Production manager CV examples to help you build yours

The perfect production manager CV format will include all of your relevant experiences and skills that match what a hiring manager or recruiters want, demonstrating your years of experience and your strong suits in the production field. 

 

 

The first part of the CV is your header. Here you will want to include your basic contact information, including your name, phone number, and email, so potential employers know how to reach you. 

 

 

The next section of your CV is the CV summary. This is a two to a three-sentence-long statement that outlines your best skills and achievements, telling hiring managers why you’re right for the position. 

 

 

The skills section of your CV should include a mix of hard skills (technical knowledge, such as knowing specific programming languages) and soft skills (intangible traits and interpersonal skills) that are related to the production management field. Soft skills you might include are communication skills or organization – these are key skills that will benefit you in any job.

 

 

The experience section is where you will list all of your relevant professional experiences in chronological order, with your most recent experience on top. Experiences you can put here are jobs related to production management or production tasks in general. 

 

For example, if you were a production assistant in your last job, highlight important responsibilities such as creating production schedules for a startup movie or contacting stakeholders to invest in a film. Use numbers to define your accomplishments, such as implementing cost savings programs that saved the film $2,000 or other similar metrics that led to profitability or increased efficiency.

 

 

In the education section, list your top education experience, such as your degrees or certifications. If you have a Bachelor of Science from UCLA in business administration, here is where you will list it.

Do:

• Make sure you check for spelling and grammar errors before submitting any CV or application. Have a family member or friend look over it for you to check for any mistakes.
• Use keywords from the job description (e.g., particular skills or qualifications the employer is looking for) in your CV to help with applicant tracking systems (ATS) that employers often use to scan CVs. Be sure the job title is also in the CV somewhere, as this could also help you pass the system. 
• Research on the company before submitting your CV. Look at their LinkedIn and company website to see what they value in employees and in their work. This can give you a better idea of how to target their needs in your CV. 

Don’ts:

• Submit the same CV for every job. While you can use a template for each application, your experiences and skills will change depending on what you are applying to. 
• Exceed two pages. For the most part, your CV should be one page long. Some CVs for experienced or senior-level positions can accommodate two pages. For a production manager CV, try to stay within one page. 
• Emphasize experiences that are not relevant. A summer job at the ice cream shop may have been impactful for you, but it’s likely not relevant for the production field.