ATS Classic
Plain single column that every applicant tracking system reads cleanly.
Best for: Any role, Online portals
ATS excellentUse this template
CV templates
44 CV templates for every kind of job
Choose a design built for your field, then let ImprovedCV tailor the wording to a real job description. Every template is a single, real-text PDF. Change fonts, colours and sections in the Studio, and see the exact PDF before you download.
ATS-Friendly CV Templates
Guide and tips
ATS Clean
Centred header with ruled sections. Neutral and parser-safe.
Best for: Any role, Corporate
ATS excellentUse this template
ATS Compact
Dense and ATS-safe, for long work histories on one page.
Best for: Senior roles, Long careers
ATS excellentUse this template
ATS Modern
A fresher look with accent headings, still one clean column.
Best for: Tech, Marketing, Operations
ATS excellentUse this template
ATS Executive
Serif and centred with a strong summary. ATS-safe for leadership roles.
Best for: Directors, Managers
ATS excellentUse this template
Traditional and Ivy League CV Templates
Guide and tips
Ivy League
The classic university CV: centred, serif, education first, black and white.
Best for: Graduate school, Law, Finance, Consulting
ATS excellentUse this template
Harvard
Crimson rules, Times type and education up front.
Best for: Graduates, Policy, Consulting
ATS excellentUse this template
Oxford
Garamond with a double rule. Refined and understated.
Best for: Academia, Publishing, Law
ATS goodUse this template
Yale
Navy name with a baskerville body and tidy accent headings.
Best for: Finance, Policy, Management
ATS excellentUse this template
Cambridge
A UK-style CV with dates in the margin and education first.
Best for: UK applications, Graduates, Research
ATS goodUse this template
Princeton
Orange accents on a clean, split header. Confident but classic.
Best for: Business, Engineering, Graduates
ATS goodUse this template
Modern CV Templates
Guide and tips
Classic
Centred header with a navy rule. Safe for every industry.
Best for: Any role
ATS excellentUse this template
Modern
Bold left-aligned name with colour accents and skill chips.
Best for: Marketing, Product, Startups
ATS goodUse this template
Minimal
Clean and airy with light section labels. Lets content lead.
Best for: Design, Product, Writing
ATS goodUse this template
Simple
No rules, no colour, no fuss. Just your content.
Best for: Any role, Trades, Hospitality
ATS excellentUse this template
Bold
Filled section bars and a big accent name. Hard to miss.
Best for: Sales, Events, Retail
ATS goodUse this template
Horizon
A full-width colour band behind your name.
Best for: Marketing, Customer success, Operations
ATS goodUse this template
Studio
Split header with a purple accent and arrow bullets.
Best for: Design, Media, Product
ATS goodUse this template
Nordic
Quiet, spacious and teal. Scandinavian calm.
Best for: Design, Sustainability, Research
ATS goodUse this template
Compact
Dense one-page layout for longer work histories.
Best for: Senior roles, Long careers
ATS goodUse this template
Executive CV Templates
Guide and tips
Executive
Dark sidebar for contact and skills, main column for experience.
Best for: Managers, Directors, Consulting
ATS fairUse this template
Boardroom
Light right-hand sidebar with serif type. Senior and calm.
Best for: Directors, Board roles, Finance
ATS fairUse this template
Director
Charcoal band header with centred section titles.
Best for: Directors, VPs, General management
ATS goodUse this template
Chairman
Burgundy accents on a light sidebar, with room for a photo.
Best for: Executives, Public sector, Law
ATS fairUse this template
Principal
Merriweather body, heavy rule and a generous summary.
Best for: Principals, Partners, Heads of department
ATS excellentUse this template
Tech and Software Engineer CV Templates
Guide and tips
Engineer
Skills near the top, columns for tools, square bullets.
Best for: Software, DevOps, Hardware
ATS excellentUse this template
Dev Stack
Slate sidebar listing your stack, experience front and centre.
Best for: Developers, Data, IT
ATS fairUse this template
Data Scientist
Dates in the margin, skill columns and projects up front.
Best for: Data science, Analytics, Research
ATS goodUse this template
Full-Stack
Violet underlines and chips for every technology.
Best for: Web, Mobile, Startups
ATS goodUse this template
Creative CV Templates
Guide and tips
Creative
A bold coral sidebar with room for your photo.
Best for: Design, Brand, Photography
ATS fairUse this template
Designer
An oversized name, hairline rule and quiet colour.
Best for: UX, Graphic design, Art direction
ATS goodUse this template
Marketer
Pink band header, chips and arrow bullets for campaigns.
Best for: Marketing, PR, Social media
ATS goodUse this template
Portfolio
Teal right-hand sidebar with a photo and rounded Nunito type.
Best for: Creatives, Teaching, Events
ATS fairUse this template
Academic CV Templates
Guide and tips
Academic CV
Education first, dates in the margin, serif throughout.
Best for: Lecturers, Researchers, PhDs
ATS goodUse this template
Scholar
Centred small-caps headings in deep violet.
Best for: Humanities, Research, Fellowships
ATS goodUse this template
Business and Professional CV Templates
Guide and tips
Finance
Dense, conservative and navy. Built for banking and accounting.
Best for: Banking, Accounting, Audit
ATS excellentUse this template
Counsel
Merriweather, a double rule and a formal tone.
Best for: Law, Compliance, Public sector
ATS excellentUse this template
Consultant
Crisp accent headings with a pipe-separated skills line.
Best for: Consulting, Strategy, Project management
ATS excellentUse this template
Sales Pro
Gold section bars and arrow bullets that make results pop.
Best for: Sales, Account management, Business development
ATS goodUse this template
Clinical
Certifications up top. Calm teal for healthcare roles.
Best for: Nursing, Medicine, Allied health
ATS excellentUse this template
Educator
Warm and friendly, with education and training early.
Best for: Teaching, Training, Childcare
ATS goodUse this template
Student and Graduate CV Templates
Guide and tips
Graduate
Education and projects first, for when experience is still growing.
Best for: Graduates, Interns, First job
ATS excellentUse this template
Internship
Compact, bright and one page. Education leads.
Best for: Internships, Placements, Apprenticeships
ATS goodUse this template
Career Change
Leads with skills and a summary, with dates tucked in the margin.
Best for: Career changers, Returners, Freelancers
ATS goodUse this template
CV template questions
Are the CV templates free?
Eight templates are free, including ATS-friendly and Ivy League styles. Pro unlocks all 44 templates, 15 fonts, the full colour palette, photo upload, section ordering and Word export.
Which CV template is best for ATS?
Any single-column template rated ATS excellent, such as ATS Classic, ATS Clean or ATS Compact. They use real text, standard headings and no tables.
Can I change the font and colour of a template?
Yes. The Studio lets you change the font, accent colour, spacing and page size, and hide or reorder sections.
Do the templates work for any language?
Yes. You can generate your resume in other languages, including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Need ideas for the content? See our resume examples by job title or read the resume writing guides.