32+ Simple & Basic CV Templates (Free Download for Word)

The Manx CV Template

The Guernsey CV Template

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Why it’s called the ‘Guernsey CV Template’

The Guernsey CV template features a two-column design on both pages. The left-hand column is in reality a banner that highlights key information. On the first page, this information includes your contact information and CV personal statement. On the second page, this banner contains your skills and hobbies and interests.

Who should use it?

Use the Guernsey if you’ve written a top-notch personal statement and you have the skills to back it up.

Format and styling details

Major Features

A prominent two-sphere visual element that’ll help employers find your CV later
Four different colour schemes that each subtly use the same colour to highlight work experience entries

Text Details:

Heading Font: Calibri
Content Font: Lato
Name Font Size: 34
Content Font Size: 11

The Scilly CV Template

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Why it’s called the ‘Scilly CV Template’

The Scilly CV template uses subtle pastel colours and an arty CV header for your name, harking back to the simplicity of island life, which is why we named it after the Isles of Scilly.

Who should use it?

If you’re applying for a job in a more casual company (for instance, if you’re writing a graphic design CV), Scilly would be a great choice.

Format and styling details

Major Features

Your name arranged tactically alongside your personal statement to make them both conspicious
A dedicated work experience that extends down both pages of your CV — perfect for keeping less revelant roles off your first page

Text Details:

Heading Font: Mulish
Content Font: Mulish
Name Font Size: 26
Content Font Size: 10

The Hawking CV Template

The Seacole CV Template

The Zetland CV Template

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Why it’s called the ‘Zetland CV Template’

With a unique CV font and a modern but simple design, the Zetland CV template combines traditional CV formatting with modern design choices to make an up-to-date CV template for the ’20s.

Who should use it?

Applying to a modern industry like marketing? The Zetland template gets your qualifications and experience across in a conventional way with just a few quirks to make it stand out.

Format and styling details

Major Features

A serif font style that helps your details stand out, especially if printed onto high-quality paper
An inventive method for displaying your hobbies and interests, giving employers an insight into your personality

Text Details:

Heading Font: Rubik
Content Font: Roboto Slab
Name Font Size: 24
Content Font Size: 11

The Windermere CV Template

The Severn CV Template

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Why it’s called the ‘Severn CV Template’

The Severn CV template is our most simple offering, which makes it a breeze to edit. The only tough choice you need to make is which colour theme you prefer to use!

Who should use it?

The Severn is great for applying to old-school or formal companies because it won’t offend even the crustiest of employers. However, although it’s a serious template, it’s still aesthetic enough to help you get the job you’re eyeing.

Format and styling details

Major Features

A striking underline to emphasise your name and job title
Concistent use of bold, underlining, and italics to differentiate each section and role

Text Details:

Heading Font: Raleway
Content Font: Arimo
Name Font Size: 24
Content Font Size: 11

The Manx CV Template

The Guernsey CV Template

The Scilly CV Template

The Hawking CV Template

The Seacole CV Template

The Zetland CV Template

The Windermere CV Template

The Severn CV Template

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The Manx CV Template

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The Guernsey CV Template

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The Scilly CV Template

Scilly Black

Scilly Blue

Scilly Green

Scilly Maroon

The Hawking CV Template

Hawking Black

Hawking Blue

Hawking Green

Hawking Maroon

The Seacole CV Template

Seacole Black

Seacole Blue

Seacole Green

Seacole Maroon

The Zetland CV Template

Zetland Maroon

Zetland Green

Zetland Blue

Zetland Black

The Windermere CV Template

Windermere Maroon

Windermere Green

Windermere Blue

Windermere Black

The Severn CV Template

Severn Maroon

Severn Green

Severn Blue

Severn Black

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