Free CV Templates

A free CV template is a professionally designed document you can download right away, with no hidden costs, no watermarks, and no sign-up required. Our collection of professionally created templates for free download offers well-structured layouts that are easy to customise, approved by hiring veterans, and tested against all major applicant tracking systems (ATS). We believe that high-quality CV templates should be available to job seekers who can't invest in expensive CV-writing services or fancy design tools. Despite being free, these CV templates have top-notch design and functionality that will land you interviews. They are a result of years of experience of our hiring and CV-writing experts.

• You need a professional CV for free download, with no sign-up, and you can't afford expensive premium services.
• You're a career starter, student, recent graduate, or returning to the job market after a career break, and you could use professional support for free.
• You would like to try out different CV templates completely free before choosing a specific style for your new CV.
• You're applying for many jobs, and you need a professional CV layout that can be quickly customised, with no hidden costs.

• Your specific situation requires a CV format with a more complex structure, such as academic CVs with specialised sections.
• You're applying for a job in an industry that encourages sending design-heavy templates that emphasise your creativity.
• You need extreme flexibility in customising your CV to present your experience more efficiently to the readers.

Adjust the Content to Reflect Your Experience

Replace the placeholder text in your free CV template with your information and content that describes your achievements and skills. The template is easily customisable. You just need to follow the existing layout.

Give It a Touch of Your Personality

In most free templates, it is possible to adapt accent colours to match your style or to fit your industry visually: subtle accents for corporate or legal CVs, while tech CVs can be more stylish.

Remove the Sections You Don't Need

While these CVs are completely free, they’re designed to cover a wide range of professional experiences. If there is any section that you don't need (e.g., you don't have any certifications), simply remove it from the template.

Tailor for Each Application

Even a strong free CV template performs best when you adjust its content and even layout to each application. Include the keywords from the job posting and make the most relevant experience prominent.

Check the Final Version Formatting

Our open-access CV templates have been expertly tested, but you do want to make sure that the formatting stays intact after customisation. It should remain the same on different devices.

Use One Accent Colour at Most

Feel free to use an accent colour to add a touch of personality, but make sure to avoid excess. Some colour can also improve readability, but using multiple colours everywhere can look like a mess.