CV Icons, Logos & Symbols [100+ to Download for Free]

You’ve got your perfect CV.

Reads like a John le Carré novel. Looks like an HMRC form.

Eek!

That’s not what you’re after, is it?

Time to give your CV a little bit of a makeover.

How about some CV icons for starters?

This article will show you:

• Links to the best websites with free CV icons.
• Tips and hints on how to make the best of each CV icon on your CV.
• Online CV builder with 100+ ready-to-use icons for a CV.

Want to save time and have your CV ready in 5 minutes? Try our CV builder. It’s fast and easy to use. Plus, you’ll get ready-made content to add with one click. See 20+ CV templates and create your CV here.

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And once you’ve upped your icon game, we’ve plenty of other CV tips and templates too:

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• What Makes a Good CV: 11 Things Your CV Needs
• Lying on a CV: Can You? [99% Do!]
• 12+ Infographic CV Template Examples
• 10+ CV Templates for Word to Download Now
• 12 of the Best LaTeX CV Templates
• CV Design: 18 Brilliant Templates to Inspire You
• 15+ Editable CV Templates for Free Download

Icons for CV Example

1. Best Websites with Free CV Icons and Symbols

It’s no secret:

The Internet is replete with websites offering free icons.

Since the choice is so vast, we decided to make life a little bit easier by selecting the choicest few.

Here’s our selection of top 5 websites with free CV icons:

1. Icons8.com

This website offers a wide variety of CV symbols you can use to make a perfect CV.

2. Freepik.com

You can find here a large selection of free vector icons for a CV. They will match any CV style you choose, from creative to modern to infographic.

3. Flaticon.com

This website offers one of the largest galleries of flat icons for CVs. All CV icons you can find here are available in PNG, SVG, EPS, and PSD formats among others. Plus, you can customize them to match your free CV template.

4. Iconfinder.com

Iconfinder is a great source of free icons for CVs. Especially if you’re making a CV for creative or cultural fields, such as an artist CV, graphic designer CV, or photographer CV.

5. Iconmonstr.com

This website offers a plethora of free CV icons for Word CV templates, or Open Office CV templates. Most of them will be a perfect complement to any simple or basic CV design.

CV icons aren’t everything. Learn to make a job-winning CV with our guide: How to Make a CV for a Job [from Application to Interview in 24h]

2. Sample CV Templates with Icons

Picking the right icons doesn't even get you halfway. You still need to make the pictograms look good on an actual document and, unless you're a graphic design pro, it will be a nightmare. So—why not let Zety do the job for you?

Our builder has some of the finest templates, using icons to bring the most important information to recruiters' attention. And you don't have to worry about formatting or design, our software will make sure your CV with icons looks perfect. Just have a look at some of these templates. 

1. Primo

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Primo uses small icons for all key sections, making it easier to locate every bit of information. Plus, you get a cool logo with your initials at the top, adding a bit of personal branding and making your application much more memorable.

2. Diamond

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In Diamond, you can diamond-shaped icons for section headings, charts illustrating your skill levels, and little diamond-like dots on the left-hand side timeline, indicating every past position, educational institution, and a skill item. This template is the perfect mix of formal and creative.

3. Newcast

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Not the flashiest CV template out there, but one of the most balanced and eye-pleasing. Tons of white space will give recruiters some breathing room, icons next to section titles will make them pay attention to what matters most.

4. Cubic

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Wait, why are there no icons on this one? In short, there's no need for them. The three-colored design is enough to give this template a dynamic look while making every section stand out visually. Use the side column for skills and personal information and the middle part of a CV for work experience, education, and extra activities. 

5. Nanica

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Finally, the simplest CV design we've ever created. True, it doesn't feature icons or fancy formatting, but—it might be what you actually need. Skip the icons, graphics, or other images if you're applying for a traditional corporate job. Go for a basic template and let the contents of your CV do the talking (however tempting the icons might appear).

When making a CV in our builder, drag & drop bullet points, skills, and auto-fill the boring stuff. Spell check? Check. Start building your CV here.

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When you’re done, Zety’s CV builder will score your CV and tell you exactly how to make it better.

3. What Icons to Use on Your CV

Here’s the thing:

CV icons can make your CV really stand out

But—

They can also make your CV look like you’ve caked on too much make-up to cover something up.

Remember:

Too much of a good thing is not such a good thing.

Here’s how you can make CV icons work to your advantage:

• You can add a CV icon to section headers (experience, skills, education, etc.)
• Use them in the personal details section. For example, add a LinkedIn icon to your LinkedIn CV handle. You can add other icons as well: a phone icon, email icon, etc.
• The same applies to your other social media profiles. All profile handles could be accompanied by appropriate icons.

Make sure the CV symbols you choose match the style of your entire CV.

If you pick a minimal CV template stick to similarly styled icon packs.

Started to write your CV and your mind went blank? Not to worry. Here’s a selection of guides that will help:

• CV Introduction and Opening Paragraph Examples
• How to Write a CV Personal Statement: Examples of CV Profiles
• 99+ Key Skills For a CV: Best List of Examples

4. Make Your CV in 5 Minutes With Our Icon Pack

Here’s the secret:

It’s not enough to simply download free CV icons.

You’ll also have to use a word processor or graphics editor to paste them into your CV—

Which can be a real pain in the... neck.

Especially—

If you want to make your CV quickly and painlessly.

Our CV builder has built-in icon packs that work seamlessly with our CV templates.

So:

• There’s no need to look for anything anywhere else
• Your CV’s formatting will always look great

Zety CV builder has 100+ CV icons that you can add or replace with a click.

We have icons you can use in the personal information section:

There’s a dedicated CV icon pack for different social networks that includes a LinkedIn icon for a CV.

You can choose from three different categories of icons. Just find the ones that best suit your individual style:

Plus—

You can easily change the experience icon or skills icon on your CV and rearrange all the sections with a simple drag and drop:

And finally—

You can give your CV a whole new look by changing its color pattern with a simple click.

If you got bored with your standard dark gray CV icons, go for a set of blue icons on your CV:

Remember:

Your formatting will never get messed up!

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Plus, a great cover letter that matches your CV will give you an advantage over other candidates. You can write it in our cover letter builder here. Here's what it may look like:

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See more cover letter templates and start writing.

Key Takeaways

• The Internet is full of free CV icons.
• There are several websites offering professional-looking free CV icon packs you can use on your CV.
• A caveat: your document might be difficult to format.
• Our CV builder comes packed with 100+ icons for all sorts of CVs and helps you create your CV quickly and hassle-free.

Wondering if your CV would benefit from adding some CV icons? Do you like the selection we presented here? Give us a shout out in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.

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