We’ve all been there, we all know this—finding a good-looking OpenOffice CV template can be a harrowing experience. Why? To put it mildly, even though there’s an abundance of them out there, the vast majority is of poor quality.
Not to worry, though.
We’ve traversed the vastness of the Internet to bring you a select few worthy of your attention.
Here they are—
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1. Glimmer
This OpenOffice CV template brings together modern design and classical functionality. The skills section on this CV appears high up and incorporates a visual scale to represent your level of proficiency.
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2. Entry-Level Position
Despite the name, this LibreOffice CV template isn’t only suitable for writing an entry-level CV. You can easily rearrange its CV sections and fill them in with the experience worthy of a seasoned pro.
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3. Changing Fields
This Libre Office CV template has been designed as a career change CV template. However, you can easily adapt this CV layout to match your professional needs.
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4. Upfront
It’s one of the LibreOffice CV templates that can be easily used by all kinds of job seekers at any stage of their careers. The default set up gives you a lot of space for the CV work experience section.
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5. Internal
The name of this CV template for OpenOffice suggests it’s best for internal position applications. This template lets you display promotions on your CV, but you can use it to apply for a variety of external positions just as well. Its unique look makes it suitable for creative positions.
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6. Button
This functional CV template for Open Office can be used for many professional scenarios. In fact, it’s versatile enough to serve as a functional CV or chronological CV. You only need to modify it slightly.
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Expert Hint:Studies reveal that recruiters look for job titles on a CV. See to it that the template you choose gives them the prominence they deserve.
7. Blue Side
This CV template for LibreOffice includes a distinct teal sidebar that houses dates and section titles. Such an arrangement makes this template suitable for a two-page CV that may include several additional CV sections, such as certifications or hobbies and interests for example.
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8. Light
This Open Office writer CV template has a fresh, modern look that makes it suitable for all types of candidates and positions. The experience and education sections offer plenty of room for displaying your accomplishments on a CV.
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9. Chronological CV
This free OpenOffice CV template has a simple and minimalistic look. This CV layout is suitable for everyone who wants to avoid flashiness and focus on the substance. Plus, you can easily incorporate some extra CV sections (e.g. relevant coursework) if need be.
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10. Columns
One of the pros of using Open Office CV templates is that you can try out different CV file formats. For example, this great-looking template has been designed for MS Word but you can easily edit it using OpenOffice or LibreOffice text editors.
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11. Professional CV
It’s all in the name. This Apache OpenOffice CV template has been created for serious professionals. There’s no room for fluff here, just the meat. Plus, the blue horizontal lines make it super-easy to navigate through. Plus, it has a section for professional references on a CV.
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Expert Hint: According to recent studies too large spacing between the lines decreases the comfort of reading. It’s best to stick to single-line spacing or, if need be, you can increase it to 1.15.
12. CV for Teens
The name of this OpenOffice CV template says it’s perfect for writing a CV for teens or a CV with no work experience. However, you can easily adapt this CV format for the purposes of more experienced job seekers as well.
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13. CV for Higher Education
This LibreOffice curriculum vitae template is perfect for writing an academic CV. If you don’t know what the difference between CV and a Resume is, read our piece on what a CV should look like to learn more.
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14.Modern
This OpenOffice writer CV template has a clean look that makes it very easy to follow. Thanks to the blue elements, a single glance is enough to see where a given CV section is located.
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Expert Hint: What you include in your CV builds an image of you in the reader’s mind. That’s why it’s so important to only put the relevant information on your CV and make sure to present your best side.
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15. Basic CV
This basic OpenOffice CV template isn’t as basic as it seems. Its two-column layout allows you to put quite a lot of information and create a simple one-page CV.
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Expert Hint:The length of a CV should indicate how experienced you are. More experienced candidates may need a second page to present all relevant accomplishments to the recruiter.
16. Black and White
Last but not least, a clean OpenOffice CV template for a wide variety of applicants. Even though the education section comes before experience by default here, you can quickly rearrange these to better suit your needs.
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How to Create a CV in Open Office
Here's how to make a CV in Open Office:
1. Download and instal the Open Office suite.
2. Download your favourite CV template from our list.
3.Click "File" and open the downloaded template.
4. Edit the template with your personal information and experience.
5. Save the filled out template as a PDF.
And that's it! You're ready to go!
How did you like our selection of OpenOffice CV templates? Do you have any helpful tips for choosing the best one? Let’s talk about it in the comments below, and, as always, thanks for reading!
