UK CV Template
A UK-format CV template you can edit in Word: single column, standard headings, and built to read cleanly through applicant tracking systems. Fill in the prompts, then check your CV free at Cvedo.
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What's inside
- Two samples to model: an experienced CV and a graduate (education-first) CV.
- A blank template with prompts and the ‘action verb, what you did, measurable result’ formula.
- Evidenced key-skills lines, achievement-led experience, and optional Key achievements, memberships and interests.
- Length guidance (1 page early-career, 2 pages maximum) and section ordering by career stage.
Why it passes an ATS
- Single column, top to bottom. No tables, text boxes or sidebars that scramble ATS parsing.
- Standard headings (Work experience, Education, Skills) that applicant tracking systems recognise.
- Contact details in the body, never in a Word header or footer (where many parsers ignore them).
- System font (Calibri 11) and plain bullets. No photos, icons or graphics.
- No date of birth or photo, British spelling, references on request.
- A real, editable Word file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice.
Editing it safely
- Replace the bracketed prompts with your own words; keep the section headings as they are.
- Don't add tables, columns, text boxes, photos or logos.
- Keep your name and contact details at the top of the page, not in a header.
- Delete the grey Cvedo line at the bottom before you send it.
- Save as .docx; only export a PDF from Word/Google Docs (never a scanned or image PDF).
Frequently asked questions
Is this CV template free?
Yes — one click, no email, no card, no watermark and no subscription. We don't lock the download behind a trial like some builders do.
Will it work with applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
It's built to. It's a single-column Word document with standard headings, system fonts and plain bullets — no tables, columns or graphics that commonly break ATS parsing.
Can I edit it in Google Docs?
Yes. It's a standard .docx, so it opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Keep the layout simple when you edit so it stays ATS-safe.
What do I do after filling it in?
Run it through Cvedo's free instant CV score to see how it reads and where it's weak. If you want a real UK person to rewrite the weak lines, that's the £4.99 report.
Related guides
- How to Write a CV (UK Guide): Structure, Sections and Examples
- UK CV Format: The 2025 Conventions That Matter
- ATS-Friendly CV: the UK do/don't formatting guide
- Common CV Mistakes (UK): The 8 That Get You Rejected and How to Fix Each