Ready-to-fill CV model — Word
A fillable CV template in Word, fully editable: change the text, colours and sections, or complete it online and export as DOCX. Free, no signup, no watermark.
The editable sections in the Word version
These are the sections you will fill in, in the exact order a recruiter will see them.
Personal details
- Full name
- Job title
- Phone
- City
- LinkedIn URL
Professional summary
- Professional summary
Work experience
- Role
- Company
- Period
- Achievements
Education
- Degree
- University / Institute
- Graduation year
Skills
- Technical skills
- Soft skills
Word vs PDF — a practical comparison
If the ad specifies no format, send PDF. If it asks for “an editable file”, or you are applying through an agency, send Word.
| Criteria | PDF format | Word format |
|---|---|---|
| What employers request | Most common for direct applications | Requested for internal editing |
| Editing after download | Impractical | Total and immediate |
| Layout stability | Completely stable | Can shift between versions |
| ATS compatibility | Excellent | Excellent without tables or text boxes |
| Best used for | Final submission | Reviewing, editing and agencies |
Edit this model in Word
- 1Export the model as DOCX, or open it directly in the editor.
- 2Replace the bracketed prompt text with your own details without deleting the section structure.
- 3Change colours and fonts through the heading styles rather than line by line.
- 4Add or remove experience bullets as needed — Word reorders the rest automatically.
- 5Review the page after editing to confirm it still meets your target page count.
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Open the tool→Frequently asked questions about the Word model
Can I download the model in Word and edit it in my own software?▼
Yes, the model is available as DOCX and fully editable in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. You can freely change the text, colours, fonts and section order.
Does the resume lose its layout on another computer?▼
Paragraphs can shift slightly between Word versions. To limit this, use common fonts such as Arial or Calibri and review the CV on the machine you will send it from.
PDF or Word for a recruitment agency?▼
Agencies generally prefer Word because they remove your contact details before forwarding the CV to the employer. Send Word to the agency and keep PDF for direct applications.
Is Word accepted by applicant tracking systems?▼
Yes, and it is one of the best formats for machine reading, provided the text is real and you avoid tables, text boxes, and headers or footers containing important information.
Is the model completely free?▼
Yes, the download is 100% free with no signup and no watermark, and you can create as many resumes as you like.
When an employer asks for an editable file, this is the format to send. The model is built as a structured Word document using real heading styles rather than a hand-drawn page, so it stays easy to edit and does not fall apart when you change a font size or add text.
Why do some employers ask specifically for Word?
Because some companies pass CVs internally to hiring panels that annotate them or merge them into a unified form, which requires an editable file. Recruitment agencies also request Word so they can strip your personal contact details before sending the CV to their client. In those cases, sending a PDF is enough to get your application dropped.
How do I edit the model without breaking the layout?
The model uses heading styles rather than manually formatted text, and that is what makes editing safe: when you delete a section or add a bullet, Word reorders everything below it automatically. Just avoid inserting new tables or text boxes, which are the leading cause of ATS failures.
Is it as ATS-friendly as the PDF version?
Yes, as long as the file contains real text rather than an image. The only Word-specific risk is that the layout can shift slightly when opened in a different version, potentially pushing a section onto a second page. So review your CV after editing and confirm the page count still holds.
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