Regular CV Template Guide for Recruiters
Step-by-step guide to creating and using regular Vitae CV templates with live preview, branding, and client-ready output. Requires Professional plan.
Regular template mode at a glance
Regular templates are the fastest path to agency-wide output consistency. Use them when you need controlled branding, fast iteration, and reliable client-ready documents without code-level template editing.
Requires Professional (Pro) plan.
Step 1: Open template settings
In Vitae, open Templates and select your active regular template, or clone the starter layout as your baseline.
Step 2: Apply your brand system
Configure logo, palette, heading treatment, and typography. This converts every output from "consultant-specific styling" to a consistent agency artifact.
Step 3: Set structure defaults
Define section order, spacing rules, and emphasis zones (for example: skills-first vs achievements-first) so consultants stop re-deciding layout per candidate.
Step 4: Preview with real candidate data
Validate with short and long profiles in live preview. Check that timelines, education blocks, and skill density remain readable under content extremes.
Step 5: Publish and roll out
Publish the template and define rollout rules: default template, approved exceptions, and escalation path for client-specific requests.
Recommended screenshots for this guide
- Template inventory view with active regular template highlighted
- Brand controls panel (logo, colors, typography)
- Live preview comparison for short vs long CV input
- Publish confirmation with effective-date context
When to use regular vs LaTeX
Choose regular mode for operational speed and team consistency. Move to LaTeX only when you need full layout control, advanced placeholder logic, or deeply custom enterprise formatting constraints.