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Linden CV template with a centred name, ruled capital headings and one-line entry headings in a single column

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Linden CV Template — Free Download

Linden is the template to use when you apply through a strict online portal. It keeps to one column, standard headings and one-line entry heads, so a parser and a hurried recruiter both get the facts in order.

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Style
Professional
Layout
One column
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Any career stage
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Linden template suits

Linden is a good fit for any career stage. At a glance: a centred name, ruled capital headings and one-line entry headings in a single column.

  • Any industry
  • Public sector
  • Large employers

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 Linden ATS-friendly?

Yes. Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden template free?

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

Yes. Linden 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 Linden?

Yes. Linden 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 Linden template best for?

Any career stage, especially in any industry, public sector, large employers. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Linden?

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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