Minimal

Modern Minimal

Clean typography, generous whitespace, zero decorative elements - a design that lets the content do the work.

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Style
Minimal
Suited for
Mid-career
Market
Universal
Format
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Modern Minimal · free, ATS-friendly, A4. Start building or print a preview.

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A clean, minimal design with Inter typography and generous whitespace. Reads clean on screen and prints clean on A4. The visual elements (bold weights, tasteful spacing, no decorations) do the structural work so the parser sees pure, well-ordered text.

Best suited for

  • Product managers, designers, growth marketers
  • Mid-career professionals in tech or creative industries
  • Applications where visual aesthetic matters alongside substance

Design choices

Inter at 11pt body / 14pt headings. 1.5 line-height for scanability. Section headings in small-caps with a 2pt rule beneath. Zero icons, zero colour accents - the restraint is the point.

If you need a format that looks great but strips down for ATS parsing, this is it.

Why this template works

  • Single column renders cleanly in every ATS parser
  • Generous whitespace makes the recruiter 10-second scan easy
  • No icons / graphics / tables that would break parsing

What's included

Header Name, headline, location, phone (WhatsApp), email, LinkedIn.
Summary 3-4 line pitch stating the role you want + 2 strongest qualifications.
Work experience Reverse-chronological with achievement bullets (not duties).
Education Degree, class of degree, year. NYSC where applicable.
Skills Technical + soft, keyword-dense to pass ATS.
Certifications Professional memberships, short courses, bootcamps.
Referees Two to three, with phone + email.

Best for

Roles and candidate profiles where this template performs well in the Nigerian market.

Mid-career professional Specialist roles Industry veteran Project lead Team lead

Frequently asked

Is this template free to download?
Yes. The preview is free to view and print as PDF via your browser. If an admin has uploaded a DOCX version it may be gated behind sign-in - the download button will say so.
Will this CV pass applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
Yes. This template uses single-column layout, standard section headings, standard fonts, and no graphics - all requirements for ATS parsing. See our ATS-compliant CV format guide for the full checklist.
How long should the finished CV be?
For Nigerian applications, 2-4 pages is the norm. UK and Canadian: 1-2 pages. US: 1 page preferred. See the Universal CV format guide for the specifics.
Can I edit the template in Microsoft Word?
Click "View & print preview" above, then copy the content into Word or Google Docs. If a DOCX version is attached, use that directly. The DOCX preserves every section + fonts for simpler editing.
Who should NOT use this template?
This template is best suited for mid-career candidates targeting universal employers. If your situation is different, browse our full gallery for a better fit.

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