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 Professional CV template free?

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

Is this Professional 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 professional cv include?

Contact details and short profile; Relevant experience with outcomes; Skills, education, and credentials. Lead with your most relevant work and back it with specific results.

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 Professional CV template

A straightforward CV for experienced applicants across industries.

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What makes this professional (any industry) template different

Lead with your most relevant work and back it with specific results.

What to include

• Contact details and short profile
• Relevant experience with outcomes
• Skills, education, and credentials
• 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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