What keywords should a professional (any industry) CV include?

Common ones are [exact keywords from the job post]. Use the exact wording from the job post where it is true for you.

What results should I quantify on a professional (any industry) CV?

Revenue / cost impact; Time saved; Scale (users, budget, team). Only use numbers you can verify.

Is this Europass-style CV template free?

Yes. Download it in PDF or Word (.docx) for free, with no signup required.

Is this Europass-style CV template ATS friendly?

Yes. It uses a single-column layout, standard headings, and plain text, so applicant tracking systems can read every section correctly.

What should a europass-style cv include?

Contact details and profile; Work experience in reverse chronological order; Education, languages, and relevant skills. Use dates consistently and list language proficiency accurately.

How do I tailor this CV to a specific job?

Fill in the template, then upload it with the job description to CV Repair Guru. You will see missing keywords and requirements before you apply.

[FULL NAME]

[Target Job Title] | [Industry] | [City]

[City, Country] | [Phone] | [Email] | [LinkedIn]

Professional Summary

[Job title] with [X] years of experience in [industry]. Known for [strength 1] and [strength 2], with results such as [measurable achievement].

Work Experience

[Job Title] | [Company] | [MM/YYYY] – Present

• [Action] + [what you owned] + [measurable result].

• [Action] + [project] + [result].

Education

[Degree] | [Institution] | [Year]

Skills

Core: [Skill relevant to job], [Skill relevant to job], [Tool]

Supporting: [Skill], [Skill]

Certifications

[Certification] | [Issuer] | [Year]

Free Europass-style CV template

A clear, chronological CV for applications where a familiar European format helps. This is an independent guide, not an official Europass template.

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What makes this professional (any industry) template different

Use dates consistently and list language proficiency accurately.

What to include

• Contact details and profile
• Work experience in reverse chronological order
• Education, languages, and relevant skills
• Copy exact terms from the job description where they are true for you.
• One page under 7 years' experience; two pages maximum.
• Lead every bullet with a strong verb and a result.

ATS keywords for professional (any industry) roles

[exact keywords from the job post]

Use only the keywords that are true for you, in the job post's exact wording.

Results worth quantifying

• Revenue / cost impact
• Time saved
• Scale (users, budget, team)

Mistakes to avoid

• Duties instead of results
• Two-column designs
• Photos and icons in the text flow

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