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Europass CV Style Template (Not the Official EU Tool)
The Europass CV is the European Union's standard CV, created on the official Europass website. This page offers something different: our own Word and PDF file that follows the same two column structure and section order, for people who want to edit that layout offline.
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Label and detail columns in the order used by the Europass CV. This is our own layout, not the official EU tool.
- Paper
- A4
- Layout
- Two columns
- Font
- Arial
- Pages
- 1
- Files
- Word (.docx) and PDF
Free. No sign-up, no watermark.
Official Europass or this file?
If an employer or a programme asks for a Europass CV, make it on the Europass website of the European Union. There you create the CV online in the standard format. Make it in Germany, the German government's portal for skilled workers, also points applicants to Europass as a starting point and notes that companies in Germany usually appreciate an individual design.
Use our file when you like the structure and want a Word document you can change freely. It carries no EU logo and does not claim to be an official document.
What is in this Europass CV template
- Blue labels in the left column, your details in the right column.
- Personal Information, Job Applied For, Personal Statement.
- Work Experience and Education and Training with dates on the left.
- Personal Skills: mother tongue, other languages with levels, job-related skills, certificates.
- Additional Information for publications, awards and volunteering.
Language levels
Give language levels on the Common European Framework of Reference scale, from A1 to C2, for example English C1. Make it in Germany recommends this scale for CVs.
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German CV (Lebenslauf)
Tabular layout with dates on the left, personal details block, and place, date and signature at the end.
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- Europass (European Union): Create your Europass CV
- Make it in Germany (portal of the German Federal Government): Applying for a job
- Template files: made by Dev Global Jobs and opened in Microsoft Word before publishing.
Sources last checked: 2 October 2026.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official Europass CV?
No. The official one is made on the Europass website run by the European Union. This is our own template in the same style.
Why use this file instead of the official tool?
It is a plain Word file. You can change sections, spacing and colours freely and work offline.
Does this layout need a photo?
A photo is optional. Our file has no photo box. Add one only if it is usual in the country you apply to.
Is the layout a table?
Yes. It is one simple two column table: labels left, content right.
Can I use it outside Europe?
Yes, but most employers outside Europe prefer a single column CV. For those, use the ATS-friendly or the country format.
Is it free?
Yes. Word and PDF, no sign-up, no watermark.
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