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Sterling CV template with a centred serif name with a round photo above it, small-capital headings and fine rules

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Sterling CV Template — Free Download

Sterling centres a round photo above a serif name, then uses small-capital headings and fine rules. It is the executive template to choose when you want, or are expected, to include a photo, and it stays single column.

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Style
Professional
Layout
One column
Photo
Yes (can be switched off)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Senior, managers and executives
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Sterling template suits

Sterling is a good fit for senior, managers and executives. At a glance: a centred serif name with a round photo above it, small-capital headings and fine rules.

  • Executive
  • Banking
  • Hospitality management

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 Sterling ATS-friendly?

Yes. Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling template free?

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

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

Can I use Sterling without a photo?

Yes. Sterling 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 Sterling template best for?

Senior, managers and executives, especially in executive, banking, hospitality management. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Sterling?

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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