About the Compact Pro resume design
Compact Pro uses a smaller font and tighter spacing with light grey heading bars, so more content fits on one A4 page.
This page opens the builder with the Compact Pro design selected, so you can type your own details and watch them fill the layout. All 36 designs are available in the design box and your text is kept when you switch. Compare them on the resume templates page.
Who the Compact Pro design suits
- Experienced candidates with long work history
- Resumes that spill over to a second page
- Technical and operations roles with many skills
When to choose another design
If the Compact Pro layout does not fit your job, try a plainer option from the ATS template guide or a bolder one from the modern template page.
- Freshers with short content, where small text looks thin
- Candidates who need a large, easy-to-read page
Design details
| Feature | In this design |
|---|---|
| Structure | Plain single column, easy for software to read |
| Photo | Works with or without a passport photo |
| Length | Built for one A4 page |
| Colours | Seven accent colours, changeable at any time |
| Other documents | The same design also applies to biodata and project front pages |
How to get the best result with Compact Pro
Use compact spacing only when needed. If the resume already fits comfortably, choose a more spacious design for readability.
Frequently asked questions
Is the small font readable when printed?
It is about 12.5 px on screen, which prints at a readable size on A4. Avoid reducing it further.
When should I choose Compact Pro?
Choose it when your resume is slightly too long for one page and trimming further would remove important points.
Can I download the Compact Pro template as a PDF?
Yes. Fill in your details, choose Print / PDF Save and pick Save as PDF. The file is created on your own device and no signup is needed.