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Tally CV template with a compact single column with section titles in a narrow left gutter and one-line entry headings

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Tally CV Template — Free Download

Tally puts section titles in a narrow left gutter and uses slightly smaller type, so a long career fits on fewer pages. Pick it when you have more relevant experience than space and do not want to cut anything that matters.

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Style
Minimal
Layout
One column, compact
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Senior, managers and executives
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Tally template suits

Tally is a good fit for senior, managers and executives. At a glance: a compact single column with section titles in a narrow left gutter and one-line entry headings.

  • Engineering
  • IT
  • Operations
  • 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 Tally ATS-friendly?

Yes. Tally 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 Tally 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 Tally 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 Tally template free?

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

Yes. Tally 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 Tally?

Yes. Tally 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 Tally template best for?

Senior, managers and executives, especially in engineering, it, operations. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Tally?

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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