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Select your favourite template to begin making your CV. Our CV templates have helped 50,000+ UK users get new jobs.

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Our CV maker takes the tedium out of creating your CV

Pre-filled bullet points, hundreds to select within our free online CV maker

Select from over 45,000 pre-written work experience bullet points

Locate your job title, then our online CV maker will provide a range of bullet points that outline the various responsibilities of your profession. Simply choose the bullet points that best apply to your background to quickly write your professional CV.

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Create the perfect CV layout instantly

There’s no need to waste hours of your life formatting your CV. Configuring the margins, adjusting fonts and font sizes, and modifying the spacing is exhausting, so let our CV creator take care of the finer details for you — transforming your skills and experience into a CV with an aesthetic layout.

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Download your completed CV from our builder in your preferred file format so you can start applying for work. Each CV template in our CV generator was made to bypass applicant tracking systems and appeal to UK employers, giving you an immediate advantage. Submit and track applications through our builder, and create new, updated CVs whenever you’d like.

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Receive a free, professional CV critique

After you make your CV with our online CV builder, enjoy access to our ‘Ask an Expert’ feature. This exclusive feature allows you to discuss your new CV with a Certified Professional Resume & CV Expert (CPRW), who will provide clear suggestions on how to refine your CV for the precise position you’re targeting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CV Genius the best CV maker in the UK?

CV Genius’ world-class CV builder software was born out of a decade’s worth of experience helping millions of Americans create job-winning resumes on ResumeGenius.com.

The CV Genius CV maker is localised to UK English, and built for anyone applying for English-speaking positions across Europe. Although a newcomer to the free CV maker UK scene, our software provides powerful customisation features you haven’t seen in a CV builder before.

What information must I include on my CV?

At a minimum, you must include the following information on your CV:

  • Contact details (name, mobile number, email, relevant URLs such as your Linkedin profile or your portfolio)
  • Personal statement (2-4 sentences summarising why you’re a qualified and capable candidate for the position in the job advert)
  • Experience (work experience, starting with your most recent position)
  • Education (highest degree, university name, A-Levels, and GCSEs or equivalents)
  • Skills (soft and hard skills applicable to the role)

In addition, you can include hobbies and interests, relevant modules, volunteer experience, awards, and more if they make you a more standout candidate.

How do I lay out my CV?

The way you lay out your CV depends on what areas of expertise you wish to emphasise. However, the standard CV layout (from start to finish) is your:

  • CV header (with your name and contact details)
  • CV personal statement
  • section
  • CV education section
  • CV skills section
  • Additional information (hobbies and awards)

Should I make a new CV every time I apply to a new company?

Yes, you should make a new CV every time you apply to a new company in the UK. However, you can reuse most of your CV, especially if you’re only submitting applications for jobs in the same industry.

Our online CV maker lets you make minor adjustments and create multiple versions of your CV so you can tailor each CV you send to employers directly to their job advert.

What colour should I make my CV?

The colour you make your CV depends on your profession.

If you’re submitting applications in formal fields such as law or medicine, shades of black, white, and grey are most suitable. However, if you wish to work for a startup firm as a graphic designer or marketing professional, you can add more design quirks and colour to your CV.

What if I’m applying for work outside the UK?

If you’re applying for work in Europe, our free online CV maker can help you build the CV you need for your application.

If you’re seeking employment in either Canada or the United States, we suggest using the Resume Genius resume builder, which is localised for the US job market (with appropriate spellings and formatting suggestions).

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