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Kestrel CV template with a single-column timeline with dates beside a continuous accent line and ringed markers

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Modern template

Kestrel CV Template — Free Download

Kestrel runs a continuous accent line down the page with a ringed marker at each job and the dates beside it. It shows the direction of a career clearly and suits tech and operations roles with several moves.

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Style
Modern
Layout
One column
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Early and mid-career
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Kestrel template suits

Kestrel is a good fit for early and mid-career. At a glance: a single-column timeline with dates beside a continuous accent line and ringed markers.

  • Tech
  • Operations
  • Engineering

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 Kestrel ATS-friendly?

Yes. Kestrel keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

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 Kestrel 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 Kestrel 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 Kestrel template free?

Yes. You can edit the Kestrel 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 Kestrel ATS-friendly?

Yes. Kestrel keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

Can I add a photo to Kestrel?

Yes. Kestrel 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 Kestrel template best for?

Early and mid-career, especially in tech, operations, engineering. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Kestrel?

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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