FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About UK CVs

No, absolutely not! Unlike many other CV builders that lure users in with 0.99 € trials and secretly charge 30–40 € every month, CVwerk guarantees:

• • All 60 templates 100% free: download them permanently as A4 PDF without registration and without watermark.
• • Zero subscription: We never charge recurring fees or lock you into recurring contracts.
• • No subscription, no automatic renewal: there is nothing to cancel and nothing to pay – CVwerk stays free.
• 100% free · no subscription · no credit card · nothing to cancel

We regularly host Happy Days campaigns on CVwerk. During these periods, all 60 premium CV templates, 20 cover pages, cover letter builder and high-resolution A4 PDF downloads are unlocked 100% free for everyone – no registration, no card details and no subscriptions!

To keep CVwerk completely free for job seekers, we rely on online advertising revenues on our website. This covers our server and engineering costs without ever charging candidates or setting subscription traps.

With CVwerk you can use 60 selected CV templates for free and download them directly as PDF. More designs, AI features, CV upload and ATS check are part of CVwerk Premium.

• • Create, preview and download 60 free templates as PDF
• • View, adjust and download all 60 templates as PDF
• • Includes AI help, CV upload, ATS check and ad-free use – at no extra cost

All templates and features are usable immediately – no unlocking, no payment.

No! You can start in guest mode right away, create your CV and view the preview. All 60 templates and every feature can be downloaded as a PDF directly – free of charge.

Benefits with an account:

• • Save and continue editing later
• • Manage multiple CVs
• • Access from any device
• • No data gets lost

As many as you like! With an account you can create and save as many CVs as you want. This is ideal if you need different versions for different industries or positions.

We currently offer 60 professional templates in a variety of styles:

• • Create, preview and download 60 free templates as PDF
• • View, adjust and download all 60 templates as PDF
• • Includes AI help, CV upload, ATS check and ad-free use – at no extra cost

You can switch between all 60 templates at any time. Every template is free and includes PDF download.

Every template comes with a carefully selected colour palette that is professional and HR-friendly. The colours are built into the templates to ensure a consistent and professional appearance.

Tip: Simply choose a different template if you prefer another colour scheme!

Yes! All of our templates are ATS-optimized (Applicant Tracking System). That means:

• • A clear structure that can be read by application software
• • Standard fonts for maximum compatibility
• • A logical arrangement of the sections
• • No excessive graphic elements that confuse scanners

Your application reads perfectly for both machines and humans!

Yes! You can upload an application photo. Our editor offers you:

Local note: For UK applications leave the photo out: British recruiters expect a CV without a picture, and asking for one is discouraged under UK equality practice.

• • Photo cropper: Crop to the right format
• • Rotation: Rotate and adjust the image
• • Preview: See instantly how it looks

Tip: In Germany a professional photo is common, but not mandatory.

You can currently download your CV as a PDF file. PDF is the most professional and most widely accepted format for applications because:

• • The layout looks the same on every device
• • The file cannot be edited by accident
• • It can be opened without any trouble by every HR department

Yes! CVwerk is fully responsive and works on:

• • Smartphones (iOS & Android)
• • Tablets
• • Desktop computers
• • Laptops

For the best editing experience, however, we recommend a desktop or tablet.

Our platform works with all modern browsers:

• • Chrome (recommended)
• • Firefox
• • Safari
• • Microsoft Edge
• • Opera

Please make sure you are using the latest version of your browser.

Yes, absolutely! The security of your data is our top priority:

• • SSL encryption: All data is transmitted encrypted
• • GDPR-compliant: We adhere to all EU data protection rules
• • Password hashing: Passwords are stored securely and encrypted
• • No selling: Your data is never sold to third parties

Yes, anytime – and entirely on your own! You have full control over your data:

• • You can delete individual CVs directly in your Dashboard.
• • You can delete your entire account yourself under My Account → „Delete account“ (with password confirmation for your security).
• • After deletion, all of your data – account, CVs and purchase history – is removed irreversibly.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at info@cvwerk.com.

No problem – you can reset your password yourself:

1. Open the login page and click on „Forgot password?“.
2. Enter your registered email address.
3. You will receive an email with a link that lets you set a new password.

Please also check your spam folder. If no email arrives, write to us at info@cvwerk.com.

We would love to hear your feedback! Write to us at:

Email: info@cvwerk.com

Whether suggestions for improvement, bug reports or simply praise – we are listening!

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