Beauty, wellness & sport CV guide
State licences and insurance where required (cosmetology licence, fitness registration). Link a portfolio (Instagram, website) for visual work; mention client base and rebooking rates.
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Experience | Expected |
| Licences & qualifications | Recommended |
| Skills | Recommended |
Tips
- State licences and insurance where required (cosmetology licence, fitness registration).
- Link a portfolio (Instagram, website) for visual work; mention client base and rebooking rates.
Questions
What should a beauty and fitness CV include?
A beauty and fitness CV needs your contact details, experience, and usually licences and qualifications and skills. Lead with what employers in this field check first, back it up with specific examples, and add anything the advert asks for by name. State licences and insurance where required (cosmetology licence, fitness registration). The CV Atlas readiness check flags anything this field expects that your CV is missing.
What order should the sections of a beauty and fitness CV be in?
Use this order for a beauty and fitness CV: Experience, Licences & qualifications and Skills. Put the most important evidence for this field near the top, and list entries within each section with the most recent first. Contact details and your name always come first, in the header. Some countries change the order, for example Japan lists history oldest first, and CV Atlas applies that automatically.
How long should a beauty and fitness CV be?
It depends on the country more than the job. A beauty and fitness CV in the United States should be 1–2 pages; in the United Kingdom, 2 pages; in Australia, 2–4 pages. Keep recent roles detailed and older ones brief, so your strongest evidence sits on the first page. Pick your target country in CV Atlas and it applies the local length and paper size.
How do I make a beauty and fitness CV stand out?
Link a portfolio (Instagram, website) for visual work; mention client base and rebooking rates. Be specific: name the systems, settings and results, start each bullet with a verb, and keep it to one line where you can. Show the scale of your work with numbers where it helps. Tailor the first lines of your profile and each role to the job advert.
Which jobs does the beauty and fitness CV guide cover?
This guide covers 25 job titles, including Hairdresser / hairstylist, Barber, Beautician / beauty therapist, Nail technician, Make-up artist, Esthetician, Spa therapist and Salon manager. They share the same CV structure and checks. If your exact title is not listed, type it into CV Atlas and pick the closest field. Country rules such as photos, length and references are added on top when you choose where you are applying.
Jobs this guide covers
Hairdresser / hairstylist · Barber · Beautician / beauty therapist · Nail technician · Make-up artist · Esthetician · Spa therapist · Salon manager · Personal trainer · Fitness instructor · Yoga instructor · Pilates instructor · Sports coach · Football / soccer coach · Swimming instructor · Athlete / professional sportsperson · Sports analyst · Strength and conditioning coach · Referee / umpire · Gym manager · Leisure centre attendant · Outdoor activity instructor · Ski instructor · Golf professional · Jockey
Country guides
Photo, date of birth, length and paper size change by country. Start with United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, or see all 200 countries.
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Guidance checked October 2026. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.