Base CV — the simple template that covers the essentials
A base CV with only the essential sections: contact, summary, experience, education, skills. Simple, free and ATS-compatible — no sign-up needed.
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Start from a structured template, fill in your details, and export as PDF or Word in under 5 minutes.
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How do I create a professional resume for free?▼
Open the editor, pick the template that matches your field, fill in the ready-made sections (summary, experience, education, skills, languages), then export as PDF or Word. The whole flow is free and needs no registration.
Is the download free and watermark-free?▼
Yes — PDF and Word export is 100% free, the final file has no watermark, and there is no limit on how many resumes you create.
Are the templates ATS-friendly?▼
Yes: real text, standard section headings and a layout recruitment software can parse. You can verify it with the free ATS scanner on this site.
Which format should I send to employers?▼
PDF is best for preserving your layout; Word is the right choice when an employer asks for an editable file. Avoid images and scanned documents.
How long should a resume be?▼
One page with under five years of experience, two pages for senior and management profiles. What matters most is that every line adds value and results are quantified.
Can I create more than one version of my resume?▼
Yes, and you should: tailor the summary and keywords to each job ad you apply for to maximise your chances.
A base CV is the foundation everything else builds on: clear sections, a logical order and the information a recruiter looks for in the first ten seconds. You do not need a complex design — you need the right structure and honest content.
The five base sections of any CV
- Contact details: name, target job title, phone, email, city and LinkedIn URL.
- Professional summary: two or three lines on who you are and what you bring.
- Experience: newest first, with duties turned into measurable achievements.
- Education: degree, field, institution and graduation year.
- Skills: technical and soft skills matched to the job ad.
Why the simplest version usually wins
- Applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse plain text far more reliably than tables or columns.
- A human reader finds the information immediately instead of hunting for it.
- A basic template is quick to tailor for every role you apply to.
Mistakes that weaken a base CV
- Listing generic skills with no evidence in the experience section.
- Describing duties instead of results ("responsible for" instead of "increased").
- Leaving out numbers: every quantified result strengthens your case.
- Stretching the CV to three pages with no reason.
How to build one in five minutes
- Open the editor and pick a single-column template with a clean font.
- Fill in the five sections in the order above.
- Add a number or percentage to every experience bullet.
- Export as PDF and confirm the full text appears before you send it.
The practical rule: get a solid base CV right first, then tailor it per role. Our free templates give you a clean, ATS-compatible starting point — no sign-up and no watermark.
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