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Compact CV template

Dense, efficient layout that fits a lot of experience on fewer pages.

Compact CV template – example CV

About this template

Compact uses tighter spacing, a smaller font and shaded section bars so you can fit years of experience on fewer pages without the CV feeling crowded. Contact details sit on the right of the header to save space.

Category
ATS / Simple
ATS-friendliness
Excellent
Layout
Single column
Photo
Optional, off by default
Default fonts
Arial
Downloads
PDF, Word (.docx), PNG and plain text
Price
Free, with no sign-up and no watermark

A good fit for

  • Experienced professionals with a long career history
  • Fitting more content onto one or two pages
  • Technical and engineering roles

Colours, fonts, spacing and the photo can all be changed in the editor, and you can switch templates without losing your content.