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Onyx CV Template — Free Download
Onyx sets your name in white on a near-black header, which gives the page a premium, high-contrast first impression. Below it is a disciplined single column, so the drama stays at the top and the content stays easy to scan.
- Free PDF download
- No watermark
- Free account to download
- Style
- Modern
- Layout
- One column
- Photo
- No (can be added)
- ATS-friendly
- Yes
- Best for
- Senior, managers and executives
- Paper
- A4 and US Letter
Who the Onyx template suits
Onyx is a good fit for senior, managers and executives. At a glance: a near-black header block with the name in white and an accent-coloured job title, over a single column.
- Tech
- Finance
- Consulting
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 Onyx ATS-friendly?
Yes. Onyx keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order. The coloured header is only a background: your name and contact details are real 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 Onyx template
- 1. Open it in the builder. Click "Use this free template". If you already have a CV in the builder, it switches to Onyx and keeps your content.
- 2. Fill in each section. The live preview shows page breaks exactly as they will appear in the PDF.
- 3. Adjust the design. Change the accent colour, font size and spacing, or rename and reorder sections.
- 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 Onyx template free?
Yes. You can edit the Onyx 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 Onyx ATS-friendly?
Yes. Onyx keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order. The coloured header is only a background: your name and contact details are real text.
Can I add a photo to Onyx?
Yes. Onyx 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 Onyx template best for?
Senior, managers and executives, especially in tech, finance, consulting. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.
Can I change the colours and fonts in Onyx?
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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