A good CV template supports the information on the page. Start with readability and the application requirements, then choose a visual style you feel comfortable sending.
Read the application instructions first
Some employers specify a file type, length, or format. Follow those instructions before choosing a design. If a portal requests a plain document or a particular template, use the requested format.
Folio exports selectable-text PDFs. If you need DOCX output for a specific application, keep an editable original in your word processor. Importing DOCX into Folio does not change the PDF format of the download.
Compare a few clearly different layouts
Classic uses serif typography, a centered name, thin rules, and italic roles. Professional pairs a formal serif body with left-aligned section headings and restrained navy accents. Both keep a familiar single-column reading order.
Modern puts experience and projects beside supporting information. Minimal uses quiet labels in a left rail. Creative adds numbered editorial headings and warm accents, while Student uses clear academic section bands.
Use your actual information to decide
A sample preview gives you a sense of the style. Your own experience determines how the finished document reads. Put your information into the editor, switch between a few templates, and review the page breaks.
Check long job titles, contact details, and any detailed project descriptions. Choose the design that helps a reader find the important information without unnecessary effort. Your details stay in place when you switch templates.
Let the layout do its job
Consistency matters more than decoration. Use a stable date format, clear section order, and concise descriptions. A more expressive template still needs accurate, relevant information.
- Keep the name and contact details easy to find.
- Check every preview page.
- Hide empty or unhelpful sections.
- Follow the employer's file-format instructions.