Your CV is often the first impression a recruiter gets, so it pays to make it look sharp on paper as well as on screen. Whether you are heading to an interview or dropping copies into local businesses, knowing how to print your CV in Dublin the right way can give you a quiet edge. The good news is that it does not need to cost much or take long. With a few simple choices around paper, colour and finishing, you can turn a plain document into something that feels polished and professional.

Start with a clean PDF

Before anything else, export your CV to PDF. Word documents can shift their formatting depending on the computer that opens them, with fonts and spacing moving around unexpectedly. A PDF locks everything in place, so what you see is exactly what gets printed. Most word processors let you export or "Save as PDF" in a couple of clicks. Keep the layout simple, use one clear font, and double-check there are no typos before you save the final version.

Choosing the right paper to print your CV in Dublin

Paper weight makes a surprising difference to how your CV feels in the hand. Standard 80g paper is perfectly fine for everyday use, but if you want a more premium feel, 100g paper is well worth it. It is slightly thicker and sturdier, so your CV does not feel flimsy when a recruiter picks it up. For an interview, that small upgrade can quietly signal that you take care over the details.

Colour, sides and copies

For most CVs, black and white printing is absolutely fine and keeps things clean and readable. Save colour for design, creative or marketing CVs where visuals genuinely add value, such as a portfolio-style layout. Here are a few practical pointers:

  • Single-sided is the standard for CVs, as it keeps each page easy to scan and photocopy.
  • A4 is the expected size, which is exactly what we print.
  • Print a few copies so you can hand them out at interviews, leave one with reception, and keep a spare for yourself.

If your CV runs to two pages, single-sided still works well and looks tidy laid side by side on a desk.

How online printing works

Because we are fully online with no physical shop, the whole process happens from home. You upload your CV as a PDF, choose your options, pay securely by card, and we print and deliver it to your door anywhere across Dublin, from Dublin 1 to Dublin 24. You can see all of our options on our printing services in Dublin page, including paper weight, colour or black and white, and how many copies you would like per file.

Delivery is straightforward too. Budget weekend delivery starts from just €1.95 and arrives at the weekend, while standard 48-hour delivery is €9.95. There is a minimum printing order of €2.95 and a small management fee per order, and the exact total is always shown before you pay, so there are no hidden surprises. For precise prices, the instant quote on the site or the pricing table at our terms page will give you exact figures rather than guesswork.

When your CV is ready, you can upload your PDF and get an instant quote in moments. It is a quick, honest way to get professional-looking copies delivered before your next interview.