Photo Split Panel
A bold split-panel header with space for an optional photo and a clean experience column on the right.
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Free ATS-Friendly CV & Resume Templates for Word
Professionally designed Microsoft Word templates that pass applicant tracking systems. Download the .docx in one click and start editing — no email required.
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Diagonal Slash
An eye-catching diagonal header gives this CV personality without sacrificing readability.
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Stacked Cards
Each role sits in its own subtle card so recruiters can scan your experience block by block.
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Thin Rule Column
Elegant thin rules separate sections in a focused single column. Quietly confident.
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Stat Bubbles
Highlight your top metrics — revenue, users, growth — with bold stat callouts at the top.
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3. Edit & send
Open in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice. Replace the text and apply.
Bonus: save your CV as a PDF
Most employers and ATS systems prefer PDF for the final submission. Word makes this a one-click export — keep the .docx as your editable master and send the PDF.
- 1In Microsoft Word, open the File menu and choose Save As (on Mac: File → Save As).
- 2Pick a folder, then in the Save as type (or File Format) dropdown select PDF (*.pdf).
- 3Name the file
Firstname-Lastname-CV.pdfand click Save. - 4Open the PDF once to check the layout looks identical to your Word file — then attach it to your application.
Using Google Docs? File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf). Using LibreOffice? File → Export As → Export as PDF.