Word CV template
A professional Word CV template ready to edit: open it in Word or Google Docs, change the text and sections, then export as PDF or DOCX. Free, no watermark.
Sections in the Word template
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
Professional summary
- Professional summary
- writing line
- writing line
Work experience
- Role
- Company
- Period
- Achievements
- writing line
- writing line
- writing line
- writing line
- writing line
Education
- Degree
- University / Institute
- Graduation year
Skills
- Technical skills
- Soft skills
- writing line
- writing line
Word template vs PDF template
Word to build and edit, PDF for the final submission. You can get both from the same model in one click.
| Criteria | PDF format | Word format |
|---|---|---|
| Free editing | No | Yes — total |
| Adding sections | Complex | Simple |
| Layout preservation | Guaranteed | Usually preserved, verify after opening |
| Ideal for | Final submission | Building and reviewing |
| ATS compatibility | Excellent | Excellent without tables |
From download to a finished CV
- 1Export the template as DOCX, or open it in the editor.
- 2Enter your personal details at the top and put your job title on the same line.
- 3Fill in experience newest to oldest, with three to five bullets per role.
- 4Add the sections your field needs — projects for technical roles, publications for academic ones.
- 5Export a PDF for sending and keep the DOCX for later edits.
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Open the tool→Frequently asked questions about the Word template
Is the template free and signup-free?▼
Yes, the template is completely free to download and edit without creating an account, and the final file carries no watermark.
Does the template open in Google Docs?▼
Yes, export the file as DOCX and upload it to Google Docs, or open it in LibreOffice. The main formatting is preserved; some fonts may differ if they are not installed on the system.
Which font should I use for an Arabic CV?▼
Use a clear, widely available font such as Cairo or Tajawal at 11 to 12 points, or Traditional Arabic. Avoid decorative fonts — they disrupt machine reading and reduce print legibility.
Can I reuse the same template for every application?▼
The design yes, the content no. Keep the same template for visual consistency, but adjust the summary and the order of your skills each time to match the job ad you are answering.
How do I stop the layout breaking when I edit?▼
Edit through heading styles rather than formatting each line manually, delete unwanted sections entirely instead of leaving them empty, and avoid adding new tables or text boxes.
A single Word model structured with real heading styles and a standard section order. Made for anyone who wants to work in their usual software while keeping the option to export to PDF at any time.
Why does Word remain the easiest format to edit?
Because you work in the environment you already know: you select, you type, you add a paragraph, you change the font from the styles list. No design software and no new interface to learn. That comes with one discipline: use heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2) instead of manually enlarging fonts, because that is what preserves the order automatically when you delete and add content.
Which font should I choose for a CV?
The clearest and most widely available. For English and French CVs, Arial, Calibri or Garamond at 10.5 to 11.5 points is the safe choice; for Arabic CVs, Cairo, Tajawal or Traditional Arabic at 11 to 12 points. Avoid decorative fonts — they reduce legibility and unsettle machine reading.
Should I use a different template for every job?
The template can repeat, the content should not. Keep the design constant to build a consistent visual identity, but adjust the summary and the order of your skills to match each job ad. Reusing the wording of the ad is the fastest way to improve your pass rate through automated screening.
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