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Career Change CV Example UK — Switch Industries With Confidence

Changing careers? This UK CV template leads with transferable skills and a compelling summary so recruiters see your potential — not just your old job title.

Elena Vasquez

Aspiring HR Coordinator

elena.vasquez@email.co.uk · +44 7700 900987 · Bristol, UK

Professional Summary

Former retail team leader transitioning into HR coordination. 6 years managing people, rotas, and performance conversations on busy shop floors. Bringing strong communication, conflict resolution, and onboarding experience to people-focused roles.

Skills

People Management · Recruitment Support · Onboarding · Employee Relations · Scheduling · HR Administration

Experience

  • Team Leader (Retail)

    2019 – Present

    Coastal Home Stores, Bristol

    • Led team of 8; conducted monthly 1:1s and supported 3 internal promotions
    • Reduced staff turnover by 22% through improved onboarding checklists
    • Handled colleague grievances and escalations with store management

  • HR Administration Certificate

    2025 – Present

    CIPD Level 3 (In Progress)

    • Studying employment law, recruitment fundamentals, and HR record-keeping
    • Completed practical assignment on writing job descriptions and person specs

Education

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (in progress) NVQ Level 3 Management — 2020

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Elena Vasquez

Aspiring HR Coordinator

elena.vasquez@email.co.uk · +44 7700 900987 · Bristol, UK

Professional Summary

Former retail team leader transitioning into HR coordination. 6 years managing people, rotas, and performance conversations on busy shop floors. Bringing strong communication, conflict resolution, and onboarding experience to people-focused roles.

Skills

People Management · Recruitment Support · Onboarding · Employee Relations · Scheduling · HR Administration

Experience

  • Team Leader (Retail)

    2019 – Present

    Coastal Home Stores, Bristol

    • Led team of 8; conducted monthly 1:1s and supported 3 internal promotions
    • Reduced staff turnover by 22% through improved onboarding checklists
    • Handled colleague grievances and escalations with store management

  • HR Administration Certificate

    2025 – Present

    CIPD Level 3 (In Progress)

    • Studying employment law, recruitment fundamentals, and HR record-keeping
    • Completed practical assignment on writing job descriptions and person specs

Education

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (in progress) NVQ Level 3 Management — 2020

Why This CV Works

  • Professional summary reframes your pivot in the first 4 lines recruiters read
  • Transferable skills block bridges your old industry to the new role
  • Achievement bullets focus on results — not outdated job-specific jargon
  • Functional-meets-chronological structure trusted by UK career coaches
  • ATS-compatible so your career change CV still passes automated screening

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