Classic
ATS-friendlyClean and traditional, with accent headings and a fine rule. The safest choice for any job.
Best for: Any industry, corporate and government jobs
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Six professional, ATS-friendly CV templates. Pick one, fill it in online and download your CV as a PDF — free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Modern
ATS-friendlyA coloured header band and crisp headings — professional with a fresh, modern look.
Best for: Marketing, IT, sales and startups
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Minimal
ATS-friendlyA centred header and elegant headings framed by thin lines, with plenty of white space.
Best for: Design, education, academic and senior roles
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Executive
ATS-friendlyA strong name, thick accent rule and square markers for a confident, senior look.
Best for: Managers, finance, consulting and engineering
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Bold
ATS-friendlyAn upper-case name and filled heading bars that stand out on screen and on paper.
Best for: Creative, hospitality and customer-facing roles
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Compact
ATS-friendlySmaller type and tighter spacing so you can fit more experience on one page.
Best for: Experienced candidates with a lot to show
Use this templateHow to choose the right CV template
- Applying to a bank, government office or large company? Choose Classic or Executive for a traditional, trusted look.
- Working in marketing, IT or a startup? Modern and Bold feel current without sacrificing readability.
- Want a calm, elegant layout? Minimal uses a centred header and generous white space.
- Lots of experience to fit in? Compact uses smaller type and tighter spacing to keep your CV to one or two pages.
Whatever you pick, the content matters more than the design. Follow our guide to the best CV format and learn how to write a CV section by section.
Are these CV templates ATS-friendly?
Yes. Many “designer” CV templates use two columns, tables, icons and skill bars that applicant tracking systems can't read. Every Free CV Maker template is single-column, uses standard headings such as Work Experience, Education and Skills, and exports a PDF with real, selectable text. Read our ATS-friendly resume tips to learn more.
Change templates any time
Your CV content and design are separate, so you can try every template in seconds. Fill in your details once, click a different template above the live preview, and download the one you like best. You can also upload your old CV and see it in a new template straight away.
Customise colours and fonts
Each template works with five accent colours — navy, teal, charcoal, burgundy and violet — and a choice of a clean sans-serif or a classic serif font. Open the Design section in the CV maker to make it yours.
Frequently asked questions
Are these CV templates really free?
Yes. All six templates are free to use and to download as a PDF, with no watermark, no trial and no sign-up.
Which CV template is best?
Classic is the safest choice for most jobs. Modern and Bold stand out more, Executive suits senior roles, Minimal suits design and academic roles, and Compact helps you fit more on one page.
Are the templates ATS-friendly?
Yes. Every template uses a single column, standard section headings and real, selectable text, so applicant tracking systems can read your CV.
Can I switch templates after filling in my CV?
Yes. Your content stays exactly the same. Click another template above the preview and your CV updates instantly.
Can I change the colour and font?
Yes. Open the Design section in the CV maker to choose an accent colour and a sans-serif or serif font for any template.
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Start from scratch or upload your old CV. No sign-up, no watermark, instant PDF download.