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Nova CV template with an oversized bold name, an accent bar, a framed photo on the right and pill-shaped section labels

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Nova CV Template — Free Download

Nova is loud in the right places: an oversized name, a bright accent bar and pill-shaped section labels. Under the styling it is still one column, so creative applicants get personality without giving up ATS-friendliness.

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Style
Creative
Layout
One column
Photo
Yes (can be switched off)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Early and mid-career
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Nova template suits

Nova is a good fit for early and mid-career. At a glance: an oversized bold name, an accent bar, a framed photo on the right and pill-shaped section labels.

  • Marketing
  • Design
  • Product
  • Media

Designed around a photo, which is common in much of mainland Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia. For the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, switch the photo off: the layout still looks complete without it.

Is Nova ATS-friendly?

Yes. Nova keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order. Skill ratings are drawn shapes, but the skill names next to them are plain text.

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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova template free?

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

Yes. Nova keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order. Skill ratings are drawn shapes, but the skill names next to them are plain text.

Can I use Nova without a photo?

Yes. Nova is designed around a photo, but you can switch the photo off in the builder and the layout closes up neatly. Leave it off for jobs in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.

Who is the Nova template best for?

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

Can I change the colours and fonts in Nova?

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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