Professional CV templates
Professional templates are built for candidates with work experience who want a confident, business-ready layout. They highlight your recent roles, achievements and key skills while staying easy to read. Switch between designs at any time without retyping your content.
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Who professional templates suit
They work well for office, finance, management, sales, operations, healthcare administration and similar roles. If you want something more visual, see the creative and modern templates in the builder; if you apply through online portals, an ATS-friendly design is a safe alternative.
Make your experience section stronger
- Lead with the result. “Reduced invoice processing time by two days” is stronger than “responsible for invoices”.
- Quantify where you can, using real numbers: team size, budget, customers, volume, time saved.
- Show scope. Mention the size of the team, the number of clients or the value of projects you handled.
- Keep older roles brief. Give most space to the last five to ten years.
- Tailor the first third of the page. The profile and top bullet points should match the role you are applying for.
A simple structure to follow
- Header with name, job title and contact details.
- Professional profile (2–4 lines).
- Key skills.
- Work experience in reverse chronological order.
- Education and certifications.
- Languages and additional sections, if relevant.
Your CV stays in your browser, so you can come back later and adjust it for each application.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages should a professional CV be?
One to two pages. Use two only if the second page is genuinely useful.
Can I use the same CV for every application?
It is better to adjust the profile, skills and top bullet points for each job while keeping every fact accurate.
Can I also create a matching cover letter?
Yes. The builder includes a cover-letter section so your documents can share the same style.
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