Free UK CV templates

18 complete UK CVs in 9 designs. Download Word or PDF, or edit one in your browser. No sign-up. Want an empty page? Get the blank templates. Writing in LaTeX? Use the LaTeX CV.

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Narrative CV template

When a funder or employer asks for a narrative CV, such as UKRI’s Résumé for Research and Innovation. Example: a postdoctoral research associate, freshwater ecology. 1 column, 1 page, Word and PDF.

One CV in every design

Maya Thompson's CV, word for word, in all nine designs. Compare the layouts, then download the one you like or open it in the editor with your own text. Infographic adds its row of key figures when a CV has an “At a glance” section, which Maya’s does not.

Maya Thompson's CV in the Classic designClassicMost UK jobs.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Modern designModernOffice, technical, graduate and creative-adjacent roles where a side column for contact, skills and tools saves space.2 columns, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Minimal designMinimalAny job where a calm page with wide margins and no colour suits the employer, from libraries to finance.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Professional designProfessionalManagement, finance, public sector and client-facing roles that expect a formal page.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Compact designCompactLong work histories that must fit one page.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Creative designCreativeMarketing, design, events and hospitality, where a coloured header shows some personality.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Academic designAcademicResearch, lecturing and PhD applications that need publications, teaching and grants on two or more pages.1 column, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Infographic designInfographicMarketing, sales, events and social media jobs, where three or four numbers say more than a paragraph.2 columns, 1 page

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Maya Thompson's CV in the Plain designPlainOnline application forms, and anyone who wants a blank CV with nothing in the way.1 column, 1 page

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Not sure which to choose? Recent relevant jobs suit the chronological CV; evidence from different settings suits the skills-based CV; online portals take the plain CV best. The format guide compares them. Prefer to start from a job? See CV examples by job or all the Word files.