Modern CV template with a side column
The Column template puts your contact details, skills and languages in a coloured side column and keeps your profile and experience in the centre. It is the easiest way to get a modern, tidy CV with your photo up front.
Free, no sign-up, no watermark. Download as PDF and Word.
Perfect for
- Anyone who wants a modern CV with a photo.
- People-facing roles: sales, marketing, hospitality, administration.
- Candidates with plenty of skills and languages to show at a glance.
How to make the most of it
The side column is narrow, so write your skills as short groups, such as «Content: copywriting, newsletters, SEO», rather than long sentences. For languages, the level is enough, from A1 to C2 or «native»: the dots are drawn for you.
If you are applying through a portal that reads CVs automatically, consider the Essential template: columns sometimes confuse that kind of software.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the colour?
Yes: the «Design» tab has eight ready-made colours, or you can pick your own. The photo can be round, square or left out.
Can I switch to another template after filling it in?
Yes, at any time: your details stay the same, only the layout changes.
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