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IT CV template (text format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Tech-savvy and analytical professional with 2 years of experience as a technical IT manager and 5 years of experience as an IT support technician. Demonstrated success spearheading IT projects and completing all tasks on time and according to specifications. Solid expertise in system/software installation, upgrade, maintenance, and support. Adept at administering networks and facilitating end users.

WORK EXPERIENCE

IT Manager

Leicester City Council Trading Standards
Feb 2023–Present — Leicester

  • Responsible for managing office running Microsoft 11 and MacOS 14, running Microsoft Office and bespoke software packages
  • Led IT department and a team of 15 personnel (93% retention rate), driving key IT initiatives and projects
  • Replaced old LAN system with wireless communication system, boosting office productivity by 12%
  • Decreased downtime by 65% through twice-daily preventative system maintenance
  • Protected data and resources at each workstation by installing Kaspersky antivirus in each system
  • Recognised in company newsletter for inspiring my team to consistently exceed KPIs

IT Technician

Infonote Datasystems Limited
Jan 2020–Jan 2023 — Leicester

  • Deputised as IT manager from August 2022 to cover a maternity leave
  • Implemented Amazon AWS for GDPR compliance and cost control
  • Trained 50+ staff members on in-house CSM and database management software
  • Provided friendly, efficient IT support to 15+ internal and external customers per day via phone, email, and instant message
  • Installed, serviced, and upgraded 150+ in-house Windows computers

IT Support Technician

Landmark Offices
May 2018–Jan 2020 — Leicester

  • Delivered quality IT support and system troubleshooting services to 5,000+ end users
  • Performed 15+ on-site visits in a week to develop partner solutions
  • Identified and resolved customer issues daily with a success rate of 98%
  • Reduced solution delivery time by 45% by implementing a help desk ticket system
  • Helped network team with monitoring of four Linux-based network servers

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Information Technology

University of Strathclyde
2016–2018, Glasgow

Relevant Modules

  • Networking & Internet Environment, Programming, Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structure, Web Programming, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Testing, Internet Security

KEY SKILLS

  • Enterprise IT infrastructure
  • Database management
  • Software development
  • Computer hardware
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Budget management
  • Working to timelines

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

  • Vlogging
  • Self-study
  • Salsa Dancing
  • Marathon Running

How to write an IT CV

Before you begin writing, make sure you know how to write a CV in a way that best emphasises your strengths.

Information technology (IT) professionals are in high demand in the UK, and IT skills are some of the most sought-after skills in the job market. So when you apply for IT jobs, you need to show that you’ve got the right skill set to succeed in your target role.

Here are some tips on how to write a job-winning IT CV:

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1. Include both digital skills and soft skills

Identifying the right skills for your CV is key to writing a strong IT CV. You’ll need a balance of both hard and soft skills to impress employers.

Hard skills are technical skills that you learn through training. Software programming and hardware expertise are some good examples.

Here are some examples of hard skills that IT employers often hire for:

  • Coding skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management
  • Innovation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operating systems

Your soft skills, on the other hand, are the personality traits that influence your ability to work independently, with customers, or as part of a team. Communication and critical thinking are two important soft skills in the tech industry.

It’s important to ask yourself “What do I want to manage?” and “What area do I want to specialise in?”. Although most IT Manager roles will have an element of Technology, People Management, and Stakeholder/Budget Control, most roles will have a strong focus in one area. So it’s important you know which area you’re looking to specialise in and tailor your CV and job search to that. — Matt Collingwood,  Managing Director at VIQU IT Recruitment

2. Write an attention-grabbing personal statement

Your CV is often the first impression you make on hiring managers. So make sure your CV makes a strong impact. One way to do this is by writing an attention-grabbing CV personal statement.

A CV personal statement is a short paragraph (no more than 4–5 sentences) that appears at the top of your IT CV, just under your contact information. This paragraph should briefly describe your most job-relevant IT:

  • experience and skills
  • achievements
  • career goals

But remember to keep your personal statement concise and focused. If you try to cram too much information in, you’ll take away space from the most important information on your CV — your relevant work experience.

Here’s an example of a well-written personal statement from an IT CV:

 

An IT CV personal statement example with a gray header and details about the applicant's work experience, achievements, and skills
Put your best skills and experience in your personal statement to impress employers.

3. Measure your IT skills and achievements with hard numbers

Measuring your skills and experience is a key to demonstrating your value to employers. By including hard numbers, you give a clearer picture of the value you can bring to the team if hired.

Here are a few metrics IT professionals commonly use to quantify their achievements:

  • number of users supported
  • amount of money saved for the company
  • frequency of system updates overseen
  • size of the team managed
  • number of projects completed

These three work experience bullet points are good examples of how to add hard numbers to your own CV:

  • Delivered quality IT support and system troubleshooting services to 5,000+ end users
  • Performed 15+ on-site visits in a week to develop partner solutions
  • Identified and resolved customer issues daily with a success rate of 98%

 

Samuel Johns
Written by

Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and senior career counsellor on the CV Genius team, with almost 5 years of experience in the career space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs. Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East of England, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator. He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve. In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.