Free CV Maker for UK, Australia, and global job markets.
Build a complete CV and download it as PDF — free. ATS-tested templates that meet UK, AU, and EU hiring standards. No watermark, no subscription, no credit card.
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CV or resume? You're in the right place.
In the UK, Australia, India, and most of Europe, employers ask for a CV — not a resume. A CV covers your full professional and academic history. Resumap templates handle both formats, and every one exports free.
UK & Ireland
Standard 2-page CV. No photo required. Reverse-chronological order. References on request.
Australia & New Zealand
Same conventions as the UK. Clean, minimal format. Hiring managers expect a full work history.
India & South Asia
Often includes a photo, date of birth, and languages. Photo templates and a languages section are built in; there is no date-of-birth field, so add it to your headline only if the employer asks for it.
Free CV templates — every one exports to PDF without watermark
Every template is ATS-compatible and formatted to UK and global hiring standards.
Clean, contemporary. Generous whitespace.
Best for: Tech, startups, modern companies
Traditional formatting. Maximum content density.
Best for: Corporate, finance, legal, government
Two-column monochrome. Details + skills rail.
Best for: Generalists, editorial taste, no-color preference
Navy sidebar with picker-driven text accents. Tech-leaning two-column.
Best for: Engineering, data, cloud, technical roles
Templates marked PHOTO support professional headshots — standard in EU, India, and parts of the Middle East.
+ 32 Pro templates for those who want more. See all templates →
Create your CV in three steps.
Choose your template
Pick a free design — each one tested for ATS compatibility in UK and global hiring systems.
Add your details
Personal info, education, work history, skills, languages, certifications. Auto-saves as you type.
Download your PDF — free
Clean PDF, no watermark, ready to attach to any application. No payment required, ever.
What to include in a CV (and what to leave out).
A CV isn't just a longer resume. Here's what hiring managers in the UK and globally expect to see.
Include
- Full name and professional contact details
- Personal statement / professional profile (3–4 lines)
- Work experience (reverse chronological)
- Education (degrees, institutions, years)
- Skills and certifications
- Languages (especially for EU and international roles)
- Publications or research (academic CVs)
- “References available on request”
Leave out (UK / AU standard)
- Photo (unless applying in EU, India, or Middle East)
- Date of birth
- Marital status
- Nationality (unless visa status is relevant)
- US-style objective statement
- Salary expectations
Requirements vary by country. The fields above reflect the conventions Resumap templates default to — every section is optional, so adapt freely for Germany, France, India, or wherever you're applying.
Frequently asked questions about CV makers
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
A resume is typically 1–2 pages, tailored to a specific job, and is the standard in the US and Canada. A CV (curriculum vitae) is a comprehensive record of your academic and professional history — the standard in the UK, Australia, India, Europe, and academia worldwide. Resumap supports both formats.
Is this CV maker free to use?
Yes. Build a complete CV and download it as PDF for free — no credit card, no watermark, no subscription. Optional paid credits unlock AI tools like ATS scanning, but the core CV builder and PDF export are always free.
Are the templates suitable for UK job applications?
Yes. All templates follow UK CV conventions — reverse-chronological work history, clean section structure, no US-style "objective" statement. Photo-supporting templates are also available for EU and international applications where a headshot is expected.
Will my CV pass ATS systems used by UK and global employers?
Yes. Every Resumap template uses ATS-friendly DOM order (main column → sidebar) with standard section labels and no text-in-image content — the parsing patterns major Applicant Tracking Systems rely on. No tables that confuse parsers, no headers/footers with hidden content.
Can I download my CV as a Word document?
Not today — PDF only. DOCX export is built but switched off, because the single fixed layout it can produce is not the template you picked, and shipping a file that looks nothing like your preview is worse than not shipping one. Every ATS we test against reads the PDF.
Is there a two-page CV template?
Yes. Templates flow content across pages automatically — add more experience and the layout extends without manual formatting. UK and AU norms accept 2-page CVs as standard.
Your CV, done. Free.
Auto-saves as you type. Download PDF when ready. Works for UK, Australia, India, and anywhere else.
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