Simple Layout
A clean one- or two-column layout is the safest starting point in Word.
Standard Headings
Use clear sections like summary, experience, education, and skills.
Formatting Check
Review spacing, alignment, and overflow issues before exporting.
PDF Export
Word can be the draft tool, but PDF is often the safer final format.
Safer Word structure
Header: name, city, phone, email
Summary: 3-4 lines
Experience: reverse chronological bullets
Education and skills: short, relevant, and readable
When Word makes sense
- When the employer specifically asks for a Word file
- When you want a manual draft before final export
- When a simple internal submission format is enough
- When you will still send the polished version as PDF
Common mistakes
- Overusing tables and text boxes
- Adding too many icons and decorative elements
- Making the font too small
- Skipping the final PDF quality check
Better alternative
- Start from a ready ATS-friendly template
- Use a builder that protects the layout more reliably
- Adjust the CV faster for each role
- Export a cleaner PDF in one flow
Create Resume Online
Use a more controlled online flow if you do not want to manage Word formatting manually.
Download CV Template
Start from a ready layout instead of building the entire document in Word.
Blank CV Template
Start from a clean empty structure if you want to build each section manually.
Modern CV Template
Review cleaner modern layouts before trying to reproduce them in Word.
Download Word CV Template
Use this page if you specifically need an editable Word template file.
Create a PDF CV
Turn the Word draft into a cleaner final file that stays stable across devices.
Download PDF CV Template
Review a PDF-focused template workflow before the final export step.
Add CV to LinkedIn
See how to use the final PDF in LinkedIn profile and application flows.
How to Email a CV
Convert the Word draft to a cleaner file and send it more professionally.
CV Examples
Compare ready structures instead of building everything from scratch in Word.
Create CV with AI
Use AI for faster draft text before placing it into the final layout.
Use a more stable flow than Word
Build a cleaner, ATS-aware CV on app.cvmaker.tr and export the final version directly as PDF.