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Professional Formal

Serif typography and a measured layout, tuned for banking, law, consulting and government roles.

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Style
Formal
Suited for
Senior
Market
Nigeria
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Professional Formal · free, ATS-friendly, A4. Start building or print a preview.

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A formal CV with Georgia serif typography and a measured layout. Appropriate for conservative industries where the visual signal matters: banking, law, consulting, and senior government roles.

Best suited for

  • Banking (commercial, investment, central)
  • Legal practice and law firms
  • Management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Big Four)
  • Senior public-sector roles
  • Audit and advisory partners

Design choices

Georgia 11pt body, Georgia italic for role titles, serif section headings. Burgundy accent on section rules. Two-page baseline with Nigerian section order; four pages acceptable for senior hires.

Why this template works

  • Measured layout signals seriousness for banking / law / consulting
  • Georgia serif reads as conservative without being dated
  • Strategic achievements lead each role, not duties

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.

Senior manager Lead specialist Principal engineer Head of department Senior consultant

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 Nigeria 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 senior candidates targeting nigeria employers. If your situation is different, browse our full gallery for a better fit.

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