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Prism CV template with a thick purple accent strip down the left edge of every page beside a single column

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Prism CV Template — Free Download

Prism runs a thick accent strip down the left edge of every page, a simple device that makes your CV easy to spot in a pile. Everything else is a clean single column.

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  • Free PDF download
  • No watermark
  • Free account to download
Style
Creative
Layout
One column
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Any career stage
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Prism template suits

Prism is a good fit for any career stage. At a glance: a thick purple accent strip down the left edge of every page beside a single column.

  • Creative
  • Marketing
  • Events

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 Prism ATS-friendly?

Yes. Prism 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 Prism 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 Prism 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 Prism template free?

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

Yes. Prism 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 Prism?

Yes. Prism 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 Prism template best for?

Any career stage, especially in creative, marketing, events. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Prism?

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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