Free CV Templates
Every template uses the same details, so you can fill in your CV once and switch designs whenever you like. All are A4, single-column, print cleanly in black and white, and produce a PDF with real, selectable text.
Modern
Clean sans-serif layout with a teal accent
A clear single-column layout with a restrained colour accent for section headings. Easy to scan on screen and prints well in black and white.
Good for
- Most private-sector roles
- Tech, marketing and business jobs
- Online applications
Optional photo supported.
Classic
Traditional serif layout, black and white
A conservative, centred layout set in a serif typeface with ruled section headings. Employers and organisations first, then your role.
Good for
- Banking, law and public service
- Teaching and academic roles
- Printed applications
No photo.
Minimal
Generous white space, no colour
Quiet typography and plenty of white space let your content do the talking. A good choice when you have strong experience to show.
Good for
- Design, writing and creative roles
- Experienced professionals
- Short, focused CVs
No photo.
Graduate
Education and projects first
Puts education and projects ahead of work experience, so a CV with little work history still reads well. Includes room for national service, attachments and volunteering.
Good for
- Students and recent graduates
- National service and internship applications
- First jobs
No photo.
Professional
Bold header band with an optional photo
A strong dark header with your name and contact details, serif section headings and a clean body. Supports an optional profile photo.
Good for
- Mid-career and senior roles
- Sales, management and consulting
- Roles where a photo is expected
Optional photo supported.
How to choose a CV template
- Not sure? Choose Modern. It suits most jobs and is easy to scan.
- Conservative industries such as banking, law and public service: Classic.
- Students and new graduates: Graduate puts education and projects first.
- Experienced professionals with a lot to say: Minimal or Professional.
The content matters far more than the design. A clear, specific CV in a plain template will beat a beautiful template with vague content. Our step-by-step guide covers what to write in each section.
Are these templates ATS-friendly?
Many employers use applicant tracking systems to read CVs. Our templates use a single column, standard section headings and real text in the PDF, which are the features generally recommended for this kind of software. No template can guarantee how every system will read a CV, so keep your wording clear and standard.
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