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In this repo, I will share some templates to writing your CV and Motivation Letter using LaTex.
https://github.com/amirzenoozi/latex-cv-templates

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In this repo, I will share some templates to writing your CV and Motivation Letter using LaTex.

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# πŸ“„ Free LaTeX Templates for CV & Motivation Letter

Welcome to **Free LaTeX Templates for CV and Motivation Letter**! πŸŽ‰ This repository offers a collection of professional, customizable, and polished LaTeX templates to help you create a standout CV and motivation letter with ease. Whether you’re applying for a job, a scholarship, or a graduate program, these templates are here to save you time and make your application shine.

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## πŸ“‚ Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Templates Included](#templates-included)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Usage Instructions](#usage-instructions)
- [Contributions](#contributions)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)

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## ✨ Features

- **πŸ“ Professional Design**: Clean, modern templates to impress potential employers and admissions committees.
- **βš™οΈ Fully Customizable**: Change fonts, colors, sections, and layout to suit your style.
- **πŸ’° Free to Use**: Completely open-source and free for personal or professional use.
- **πŸ“œ High-Quality PDFs**: LaTeX ensures beautifully formatted, print-ready documents.
- **🌍 Community-Driven**: Contributions are welcome to help expand and improve the collection!

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## πŸ“„ Templates Included

1. **Minimalist CV** – A clean, straightforward template with a single-column design.
2. **Classic CV** – A traditional format with sections for experience, education, skills, and more.
3. **Modern CV** – A sleek, two-column design for a more contemporary look.
4. **Motivation Letter** – A formal letter template with structured sections to express your interest professionally.

Each template is in its own folder with instructions, previews, and sample data to help you get started.

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## πŸš€ Quick Start

Follow these steps to begin using the templates:

1. **Clone this repository**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/amirzenoozi/latex-cv-templates.git
```

2. **Navigate to the desired template**:
Each template has its own folder with all necessary files and preview images.

3. **Open the `.tex` file** in a LaTeX editor (e.g., [Overleaf](https://www.overleaf.com/), [Texmaker](https://www.xm1math.net/texmaker/).

4. **Compile the document** and export it as a PDF to preview and download your CV or letter.

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## πŸ›  Usage Instructions

Each template is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. Here’s how to customize it:

1. **Edit the `.tex` file** to replace the placeholder text (e.g., `Your Name`, `Your Address`, etc.) with your own details.
2. Modify any sections you wish to add, delete, or reorder.
3. **Compile** to preview and ensure everything looks good.
4. **Save as a PDF** and you’re ready to go!

### Example

To create your CV using the Minimalist CV Template:
1. Open `main.tex` in your LaTeX editor.
2. Fill in each section with your personal details (work experience, education, skills, etc.).
3. Compile to PDF, review, and download your polished CV!

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## 🀝 Contributions

We’d love for you to contribute! If you have ideas for new templates, improvements, or bug fixes, feel free to submit a pull request.

1. **Fork the repository**.
2. **Create a new branch** (`git checkout -b feature/new-template`).
3. **Commit your changes** (`git commit -m 'Add new template'`).
4. **Push to the branch** (`git push origin feature/new-template`).
5. **Open a Pull Request**.

Together, we can make this resource even better for everyone! πŸŽ‰

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## πŸ“œ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You’re free to use, modify, and distribute these templates with proper attribution. See the `LICENSE` file for more details.

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## πŸ“§ Contact

For questions, suggestions, or feedback, feel free to create an issue.

We hope these templates help you create a polished, professional CV and motivation letter that makes a strong impression. Best of luck with your applications! ✨

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Happy TeXing! πŸš€