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Modern CV Template
A contemporary one-column CV with stronger headings, accent details and a clear visual hierarchy while remaining professional and readable.
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Contemporary styling with stronger visual hierarchy.
Example candidate details are fictional.
Why choose this template?
- Contemporary one-column layout
- Strong visual section hierarchy
- Customisable accent colours
- Multiple font and heading styles
- Optional profile photo
- Clean PDF download with no watermark
Best suited to
Technology
Marketing
Consulting
Project management
Modern professional roles
How to use this layout: annotated examples
These original fictional excerpts were written for this guide. They illustrate content choices, are separate from the preview candidate above, and are not a complete CV. Replace them with your own accurate information.
When this layout helps
Choose Modern when you want a single column with more visible section breaks, especially when your evidence spans work and projects. Accent styling separates sections; it does not make an unsupported claim stronger.
What belongs in the prominent areas
Keep your headline specific and your Profile short. Use Projects for relevant work that needs its own explanation, and put that section before Experience if it is your strongest evidence. Skills remain a separate section in the same column.
Profile: connect your direction to evidence
Fictional example excerpt
Junior web developer who builds accessible forms and small reporting tools. Looking to apply HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience from a community booking project.
Why this works: This fictional summary gives a direction and a source of evidence instead of generic claims such as passionate or results-driven. Name tools only when your work supports them.
Projects: describe your contribution
Fictional example excerpt
Community booking form (fictional)
Built form validation and keyboard-accessible error messages. Tested the booking flow with volunteer organisers and documented the remaining usability issues.
Why this works: The description identifies the contribution and how it was checked. A personal or volunteer project belongs here when relevant; label its context honestly rather than presenting it as paid employment.
When to choose another layout
Consider Classic if you prefer quieter section styling for the same work and project content.
Compare ClassicNo layout guarantees ATS results or employer approval. Follow the application instructions and review the exported PDF for readable text, line wrapping and page breaks. For help deciding what deserves space, use the CV section checklist.
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