Versatile professional CV templates
The sweet spot between classic and modern. Readable, elegant, ATS-compatible. The default choice for 80% of applications in Switzerland, across every sector.
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A professional CV combines the readability of classic with the contemporary accents of modern. Clear structure, one or two columns, a neutral sans-serif typography, a discreet color accent. This is the format that works for most roles in Switzerland.
The default format when you hesitate
If you cannot decide on a style for your application, professional is the right choice: it meets recruiter expectations without feeling dated, works in print and on screen, passes ATS filters, and adapts to almost every sector. Consulting, industry, healthcare, education, services, non-startup IT, retail management: professional covers this ground without a false note.
The key elements of a professional CV
- Clear structure across 5 to 6 well-defined sections
- Legible sans-serif typography (Inter, Calibri, Source Sans)
- Header with name, target title, contact and photo
- Detailed work experience with action verbs
- Education and certifications highlighted
- Technical skills and languages at the end
Adapting professional to your sector
Professional style is a starting point, not an endpoint. For a banking role, add a serif touch in headings. For a tech application, include skill tags. For a managerial role, feature measurable achievements (team size, budget, outcomes). CV Builder makes these adjustments easy with fields tailored to role types.
Compatible with every ATS used in Switzerland
Workday (Nestle, Roche), SuccessFactors (Novartis, Swisscom), Taleo (UBS), Jobup Match, JobCloud ATS, Personio (Swiss SMEs): our professional templates are tested against the main ATS in the market. Your experience, degrees and skills are properly surfaced in HR filtering systems. No technical rejection before human reading.
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Templates for every profession
Choose from 37 professional templates and customize them to your image
Arc
Decorative
Ribbon
Decorative
Pulse
Dynamic
Neon
Neon
Timeline
Timeline
Bold
Bold
Split
Two-tone
Bubbles
Creative
Waves
Creative
Geometric
Geometric
Gradient
Gradient
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Sarah Johnson
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Best CV builder I have used
The templates are modern and professional. I was able to create my CV in just 20 minutes. The PDF export is high quality and the price is unbeatable.
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Senior Consultant @ McKinsey
Perfect for professionals
Clean interface, great templates, and excellent value for money. I recommend it to all my colleagues looking for a new opportunity.
January 2026
Emma Wilson
Research Associate @ EPFL
Academic template is excellent
The academic CV template helped me present my publications and research experience professionally. Got interviews at top universities!
January 2026
FAQ
Is professional the best choice for a first CV?
Yes, for a first CV this is the safest format: it does not take sides on company culture and maximizes your odds of being read correctly by humans and ATS alike.
What is the difference from classic?
Classic relies on serif and a strictly linear structure. Professional allows a modern sans-serif, a small touch of color and sometimes two columns. It sounds more contemporary without being typed as creative.
How long to create a professional CV?
With CV Builder, count 10 to 15 minutes for a first version if you import from LinkedIn or an old CV. Otherwise 25 to 30 minutes in guided manual input.
Does professional work for a senior profile?
Yes, provided you increase content density (achievements, measurable outcomes) and extend to two A4 pages. CV Builder templates handle pagination automatically.
Can I use the same CV for multiple roles?
No, each application deserves a personalized title, summary and highlighted skills. CV Builder lets you duplicate a CV and adapt it in 2 minutes per targeted offer.