Compact CV template

Compact is for people with a lot to say and little room to say it. Dates move into a margin, skills become tags in a narrow column, and the space saved lets ten years of career fit on one page.

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6 colours to choose from

  • Free preview, PDF at €2.99 at most, no subscription.
  • Your data stays in your browser

No account needed. What you type stays in your browser. Free preview, PDF at €2.99 at most, no subscription.

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At a glance

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  • LayoutTwo columns
  • Colours6 colours to choose from
  • Paper sizeA4 or US Letter, depending on the country
  • CV languageAny of 12 languages

What makes it different

  • Text size and spacing are reduced just enough to stay comfortable to read.
  • Coloured dates in the margin act as signposts when your history is long.
  • A thin band of colour at the top of the page gives it character.

Who it suits

Experienced professionals who want to stay on one page, consultants and freelancers with many assignments, and any application that asks for a one-page CV.

Where it works best

You can use it anywhere, but it’s a particularly good fit for CVs aimed at:

How it works

  1. Open the template and choose the country you’re applying in. Paper size and sections adjust automatically.
  2. Fill in the fields. The preview updates as you type.
  3. Try another colour or template if you like, then download your CV as a PDF.
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