Ocean CV template
A soft two-colour gradient header with a ringed portrait.
Best for career changers and first jobs. Two-column layout, modern and creative, in blue.
£4.99 one-off · CV + matching cover letter · PDF and Word. Secure checkout by Stripe, instant access, no subscription. Or try it free with your details first.
Colourways of the Aurora design: Dusk, Ocean, Sunset.
What's included
- A matching cover letter in the same design
- A4, laid out for UK applications
- Real, selectable text that online application systems can read
- Switch template any time without losing a word
- AI writing help for your profile, achievements and letter (up to 60 AI actions)
- PDF and Word downloads of your CV and letter
- Edit and download again any time, no subscription
Questions
Will application tracking systems read my CV?
Every template uses real, selectable text in a single reading order, never images, with your contact details in the body of the page rather than a header, which is what online application systems need. No design can promise how a particular employer's system scores a CV, so a plain-text copy is there for forms that ask you to paste it.
Can I change template after I start?
Yes, at any time. Your content stays the same and flows into the new design, so you can try several before you decide.
Do the templates come in Word?
The download includes a PDF and an editable Word file of your CV and cover letter.
Should a UK CV have a photo?
Usually not. UK employers do not expect one, and leaving it off keeps attention on your experience. Some roles in acting, modelling or customer-facing hospitality are exceptions, which is why a few templates have an optional photo slot.
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