CV Templates
Three best-in-class CV templates.
And why they are not enough.
Curated by Michael Muir from the formats hiring managers actually expect. Each one published in full with editorial commentary on when it works and when it does not.
Template 01
Academic · Policy · Top-tier consulting
The Harvard CV
Academic rigour, chronological clarity.
The format the Harvard Career Services team teaches. Clean chronological structure, weighted towards education and evidenced accomplishments.
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Template 02
Strategy consulting · MBA · Senior impact roles
The McKinsey 1-Page CV
Every line carries weight.
The one-page format consulting firms expect. Action-led bullets, quantified outcomes, zero fluff. Built for fast screening.
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Template 03
Investment banking · Private equity · Buy-side finance
The Banking & Finance CV
Deal sheet, quantified outcomes, tight formatting.
The format of choice for transaction-led finance roles. Dense, specific, evidenced. What hiring MDs expect to see.
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