03/22/2023

Simple CV Templates [16+ Basic Formats to Download]

If there’s one thing that never goes out of fashion, it’s simplicity. With this timeless list of the best simple CV templates, you will have to look no further. Ever again.

Maciej Duszyński, CPRW

Career Expert

03/22/2023

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Why are simple CV templates in such high demand? Because every self-aware job seeker knows that at the end of the day it’s the content of their CV that matters most. And great content presented in a basic, distraction-free form is arguably the best you can do for your CV.

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1. Cubic

This simple CV template is a great choice for both seasoned pros and those working on their first CV with no experience. Its main section gives you a lot of room for either your professional experience section or education on a CV. The clean CV layout makes it look well-organised and easy to navigate through.

Expert Hint: Our CV builder allows you to rearrange all of the CV sections any which way. For example, If you’re a recent graduate you may want to put the education section first—you can do it by simply dragging and dropping it where you want.

2. Diamond

This simple CV template offers a clean-looking CV header and a spacious CV profile section that stretches from margin to margin. The subtle line on the left draws the reader’s attention to the most important pieces of information in each CV section.

3. Cascade

This basic CV template is free from distractions and incorporates a well-organised sidebar—a great place for you to put skills on a CV to give them proper exposure.

Expert Hint: Two-column CV outlines are great for making one-page CVs. Always make sure the length of your CV is adequate for your experience.

4. Newcast

This distraction-free simple CV template follows a single-column layout that can continue onto the next page. Try it out and see how quickly you’ll make a two-page CV.

Expert Hint: Single-column layouts offer you quite a lot of versatility as far as choosing the CV format goes. In our CV builder, you can easily reshuffle the sections and turn your chronological CV into a functional CV in just a couple of clicks.

5. Crisp

Crisp is a simple CV template suitable for those who have at least a couple of years of experience under the belt. You get quite a lot of space for your CV job description as well as the CV summary section.

6. Initials

This simple CV template lets you personalise your document by offering a visual with your initials. Thanks to its two-column layout you can use the real estate of a single page quite effectively, with plenty of room for additional CV sections such as certifications on a CV, accomplishments, or volunteer experience.

Expert Hint: The visual scale in the skills section gives the reader a quick look at your level of proficiency. Obviously, you can remove the scale entirely if you’d rather minimise the number of visuals.

7. Modern

This simple job CV template that incorporates several visuals to accentuate different CV sections. For example, the ribbons next to each section’s title make it much easier for the recruiter to navigate through the document.

Expert Hint: Eye-tracking studies prove that your CV’s readers will look for the job titles on your CV in the first place. Make sure they’re easy to find.

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8. Vibes

This modern basic CV template uses CV icons to guide the reader’s eye from section to section. You can easily adapt it for your purposes regardless of how (in)experienced you are.

Expert Hint: Notice that the personal info section includes space for your address on a CV. However, most of the time such information is optional and in our builder, you can easily remove the address field from the template.

9. Muse

Muse is a simple effective CV template that incorporates subtle lines, shapes, and visuals to draw the recruiter’s eye exactly where you want.

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10. Concept

This distraction-free simple CV template is a great choice if you’re making a chronological CV. Notice how the combination of a sidebar dedicated exclusively to dates and a timeline with icons makes this layout super reader-friendly.

11. Influx

Influx is a professional basic CV template that you can easily adapt for the world of academia. Use it to craft an academic CV than nobody will dare to ignore.

12. Iconic

Just like the previous one, this simple CV template is versatile enough to be adapted for academic purposes. Why? Its single-column layout gives you a lot of freedom as far as the length of the document goes. Also, you can include a variety of different sections, including publications, relevant coursework, conferences, references, and others.

Expert Hint: It’s not enough to simply put everything on your CV. You must understand how to write your CV effectively.

13. Simple

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication they say, and this minimalist CV template proves this. Nothing here will distract the reader’s attention from the most important thing—what you have to offer to the company.

14. Primo

This simple CV template includes several creative elements, such as a timeline with icons, and a logo-like visual with your initials. All these form a harmonious whole that improves the document’s readability.

15. Valera

What’s striking about this basic CV template is a bold combination of CV fonts. In fact, in our builder, you can experiment with different font styles, sizes, and colours. It only takes a couple of mouse-clicks.

16. Nanica

Simple, reader-friendly, and light. This simple CV template uses truly minimal visual means to bring the content of your CV to the fore.

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17. Minimo

Just as the name suggests, this simple CV template only employs basic formatting means to present your experience and skills effectively. The only (optional) graphical elements comprise the visual grading scale you can use in the skills section, for example.

How did you like our choice of basic CV templates? Do you have any helpful tips for choosing the best one? Let’s talk about it in the comments below, and, as always, thanks for reading!