CV templates: different types and which one to choose

There are so many different templates that you can use to write your curriculum vitae. There is no perfect template that can be used by everyone and for every type of job application. You must choose the most suitable one to enhance your skills and your work experience.

To choose the most suitable template for you, it is important that you know the characteristics of the various templates. Here is a brief description of the most used CVs.

Remember that you can download all these templates from the internet and compile them with your information. Or you can fill out your CV directly online on certain specific sites:

Curriculum on Canva
Curriculum online free
Europass online

Some CV templates:

The European Curriculum Vitae, also called Europass. This template is a standard resume format for the European Union. It was created to have a CV type that is the same for all European countries, but it is not used much outside Europe. The main feature of this template is to highlight as much as possible the quantity and duration of your professional experiences, your studies, and your training. It is very useful if you have little work experience because the structure of the CV tends to highlight them a lot.

Employment agencies recommend this resume template for those who don’t have a lot of work or training experience yet. Or when this template is expressly requested.

• You can download the Europass CV template (Microsoft Word format) from the attached documents below and fill it in.
• You can fill it in online, on the official Europass website. By doing so, you can save your Europass CV online and update it as many times as you want. When you need it or after each update you could send a copy to your email address.
  Create your CV online with Europass

CV for employees. This template is suitable if you are looking for a clerk/office job; as an employee who carries out a professional activity. You can download the template from the attached documents below and complete it with your information.

CV for laborers (operaio). This template is suitable if you are looking for a job as a workman/laborer. A laborer carries out mostly manual tasks. This resume template highlights your work experience and fits any type of job. You can download the template from the attached documents below and complete it with your information.

CV for students. This template is suitable if you have a diploma, have a degree or if you are still studying and are looking for your first work experiences. The template first highlights your educational background. You can download the template from the attached documents below and complete it with your information.

You can also download a Microsoft Word format basic resume template and modify it according to your needs.