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Classic CV template
A traditional layout with a centred header, serif headings and ruled section titles. It looks like the CV many hiring managers expect to see.
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The layout
- A centred header with your name, contact details and an optional photo above them.
- Section titles in capitals with a rule underneath.
- Your summary set in italics under your name.
- Skills in a tidy two-column list.
Who it suits
- Law, finance, accounting, education and the public sector.
- Conservative industries, and employers who expect a conventional CV.
- Experienced applicants with a long, steady work history.
Good to know
- Designed to be read by people; for software-screened applications, use Minimal.
- Shows an optional photo, only if you add one.
- Headings in Playfair Display, text in Inter; you can change the fonts in the editor.
- Colours, spacing, section names and order are yours to change.
- Exports to PDF, with the same layout you see here.
If you want a more contemporary look with the same structure, try Modern. See the Modern template
John Doe
Software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable web applications.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Tech Corp
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2022•Jan 2024
Led development of microservices architecture serving 1M+ users.
Education
Bachelor of Science
University of California
Computer Science
Sep 2014•May 2018
Skills
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JavaScript(expert)
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React(expert)
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Node.js(advanced)