Sample content. Your own details replace it when you open the editor.

Sunburst CV template

A bold stacked name with a big sunny circle behind the page.

Best for: Marketing, content, creative roles
Layout: A right sidebar beside the main column
ATS rating: 2/5 — Visual
Photo: No photo
Fonts: Poppins + Inter
Length: One or two pages
Downloads: Word (.docx), PDF, plain text

About the Sunburst template

Sunburst is a creative, modern, entry-level CV template with a right sidebar beside the main column. A bold stacked name with a big sunny circle behind the page. It was designed for marketing, content, creative roles.

Typography: Poppins for headings and Inter for body text, at 9.5 pt with 14 mm margins. It has no photo slot, so nothing is left to fill in or remove. Change the accent colour, fonts, spacing and section order in the editor without losing your content.

ATS rating 2/5 (visual). A design-led layout where sidebar, photo or decoration can be read before your name. Pair it with a plain version for any online form that parses your CV. This is M2Toolkit's own rating from reading exported PDFs back as text; it is not a guarantee about any employer's system.

Who it suits

People applying for marketing, content, creative roles.
CVs sent directly to a hiring manager, recruiter or client.
Early-career applicants with limited work history.

Things to know before you choose it

Keep a plain, single-column version (such as Classic or Precision) for portals that auto-parse CVs.
Sidebars hold less text than a full-width column. Keep sidebar entries short: contact, skills, languages.

Tips for filling it in

Put your strongest information in the main column and supporting facts in the sidebar.
Aim to keep it to one page unless you have more than ten years of relevant experience.
Start each bullet with what you did, add how, and finish with the result. Only include numbers you can back up.
Run the finished CV through the ATS Resume Checker against the job advert before you send it.

Sunburst template FAQ

Is the Sunburst template ATS-friendly?

It scores 2 out of 5 in our checks (visual). For portfolios and direct contact, not ATS portals. The score comes from reading exported PDFs back as text, and it doesn't predict any specific employer's software.

What jobs suit the Sunburst template?

It was designed for marketing, content, creative roles. It works for other fields too; the layout, not the job title, decides whether it suits you.

Can I change the colours and fonts?

Yes. Colour, fonts, font size, margins, spacing and section order are all adjustable in the editor, and you can switch to a different template at any time without losing your text.

Can I download it as Word or PDF?

Yes. Download an editable Word (.docx) file, a PDF (through your browser's print dialog, with selectable text) or plain text. Word files use a clean single-column layout so they stay easy to edit, rather than copying this exact design.

Is it free?

Yes. There is no watermark and no sign-up needed to build and download.

Is my CV uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser and is saved on your device only.

Also useful: ATS Resume Checker, Cover Letter Generator, Interview Practice.