CV templates you can edit and export

Compare layouts using the amount and type of information you need to show. A short student CV and an experienced manager's CV do not need the same balance of sections. Start with a clear layout that leaves enough space for your most relevant work.

The editable choices below let you begin with a template rather than arranging every section yourself. Look at heading hierarchy, paragraph width and spacing before considering colour. If your content becomes crowded, remove weak or repeated material first. Shrinking all the text may make a document fit on a page while making it harder to read.

Put the evidence most relevant to the position where it is easy to find. For someone with relevant employment, work experience usually deserves priority. For a student, education and projects may provide the strongest starting point. Use clear labels for internships, volunteering and independent projects.

Within each section, keep dates and formatting consistent. Do not change an official qualification or job title merely to make it resemble an example. When a title needs context, explain the actual responsibilities in the description. The writing guides below help you choose content before you spend time refining the appearance of your document.

A template must preserve readable text in the exported file. An applicant tracking system, or ATS, processes applications, but its behaviour varies between employers. Clear headings and a sensible reading order are practical checks; a template alone cannot guarantee selection.

After exporting, select and copy a section of text from the PDF. Check whether the content appears in the expected order when pasted elsewhere. Review special characters, dates and contact details. If an employer asks for another format, follow that instruction rather than assuming PDF is always preferred. Keep a copy of the exact document you submitted for interview preparation.

Review the filled document, because empty template previews cannot reveal every layout problem. A long company name, a detailed project or a new section can change line breaks. Open the final PDF and read it at normal size on a screen.

For UK and Irish applications, remove a photo and personal details that do not help assess your qualifications. Check your email, phone number and any portfolio links. Use a filename that identifies you and the document clearly. Save the version for that specific role, so later edits for another application do not replace the evidence you originally sent to the employer.