Free Resume Template for Word (Professional CV .docx)

What’s Inside This Template

This resume template is organised into all the key sections employers expect:

• Name and contact bar — name, job title, location, email, phone, and LinkedIn URL
• Professional summary — a 3-4 sentence introduction tailored to your target role
• Work experience — two experience entries with company, dates, and bullet achievements
• Education — degree, university, location, and graduation date
• Skills — three-column layout for technical skills, soft skills, and tools
• Certifications — list of professional certifications with issuing organisations

How to Use This Template

Step 1 — Download and open

Click the download button and open the file in Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

Step 2 — Replace the placeholder name and contact details

Click on “Your Full Name” and type your own name. Update the contact bar below it with your real email, phone, location, and LinkedIn URL.

Step 3 — Write your professional summary

Replace the placeholder summary text with 3-4 sentences describing your experience, key skills, and career goal. Keep it specific to the job you’re applying for.

Step 4 — Add your work experience

Replace “Senior Job Title” with your most recent position. Update the company name, dates, and location. Rewrite the bullet points with your own achievements, focusing on measurable results.

Step 5 — Update education and skills

Replace the education placeholder with your real degree and university. Fill in the three skills columns with your actual skills and tools.

Step 6 — Save as your name

Go to File then Save As and name the file FirstName-LastName-Resume.docx for easy identification when emailing to employers.

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