Ruled Classic
Centred name, heavy rules and employer-first entries. Reads like a proper CV.
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The free CV builder made for students. Pick a template, get help with your wording and download a professional PDF in minutes.
92% ATS match
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Writing a CV is hard when you’re just starting out
Most students have never written a CV before. We built CV11 so your first one looks like you’ve done it many times.
AI writing assistant (coming soon)
Type it your way. Get it recruiter-ready.
Describe what you did in plain words. CV11 rewrites it into a strong line and adds it straight to your CV.
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58%
ATS scoreAma Mensah
Computer Science Student
Summary
Experience
Activities
Projects
How it works
From blank page to ready to send in three steps
No design skills and no Word headaches. Pick a design, answer a few questions and you’re done.
- 01
Pick a template
Choose from clean designs made for students. Every one is built to pass hiring software, and you can switch any time without losing your content.
- 02
Fill in your details
Answer simple questions about your course, projects and activities. Stuck on what to say? The writing coach points out weak lines as you type.
- 03
Download your PDF
Get a clean PDF with no watermark. Send it to recruiters, upload it to job portals or print it for the next career fair.
Everything in one place
Your whole job hunt, free
Build the CV, check it, write the letters, track every application and prepare for the interview.
Build or upload your CV
38 templates, live preview, PDF and Word. Or upload the CV you already have.
Check your CV
Get a score out of 100 for the job you want, and clear fixes.
Letters
Written from your CV, ready to edit.
- Scholarship
- Cover letter
- University
- Reference
Track your applications
See every application and when to follow up.
National service
A checklist from documents to follow-up.
Interview preparation
Common questions and how to answer them.
Templates
Find your style
Every template is a real, full CV. Filter by style, try a colour, and start with the one that feels like you.
Colour
What does “ATS-safe” mean?
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It is software some employers use to scan and sort CVs before a person reads them.
ATS-safe templates use one column, plain headings and no photo, so the software reads every section in the right order. A photo does not get you rejected, but a plain layout is the safer choice. Two-column and photo designs look great when a person reads them, so use them when the employer will read your CV by eye.
When in doubt, follow what the job advert asks for.
- See it as a medicine CV →ATS-safe
- See it as a information technology CV →ATS-safe
Date Column
Dates on the left so your timeline is clear at a glance.
- See it as a business administration CV →
Sage
Round photo, green-tinted page and calm, spaced headings.
- See it as a mechanical engineering CV →ATS-safe
ATS Classic
Centred and plain. The safest pick for banks and big companies.
- See it as a law CV →
Teal Header
Bold colour header with photo and clean grey section bars.
- See it as a medical lab science CV →ATS-safe
Simple Bold
One clean column with a bold name and strong rules.
- See it as a banking intern CV →
Soft Bars
Light header and soft tinted bars. Friendly and easy to read.
- See it as a business administration CV →ATS-safe
Serif Executive
Serif name, a strong rule and skills grouped by type.
- See it as a pharmacy CV →
Grey Header
Neutral grey header and ruled headings. Professional anywhere.
- See it as a data science CV →ATS-safe
Serif Navy
The serif layout in navy with one line for your areas of expertise.
- See it as a journalism CV →
Clean Rule
Minimal black and white with strong rules. Very easy to scan.
- See it as a banking intern CV →ATS-safe
Grey Bars
Soft grey bars behind each heading and skills in three columns.
- See it as a nursing CV →
Blue Diagonal
Photo in a coloured corner with timelines for school and work.
- See it as a marketing CV →ATS-safe
Divided Simple
Light, open name and a thin line above every section.
- See it as a graphic design CV →
Navy Panel
Rounded colour panels and a contact bar. Polished and modern.
- See it as a economics CV →ATS-safe
Icon Line
Bold centred name with a neat row of contact icons.
- See it as a journalism CV →ATS-safe
Lavender Band
Spaced name and soft tinted bands behind each heading.
- See it as a electrical and electronics engineering CV →ATS-safe
Spaced Rule
Widely spaced bold name, small spaced headings and heavy rules. Plain and very easy to scan.
- See it as a human resource management CV →ATS-safe
Label Column
Section names in a left column with the details beside them, under a heavy rule.
- See it as a public health CV →ATS-safe
Accent Icons
Colour on your role and employers, icon contacts, large headings and dashed dividers.
- See it as a marketing CV →ATS-safe
Contact Right
Big bold name with your contacts stacked on the right. Clean title-case headings and thin rules.
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For events and programmes
Certificates for everyone who showed up
Running a workshop, a club event or a training? Paste your list of names once and get a finished certificate for each person. It takes minutes, not a whole evening of retyping.
And 29 more designs inside.
Paste the list you already have
Copy names from WhatsApp, Excel or a sign-in sheet. We tidy the capital letters, numbering and repeated names for you.
35 designs, any colour
Classic, modern and gold, tall or wide. Pick one and match it to your school or club colours.
Ready to send or print
Get a ZIP with one PDF for each person, or a single file that prints them all at once.
Just one certificate? Fine.
There is no minimum. Make one for a single winner or a whole hall of guests.
Make certificates
Free for up to 15 certificates at a time, no sign-up. Your list of names stays on your device.
CV examples
See a real CV for your course
Every example is written for students in Ghana, with tips on what recruiters in that field look for. Pick yours and start from there.
- Medicine CV
- Nursing CV
- Computer Science CV
- Accounting CV
- Midwifery CV
- Civil Engineering CV
- Pharmacy CV
- Law CV
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering CV
- Physics CV
- Human Resource Management CV
- Medicine CV
- Nursing CV
- Computer Science CV
- Accounting CV
- Midwifery CV
- Civil Engineering CV
- Pharmacy CV
- Law CV
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering CV
- Physics CV
- Human Resource Management CV
- Information Technology CV
- National Service CV
- Banking Intern CV
- Teaching CV
- Medical Lab Science CV
- Marketing CV
- Economics CV
- Biological Sciences CV
- Psychology CV
- Environmental Science CV
- Information Technology CV
- National Service CV
- Banking Intern CV
- Teaching CV
- Medical Lab Science CV
- Marketing CV
- Economics CV
- Biological Sciences CV
- Psychology CV
- Environmental Science CV
- Mechanical Engineering CV
- Agriculture CV
- Graphic Design CV
- Journalism CV
- Architecture CV
- Data Science CV
- Business Administration CV
- Public Health CV
- English CV
- Mechanical Engineering CV
- Agriculture CV
- Graphic Design CV
- Journalism CV
- Architecture CV
- Data Science CV
- Business Administration CV
- Public Health CV
- English CV
Student stories
Loved by students across Ghana
Real students, real CVs. Here is what they say after building theirs with CV11.
Made for students at
KNUST
University of Ghana
UCC
UHAS
UEW
UPSA
Ashesi
GCTU
UMaT
UENR
Central University- KNUST
- University of Ghana
- UCC
- UHAS
- UEW
- UPSA
- Ashesi
- GCTU
- UMaT
- UENR
- Central University
A professional CV in about ten minutes
My old CV was a messy Word file. With CV11 I picked a clean template, filled in my details and had a PDF ready in about ten minutes. It finally looks professional.
Wilhelmina Adjah
BSc Business Administration · KNUST
My ward experience finally stands out
I needed a CV for my rotation placement and had nothing on it but school. The nursing example showed me what to include, and now my ward experience actually stands out.
Michaela Asante
BSc Nursing · UCC
FAQ
Questions students ask us
Everything you need to know before you build your first CV.
What is CV11 and how does it work?
CV11 is a free CV builder made for students and fresh graduates in Ghana. Pick a template, answer simple questions about your course, projects and activities, use the writing coach to tidy up your wording, then download a clean PDF. Most students finish their first CV in one sitting.
How much does CV11 cost?
Building your CV, previewing it, every template, the CV checker and the letters are free. Downloading a finished CV costs GH₵ 7, paid once with mobile money or a card. That one payment covers PDF and Word downloads of that CV for 30 days, so fixing a typo later costs nothing. There is no watermark with our name on your CV and no subscription.
Do I need to create an account?
Not to build or preview your CV. You need a free account when you download it, so your payment is tied to you and safe. An account also lets you open your CV from another phone or laptop.
I have no work experience. What do I put on my CV?
Plenty. Course projects, your final-year project, industrial attachment, national service, clubs, SRC or church roles, volunteering and part-time jobs all count. CV11 has sections for each one, and our CV examples show how students in your course present them.
Will my CV pass ATS and hiring software?
ATS means Applicant Tracking System, the software some employers use to sort CVs. Every template exports a text-based PDF, and the ones tagged ATS-safe use one column, plain headings and no photo, which software reads most reliably. Two-column and photo designs look great to a person but can confuse some software, so use them when you know someone will read your CV by eye.
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
In Ghana, most employers use the two words to mean the same thing: a short, targeted document of one to two pages. Elsewhere, a resume is the short version for a specific job, while a CV is a longer, complete record of your education, research, publications and awards, mostly used for academic and research roles. For internships, national service and normal jobs, a one to two page CV is what you want.
Can you check a CV I already have?
Yes. The free CV checker lets you upload a PDF or Word CV, add the job you want and pick your industry. You get a score out of 100 and clear steps to improve it. Your file is read in your browser and is never uploaded.
Can AI write my whole CV for me?
AI suggestions are being tested and are coming to students soon. Today the writing coach points out weak lines as you type, and you stay in charge. Whatever tool you use, check that every line is true for you, because recruiters will ask about it in the interview.
Should I add a photo to my CV?
Most CVs do not need one. Many employers, and almost all international ones, prefer no photo, and plain layouts without one are safest for hiring software. Add a photo only if the employer asks for it or your industry expects it, such as media, hospitality or modelling. CV11 has templates both ways.
How long should a student CV be?
One page is best for most students and fresh graduates. Two pages is fine if you have a lot of relevant experience, research or projects. Keep only what helps you get the job you are applying for.
Can I use CV11 on my phone?
Yes. CV11 works in your phone’s browser, so you can build, edit and download your CV without a laptop.
Can I make different CVs for internships, national service and jobs?
Yes. Start from one CV and adjust it for each application. Change the summary, reorder your experience and highlight the skills that match what each employer is looking for.
Is my information safe?
Your CV belongs to you. We only use your details to build your CV, we do not sell your personal data, and you can delete your CV whenever you want.
Ready to build your CV?
Answer a few simple questions about your course, skills and experience, and get a professional CV ready in minutes. It’s free to build.
- Templates that pass hiring software
- Writing tips to make your wording stronger
- GH₵ 7 per CV, no watermark