ATS-friendly CV template
For anyone applying online, where software often reads your CV before a person does.
Download the Word file
Also as: PDF, 41 KB
What’s included
- One column with standard headings: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications
- Word (.docx) to edit and a PDF to see the layout
- A4, Arial 11 pt – no tables, text boxes, icons or photos
- Placeholder text in [brackets] tells you what to write
- Free to use under CC0: no sign-up, no watermark
What “ATS-friendly” means
An ATS (applicant tracking system) is a recruiting system that reads the text of your CV and sorts applications before a recruiter sees them.
It works best with plain text in a normal reading order. That is why this template has one column, ordinary headings and no graphics: the software reads it in the same order as a person.
How to use it
- Download the Word file and open it in Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice.
- Replace every [text in brackets]. Delete sections you don’t need.
- Use words from the job ad in your summary and bullet points.
- Save as PDF before you send it, unless the job ad asks for Word.
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