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CV templates: 10 professional designs

Every template is shown with a real example CV. Classic and ATS Plain are free; all 10 come with a Pro Pass. Switch templates at any time without typing anything again.

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Example CV in the Classic template

ExampleFree

Classic

A coloured header with your photo and a clear left sidebar.

Best for: most jobs; a safe all-round choice.

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Example CV in the Executive template

ExamplePro

Executive

A bold name and a full-height dark sidebar with your photo.

Best for: senior, management and engineering roles.

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Example CV in the ATS Plain template

ExampleFree

ATS Plain

One simple column with no photo or graphics.

Best for: large employers that use applicant tracking systems, and countries where a photo is not expected.

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Example CV in the Modern Sidebar template

ExamplePro

Modern Sidebar

A large name, round photo and a light sidebar on the right.

Best for: customer-facing jobs such as hair, beauty, retail and hospitality.

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Example CV in the Minimal template

ExamplePro

Minimal

Calm and spacious, with headings in the margin and thin lines.

Best for: chefs, office roles and anyone who likes a quiet design.

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Example CV in the Global Mobility template

ExamplePro

Global Mobility

Work rights, skills assessments, language tests and licences up front.

Best for: applying for jobs abroad in any country.

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Example CV in the Creative Colour Band template

ExamplePro

Creative Colour Band

A bold angled colour band across the top and coloured section markers.

Best for: creative trades and jobs where a bit of colour fits.

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Example CV in the Technical / Trades template

ExamplePro

Technical / Trades

Skills, licences, tools and brand experience in a snapshot panel up front.

Best for: technicians, drivers and tradespeople.

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Example CV in the Healthcare template

ExamplePro

Healthcare

Soft, calm colours with registrations and certificates near the top.

Best for: nurses, carers and other health workers.

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Example CV in the Compact One-Page template

ExamplePro

Compact One-Page

Two dense columns and smaller text to fit on one page.

Best for: a lot of experience on a short page, or employers who ask for one page.

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How to choose

Which template should I use?

  • Applying to a large employer or through an online form? ATS Plain is the safest choice: one column that applicant tracking systems read easily.
  • One or two columns: two-column templates look great and our PDFs keep real text, but some older systems read one column more reliably.
  • Photo or no photo depends on the country: usually no photo for Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK; for Gulf jobs and in Germany a photo is often included but optional. Our country guides explain more.
  • Applying abroad? Global Mobility puts your work rights, skills assessments and language tests up front.
  • Not sure? Start with any template. You can change it at any time and your details stay the same.

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Pick a template and start.

Free to start with Classic and ATS Plain. All 10 with a Pro Pass.

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