Free Online CV Maker
by Novorésumé

If you're applying for a job outside the US, or for a role in academia, chances are you'll be asked for a CV instead of a resume and, while the two are similar, they're not quite interchangeable. Novoresume's CV builder is built to handle that distinction well, offering the same clean, ATS-friendly foundation as its resume templates, but with the flexibility to stretch further when your background calls for it.
Where the CV templates really earn their keep is in that flexibility. Unlike the resume templates, which are 1 or 2 pages in length, several of the CV templates are designed to be longer, including a dedicated academic template with space for publications, presentations and research, plus a skills section that lets you rate your proficiency rather than just listing it. That's a major advantage for anyone applying to a role in academia, the US Federal Government, or outside of the US and Canada. From a recruiter's perspective, this matters: an academic hiring committee expects to see a full research history, and cramming that into a 1-2 page CV format could work against you.
Compared to building a CV in Word or Google Docs, where getting a multi-page academic document to stay consistently formatted is its own headache, Novoresume's templates hold their structure automatically as you add sections. And compared to Canva, which has no real concept of a CV-specific format at all, Novoresume's templates are already built around the sections international and academic applicants are expected to include, like languages, conferences and volunteer work.

It can be challenging to find CV templates that are a) personally appealing to job seekers, b) visually appealing to recruiters, c) applicant tracking system-friendly, and d) reflective of someone's professional experience and skills. I've seen a lot of designs out there that clearly haven't been developed with a genuine understanding of this. That can't be said about Novorésumé's CV templates.
Although Novorésumé offers dozens of options to choose from, finding the right fit for your job type and style preference is made easy with thoughtful category headings. As someone who coaches job seekers internationally, I love that Novorésumé has specific options for major markets such as the US and UK, accurately reflecting the preferences of employers in these regions.
I highly recommend Novorésumé's CV library to any job seeker who wants a template that feels right to them, appeals to recruiters, stands up to ATS parsing, and does justice to their experience and skills.

The site distinguishes between a CV section and a Resume section, each offering distinct categories. The CV section includes formats such as UK and USA styles, CV with photo, and ATS-friendly templates, alongside more universal categories shared with the resume section (e.g. traditional, academic). This separation appears to reflect differences in career length and regional conventions, which makes sense in principle - though the distinction isn't immediately obvious to a new user.
That said, the templates themselves are polished and well-structured, with a strong range of options to suit different needs. The educational content explaining the difference between a CV and a resume, along with other practical tips, is genuinely useful - though it could be made more visible/prominent within the site.