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CV layouts

20 CV layouts to compare

Every layout below shows the same fictional sample CV, so you can compare headings, spacing and columns. Pick one, then edit it in the builder with your own details.

The samples use fictional details. Nothing you type in the builder is uploaded.

Modern CV layout with fictional sample details

Modern

Teal header and clear sections

Slate CV layout with fictional sample details

Slate

Dark header, light body

Editorial CV layout with fictional sample details

Editorial

Large serif name and fine rules

Executive CV layout with fictional sample details

Executive

Navy accents and formal hierarchy

Compact CV layout with fictional sample details

Compact

Tighter spacing, smaller headings

Timeline CV layout with fictional sample details

Timeline

Experience with a left-hand rule

Creative CV layout with fictional sample details

Creative

Warm accent and rounded header

Canada CV layout with fictional sample details

Canada

One to two pages, no photo, results first

Band CV layout with fictional sample details

Band

Coloured header band

Left rail CV layout with fictional sample details

Left rail

Tinted column on the side

Spine CV layout with fictional sample details

Spine

Timeline line beside entries

Ribbon CV layout with fictional sample details

Ribbon

Plum tags for section titles

Right rail CV layout with fictional sample details

Right rail

Amber column for skills and education

Boxed CV layout with fictional sample details

Boxed

Indigo framed sections

Duo tone CV layout with fictional sample details

Duo tone

Navy header with amber accent

Mono CV layout with fictional sample details

Mono

Centred serif headings

Card CV layout with fictional sample details

Card

Soft green section cards

Bold CV layout with fictional sample details

Bold

Large name, strong headings

Compact pro CV layout with fictional sample details

Compact pro

Two columns for dense CVs