Functional CV Template

A functional template with a clean black and white layout, structured skill tags, and a no-frills design that keeps the focus entirely on your content.

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Template Overview

This functional CV template strips the design back to its purest form — no colour accents, no decorative elements, just precise typography, clean structure, and well-organised content. The header pairs a photo with your name and contact details in a simple, familiar block, with a subtle teal underline beneath the name as the only design detail. A light gray summary box gives your professional profile a quiet visual lift without disrupting the overall restraint of the layout. Skills are displayed as clean rounded pill tags grouped by category, and every section flows logically from top to bottom with consistent spacing and clear hierarchy. The result is a CV that is universally readable, fully compatible with applicant tracking systems, and appropriate for any industry or role — a reliable, no-nonsense choice for professionals who want their experience to do all the talking.

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Built for candidates in technical fields who want a CV that visually matches the industry they are applying to, without resorting to generic corporate layouts.

Software Developer
Backend or Frontend Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Data Engineer
QA Engineer
System Administrator
IT Specialist
Cybersecurity Analyst

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