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Cobble CV template with a compact two-column layout with small type and a narrow right column for skills and languages, without a coloured panel

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Cobble CV Template — Free Download

Cobble is a compact two-column CV with small type and a narrow right column for skills and languages. It is made for experienced people who need to fit a lot on two pages without the page turning into a wall of text.

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Style
Minimal
Layout
Two columns, compact
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Partly (two columns)
Best for
Senior, managers and executives
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Cobble template suits

Cobble is a good fit for senior, managers and executives. At a glance: a compact two-column layout with small type and a narrow right column for skills and languages, without a coloured panel.

  • Engineering
  • IT
  • Project management

Built without a photo, which suits the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, where photos are usually left off. If an employer expects one, you can add a photo in the builder.

Is Cobble ATS-friendly?

Partly. Cobble has two columns. Most current applicant tracking systems read two-column PDFs, but some older portals mix the sidebar text into the main column. Use Cobble when you email your CV or hand it over; for large online portals, a single-column template such as Tally is the safer choice.

Whichever template you pick, download your PDF and run it through our free ATS checker to see the text a tracking system extracts.

How to use the Cobble template

  1. 1. Open it in the builder. Click "Use this free template". If you already have a CV in the builder, it switches to Cobble and keeps your content.
  2. 2. Fill in each section. The live preview shows page breaks exactly as they will appear in the PDF.
  3. 3. Adjust the design. Change the accent colour, font size and spacing, or rename and reorder sections.
  4. 4. Download the PDF. Free, with no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Cobble template free?

Yes. You can edit the Cobble template and download it as a PDF for free, as many times as you like. There is no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.

Is Cobble ATS-friendly?

Partly. Cobble has two columns. Most current applicant tracking systems read two-column PDFs, but some older portals mix the sidebar text into the main column. Use Cobble when you email your CV or hand it over; for large online portals, a single-column template such as Tally is the safer choice.

Can I add a photo to Cobble?

Yes. Cobble is designed without a photo, but you can upload one in the builder and choose its shape. Only add it where photos are expected, such as many employers in mainland Europe and the Middle East.

Who is the Cobble template best for?

Senior, managers and executives, especially in engineering, it, project management. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Cobble?

You can change the accent colour, font size, line spacing, date format and page size (A4 or US Letter), and rename, hide or reorder sections. Your content stays the same if you switch to another template later.

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