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Modern CV.

A clean left-aligned header, accent-underlined headings and a side colour stripe.

Best for: Tech, product, marketing and startups · ATS compatibility: Very good

  • Single column, so the reading order never gets scrambled.
  • Standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills) that parsers recognise.
  • Contact details in the body, not in a header or footer the ATS may skip.
  • Exports as selectable text, not an image, so every keyword is readable.
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FAQ

Modern template questions.

Is the Modern CV template ATS-friendly?

Yes. Modern is a single-column layout with standard section headings, and the downloaded PDF is real text in reading order, so applicant tracking systems can read it. Its ATS compatibility rating is very good.

Who is the Modern template best for?

Tech, product, marketing and startups. You can change its colours, fonts, header, section headings and spacing in the CV builder to suit any job.

Can I use this template for free?

Yes. Open it in the free CV builder, fill in your details or import your existing CV, and download a PDF with no sign-up and no watermark.

Can I add a photo to this template?

Yes. Any template can show an optional round or square photo; switch it on in the builder's Design tab.

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Free to use. No watermark. Print-ready PDF.