Design your Modern CV Now!

14 February 2024 - 3 mins read time
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Make it Yours! Adapt My LaTeX Resume Template

Introduction

I’m excited to share the recent updates I made to my LaTeX resume template. These changes aim to improve readability and create a more organized structure. Below, I’ll detail the modifications made and the rationale behind them.

Link to Updated Template: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/resume-public/hmhyxvxfspsw

Changes in Configuration under resume.tex

Fonts and Colors

I’ve fine-tuned the font settings and introduced a new color scheme for a visually appealing and professional look. Section titles are now highlighted with a specific color for better emphasis.

% Example: Adjusting color scheme
\definecolor{my-primary-color}{HTML}{123456}
\colorlet{primary}{my-primary-color}
% ...

Social Information

I expanded the social information section to include links to my LinkedIn, GitHub, and personal portfolio. This offers a more comprehensive overview of my online presence.

\linkedin{YourLinkedInID}
\github{YourGitHubID}
\homepage{portfolio.github.io}

Tips: At the social information header, If you want display “https://portfolio.github.io” instead of “portfolio.github.io”, then you need to modify the resume.cls file.

Navigate to the current file resume.cls and Remove the http:// from the 2nd line.

\ifbool{isstart}{\setbool{isstart}{false}}{\acvHeaderSocialSep}%
\href{http://\@homepage}{\@homepage}%

Personal Information

I replaced placeholder information with my actual name, contact details, and a link to my portfolio website. This ensures that the personal information section reflects accurate and up-to-date details.

\name{\bf{YourFirstName}}{\bf{YourLastName}}
\mobile{Your Mobile Number}
\email{Your Email}
\homepage{Your Portfolio URL}

CV/Resume Content

The header now displays my name in bold, and the footer includes my contact information. These changes enhance the overall balance and consistency of the document.

% Modify the header for bold name display
\headerfirstnamestyle{\bf{YourFirstName}}
\headerlastnamestyle{\bf{YourLastName}}
% ...

Sections

I’ve reordered and added new sections for a more comprehensive representation. Feel free to customize based on your preferences.

File Structure and Things to Change (cv/*.tex files)

Consider the following suggestions to enhance the file structure:

  1. Experience Section: 
     \cvsection{Experience}

 \begin{cventries}
     \cventry
         {Your Company, Your Position}
         {Location}
         {Start Date - End Date}
         {
             \begin{cvitems}
                 \item Describe your achievements and responsibilities.
                 \item Highlight specific technologies or tools used.
             \end{cvitems}
         }
 \end{cventries}
  2. Certificates Section: 
     \cvsection{Certificates}

 \begin{cvhonors}
     \cvhonor
         {Certificate Title}
         {Issuing Organization}
         {Completion Date}
         {Location}
 \end{cvhonors}
  3. Competitions Section: 
     \cvsection{Competitions}

 \begin{cventries}
     \cventry
         {Competition Name}
         {Achievement}
         {Location}
         {Date}
         {
             \begin{cvitems}
                 \item Describe your role and contributions.
                 \item Mention any awards or recognitions received.
             \end{cvitems}
         }
 \end{cventries}
  4. Education Section: 
     \cvsection{Education}

 \begin{cvhonors}
     \cvhonor
         {Degree, Major}
         {Institution}
         {Graduation Date}
         {Location}
 \end{cvhonors}
  5. Interests Section: 
     \cvsection{Interests}

 \begin{cvskills}
     \cvskill
         {Interest Name}
         {Brief description of your interest or hobby.}
 \end{cvskills}
  6. Skills Section: 
     \cvsection{Skills}

 \begin{cvskills}
     \cvskill
         {Category Name}
         {List of skills in that category.}
 \end{cvskills}

Feel free to incorporate these changes into your LaTeX template, adapting them as needed to match your unique preferences and requirements. Happy LaTeXing!

Design your Modern CV Now! | @narendhiran2000