Classic Professional
A dependable single-column layout with clear hierarchy for almost any role.
Best for: Business, operations and general applicationsFreeEditable DOCX included
6 free designs + 6 premium packs
Free Editable Resume and CV Templates for Word
Start free. Upgrade only if it helps.
Download 6 free editable Word resume and CV templates with no signup, or browse 6 premium packs with colour variants, matching cover letters and a $2.99 AI builder credit. Every preview shows the same design used in Build My Resume.
6 free + 6 premium. Free packs have removable attribution. Premium packs are clean and ready to personalize.
Template library
Pick the design that fits your story
Download and edit it yourself, or use the design with Build My Resume to improve and format your content. No template purchase is required to preview your AI-built resume.
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Modern Minimalist
A restrained modern layout that keeps the focus on experience and results.
Best for: Technology, startups and modern workplacesFreeEditable DOCX included
Executive
A confident, centered design with room for leadership impact and career depth.
Best for: Managers, directors and senior professionalsFreeEditable DOCX included
Tech Professional
A skills-forward structure for technical projects, tools and measurable outcomes.
Best for: Developers, analysts and technical specialistsFreeEditable DOCX included
Basic Clean
A simple traditional format that is quick to scan and easy to customize.
Best for: First resumes, career changes and broad useFreeEditable DOCX included
Modern Sidebar
A light two-column layout that organizes contact details and core skills neatly.
Best for: Customer-facing, creative and hybrid rolesFreeEditable DOCX included
Creative Professional
A polished visual layout that balances personality with professional structure.
Best for: Marketing, communications and design-adjacent roles$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
Infographic
A visual, data-led design with compact skills and achievement sections.
Best for: Portfolio-led and results-heavy applications$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
Sidebar Professional
A structured dark-sidebar layout with a strong, composed business feel.
Best for: Consulting, finance and established professionals$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
Mint Sidebar
A calm editorial design with an understated mint palette and clear sections.
Best for: People, education and service-focused careers$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
Classic Elegant
A refined cream-and-bronze presentation suited to experience-rich resumes.
Best for: Leadership, luxury, legal and executive roles$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
Designer Pro
A bold navy-and-yellow layout for applicants who want a distinctive visual identity.
Best for: Design, media, product and creative technology$2.99 USDApprox. R55.32Includes $2.99 builder credit
What is inside each pack?
Free template pack
Editable DOCX, completed sample PDF, editing guide, removable “Template by Build My Resume” attribution and a clickable AI-builder link.
Premium template pack — $2.99
Approx. R55.32 once
Three resume colour variants, matching cover-letter DOCX, sample resume and cover-letter PDFs, instructions, license and no attribution.
Credit that does not expire
A successful premium template payment adds one $2.99 credit to the purchasing email. One credit is applied automatically per eligible builder checkout.
Find your fit
How to choose a resume template
Choose a layout that makes your relevant experience easy to find. Start with the employer’s instructions, then compare the space available for your work history, skills and projects. Each template page includes a full preview, pack contents and guidance for that design.
First job or career change
Try Basic Clean or Classic Professional for a straightforward structure. Emphasize relevant education, projects, volunteering and transferable skills, using only experience you actually have.
Technical and specialist roles
Tech Professional gives skills and projects a clear place. Modern Minimalist keeps the focus on experience and results. Include the tools you use and specific outcomes you can explain.
Leadership and creative careers
Compare Executive for leadership experience with Creative Professional for a more visual presentation. Check the application method before choosing a sidebar or multi-column design.
Make it yours
How to edit your resume template in Word
- Download and extract the ZIP pack. Open the included DOCX in Microsoft Word. Keep a copy of the original so you can start again if needed.
- Replace the sample content. Add your own contact details, experience, education and skills. Remove irrelevant sections, sample photos and any remaining fictional information.
- Tailor it to the role. Use clear headings and concise bullet points. Describe responsibilities and results truthfully, and include relevant skills from the job description only when you have them.
- Check the finished layout. Review page breaks, dates, spacing and links. Save an editable DOCX copy before preparing the version you will submit.
Save your resume as a PDF
In Word, choose File → Save As or Save a Copy, select PDF and save. Open the exported file to check every page. Confirm that you can select and copy the text in a sensible order. Follow the employer’s requested file format if it specifies DOCX or something else. See Microsoft’s PDF export instructions for your version of Word.
Before you download
Resume and CV template questions
Are the free resume templates editable, and do I need to sign up?
All six free packs include an editable Word DOCX, a completed sample PDF and an editing guide. The free download links work without signup or payment. The “Template by Build My Resume” attribution can be edited or removed in Word.
Can I use these templates for a CV?
Yes. Edit the headings and sections to match the CV requested by the employer. The layouts are designed for job applications. If you need a detailed academic or research CV, you may need extra sections for publications, teaching, research or awards.
Can I edit a template in Google Docs or another app?
The DOCX files are designed for Microsoft Word. Other editors may change fonts, spacing or page breaks, so check the entire document and its exported PDF before applying. The included sample PDF shows the intended appearance.
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Because editable digital template packs are made available immediately after purchase, all sales are final once access has been provided. Refunds are only considered for a duplicate charge, an incorrect template pack, an unresolved download problem, or where required by applicable law. Reversals and open chargebacks suspend downloads and unused credit while the payment is reviewed.