Create a clearer, stronger CV.
Download our free CV template and turn a blank page into a clear, professional CV. The editable Word document gives you a proven structure, with straightforward prompts to guide you through every section.
- Completely free
- Editable in Microsoft Word
- Helpful prompts included
What is included in the CV template?
The template covers the essential information employers expect to see, while giving you the flexibility to remove or adapt sections that are not relevant to you.
Professional introduction
Your name and contact details, professional profile and a focused overview of your key skills.
Career experience
Your recent employment history, earlier roles, responsibilities and evidence of your achievements.
Qualifications and development
Your education, qualifications, professional training and relevant certifications.
The finishing details
Key projects, additional information and references, ready to adapt around your experience.
How to use the CV template
Download and open
Complete the short form and open your editable template in Microsoft Word.
Add your information
Replace the text in square brackets and use the grey prompts to complete each section.
Review and save
Remove the prompts, check the details and save both a master Word copy and a PDF.
- Remove any optional sections you do not need.
- Check your spelling, dates and contact details.
- Keep the formatting clear and consistent.
- Focus on evidence, outcomes and achievements.
How long should your CV be?
For most UK job seekers, around two pages is a useful target, but relevance and clarity matter more than forcing your experience into a strict limit.
Your CV may be shorter if you are beginning your career, or longer if you have extensive technical, project or leadership experience. Prioritise recent experience and the details that best demonstrate why you are suitable for the role.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CV template completely free?
Yes. The template is completely free to download and use when creating or updating your CV.
What format is the CV template?
The template is supplied as an editable Microsoft Word document. Once it is complete, you can also save or export it as a PDF.
Is this template suitable for all types of jobs?
Yes. The structure is suitable for candidates across engineering, manufacturing, technology, operations, sales, marketing, finance, HR and other professional disciplines. You can remove or adapt sections to suit your experience.
Is it suitable for someone writing their first CV?
Yes. Short prompts throughout the document explain what to write in each section, making it useful for people who do not already have a CV or are unsure where to begin.
Should I send my CV as a Word document or a PDF?
Follow the job advert if it specifies a preferred format. A PDF will usually preserve your formatting, while some employers or recruitment systems may request a Word document. It is useful to keep both versions available.
Ready to put your new CV to work?
Euro Projects Recruitment has been helping people find new career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, technology and professional disciplines for 30 years.