience

Service, kitchen support, hosting, cashier and front-of-house duties.

Example CV line: Server, [Restaurant]: took orders for up to [number] covers per shift and handled payments and customer queries.

Warehouse work experience

Receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching goods, and keeping stock records.

Example CV line: Warehouse Associate, [Company]: picked and packed orders, checked stock and kept inventory records up to date.

Electrician work experience

Installing, testing and maintaining electrical systems and wiring.

Example CV line: Electrical Assistant, [Contractor]: installed wiring and switchgear and tested circuits under supervision.

Accountant work experience

Bookkeeping, tax returns, audits, payroll and financial statements.

Example CV line: Accounts Assistant, [Firm]: processed payroll for [number] employees and prepared tax returns for [number] clients.

Civil engineering work experience

Site work, surveys, drawings, quality checks and project support.

Example CV line: Site Engineer Trainee, [Contractor]: supervised [type] work, checked quality and maintained daily progress logs.

Hospital / nursing work experience

Patient care, ward support, record-keeping and clinical assistance.

Example CV line: Staff Nurse, [Hospital]: provided patient care on a [number]-bed ward and recorded vital signs and medication.

Hotel / hospitality work experience

Guest services, front desk, housekeeping, events and hotel operations.

Example CV line: Front Desk Associate, [Hotel]: checked in and out guests, handled bookings and resolved guest queries.

NGO / social sector work experience

Community programmes, fundraising, field outreach and project support for non-profit organisations.

Example CV line: Programme Volunteer, [NGO]: ran community sessions for [number] families and recorded attendance and outcomes.

Driver work experience

Driving passengers or goods safely, keeping logs and vehicle checks.

Example CV line: Driver, [Company]: delivered goods across [area], kept trip logs and carried out daily vehicle checks.

Pharmacy work experience

Dispensing, checking prescriptions, stock control and customer advice.

Example CV line: Pharmacy Assistant, [Pharmacy]: dispensed prescriptions, managed stock and advised customers on over-the-counter products.

Physiotherapy work experience

Patient treatment, exercise programmes, assessments and rehabilitation.

Example CV line: Physiotherapy Intern, [Clinic]: assisted with patient assessments and supervised exercise sessions.

Chef / cooking work experience

Food preparation, menu planning, kitchen management and hygiene.

Example CV line: Commis Chef, [Restaurant]: prepared ingredients, cooked to order and kept the section clean and compliant.

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