About the Modern CV template
The Modern CV template combines a dark navy sidebar for personal info, skills and languages with a bright main area for experience, education, certificates and references. Orange highlights guide the eye to each section heading.
- Layout: Two-column
- Photo: Yes (optional)
- ATS suitability: Good
- Formats: PDF (A4 / US Letter), image
Best for
- Most industries and experience levels
- Customer-facing and sales roles
- Applicants who want a contemporary look
- Gulf and South Asian job markets
Tips for this template
- Keep the sidebar to contact info, skills and languages.
- Use 3-5 bullets per role in the main column.
- Replace the avatar with a professional headshot or remove it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Modern CV template free?
Yes. You can edit the Modern template and download it as a PDF for free, with no sign up, no payment and no watermark.
Is the Modern template ATS-friendly?
Yes, it exports selectable text that ATS software can read. For the most cautious employers, a single-column template such as Strong or Analyst is the safest choice.
Can I add a photo to the Modern template?
Yes. Click the photo placeholder in the editor to upload your own picture, or delete it if you are applying in a country where photos are not expected.
How do I download my CV?
Click Download PDF in the toolbar above the CV, then Download PDF Now. Choose A4 or Letter from the Page size menu first. Your details are never uploaded to our servers.
Will I lose my CV if I close the page?
No. Your CV is saved automatically in this browser as you type and is restored when you come back to this template on the same device. Click Start over in the toolbar to clear it.
Privacy: everything you type on this page stays in your browser and is not collected or uploaded by MakeFreeCV. It is autosaved only in this browser’s local storage so you can continue later; use Start over to delete it. See our Privacy Policy.