Free Word CV templates and guides
Click here to view our CV templates
There are thousands of CV websites on the web, but CV TEMPLATE MASTER stands out. It was put together by business people who have years of experience in their field, and it is packed with advice from experts. Unlike other CV websites, we don't ask you to register to download our free templates.
View all of our CV templates
We have one of the best collections of free CV Word templates on the web, with basic well-laid out designs as well as fancier templates ideal for creative jobs. Click here to view our CV templates.
If your CV isn't landing you as many interviews as you'd like, check it meets our winning criteria. Read more on how to write a CV that makes an impact.
If you think your new degree makes you employable, think again. This article explains how employers view you, and what you can do about it. Click here to read more about work experience.
Essential advice to ensure your CV doesn't end up in the bin before it even gets read. Click here to find out about the perfect cover letter.
Since its launch in 2011 (originally as example-cv.com), CV TEMPLATE MASTER has helped millions of jobseekers better their chances in the employment market. With free Microsoft Word CV templates, résumé templates, guides and articles, we're here to help you succeed. Whether you’re putting together your CV for the first time or revamping your existing CV, grab a free CV template from our extensive collection. Our CV templates are all professionally formatted without any unnecessary graphics or elements that distract from the information that your prospective employer is looking for.
Don’t include any unnecessary information – by this we mean photos of yourself, your marital status, the number of kids you have or your age. Including this just gives prospective employers the chance to exercise prejudice against you before you’ve had the chance to impress them.
Don’t jazz up your CV with graphics and colours (unless you’re going for a role for which graphic design or something similar is a huge element). These just detract from your important information and make you look unprofessional.
Don’t include an unprofessional email address (e.g. footiefan1977@hotmail.com). Set up a new gmail account if this is you.
Don’t include your hobbies that may not be desirable from an employer’s point of view, such as ‘drinking’ ‘socialising’ ‘pubs’ .. etc.
Don’t list soft skills such as communication and team work unless you can give examples of where you’ve demonstrated these. Otherwise they just come across as fluff/padding.
Do include hobbies that are desirable, such as taking part in sports and an interest in fitness.
Do give one professional and one suitable personal reference. Your personal reference is usually a course tutor or someone similar, and not your mum or dad.
Do briefly explain on your CV any gaps in your employment history – don’t leave prospective employers to reach their own incorrect conclusions.
Do explain why you’ve moved roles a lot, if that’s the case.
Do spell check your CV carefully as sloppy mistakes show lack of care and may lose you an interview.
Did you know that the hiring manager only spends around 8.8 seconds on average reading a CV?It may be hard to believe but not a lot of time is spent reading each CV due to the sheer number an … [Read More...]
Job seeking can be very tough, and dealing with rejection is one of the most important aspects of finding success. Retaining a positive attitude and moving forward is a step in the right direction, … [Read More...]
Trying to figure out what an employer wants to see on your CV could feel like an impossible task, and although you’ve researched the company and scrutinised the job advert, you still might not cover … [Read More...]
Knowing how much of your education you should include on your CV depends mainly on what stage your career is at. Someone who has recently left education may have very little paid work experience and … [Read More...]
