Content Writer CV Example and Writing Guide

Content writers are hired on clear writing and proof that it works. Your CV should be a sample of your own style: short, tidy and free of mistakes. Add links to published work and use numbers such as traffic growth, articles per month and ranking improvements, so the reader can see the value you bring.

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What to include in a content writer CV

  • Add three links to your best published articles or an online portfolio.
  • Name the niches you write in, such as tech, health or finance.
  • Show results: traffic, rankings, leads, open rate or sales.
  • List the tools you use, such as Surfer, Ahrefs, Grammarly or WordPress.
  • Proofread the CV twice, since any mistake will count against you.

Sample profile (copy the idea, not the words)

Content writer with 4 years of experience in SEO blogs, website copy and email campaigns. Wrote over 400 articles in tech, education and travel, helping one blog grow from 8,000 to 35,000 monthly visitors. Careful editor who meets deadlines.

Skills to consider

SEO writing, Keyword research, Copywriting, Proofreading and editing, WordPress publishing, Email newsletters, Research skills, Google Analytics basics, Social media captions.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Claiming "excellent English" while the CV has spelling errors
  • Listing articles without links or results
  • Writing a long personal story in the summary

How to write a content writer CV step by step

  1. Start with your contact details and headline. Write your name, phone, e-mail and city, and a headline such as "Content Writer - Blogs, SEO and Website Copy".
  2. Write a two to three sentence profile. Say who you are, how many years of experience you have and one result you are proud of.
  3. List experience, newest first. For every job give the title, employer, dates and two to four bullet points that show results.
  4. Add education and certificates. Include degree, institute and year. Add licences or short courses that the job needs.
  5. Finish with skills and languages. Choose skills from the job advert that are really yours.
  6. Proofread and export as PDF. A PDF keeps your layout the same on every device.

Content Writer CV: frequently asked questions

How do I write a content writer CV with no experience?

Add blog posts, college writing, guest posts and sample articles with links. Mention your education, any writing course and the topics you can write about.

What should a content writer put in a portfolio?

Choose three to five samples in different formats, such as a blog post, a product page and an email. Add one line on the goal and the result of each.

What is the best CV format for content writing jobs abroad?

Use a clean one-page layout with your portfolio link at the top. Remote employers care about writing samples, time zone, English level and tools more than long job histories.

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