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Microsoft Curriculum Vitae (CV) Templates
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Templates for Microsoft Word Users

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Microsoft curriculum vitae (CV) templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users to use to create a CV or resume. The curriculum vitae templates are mixed in with the resume templates, so the best way to find them is to search (search box at top of page) the Resumes and CVs section for curriculum vitae or cv.

To access these curriculum vitae templates from your computer:

Open Microsoft Word, then click on:
File
New
Templates or New from Template

Click on:
Office Online (browse a large selection)
Click on
Resumes and CVs

To access CV templates from the web: Visit Microsoft Resume and CV Templates, search for a CV template or browse through the resume templates, then click on the curriculum vitae title to preview the sample. Click the Download Now button, then follow the instructions to download the template to your computer.

Use the Curriculum Vitae Template to Create a Customized CV

Once you have downloaded or opened a curriculum vitae template file, type over the text in the file to create your own, personalized cv.

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More tips and advice for writing a perfect curriculum vitae, plus CV tips for online job applications, CV formatting and styles, academic and international CVs, and tips for writing curriculum vitae that secure an interview.

Please Note: Not all templates may work with all versions of Word, so check before you download. There will be a message next to the download button advising if there are restrictions.

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