Facebook Strong Template: High Contrast That Commands Attention

A bolder take on the Facebook template: heavier type, stronger contrast, and sections divided by solid colour blocks instead of thin rules. It is designed for anyone who needs to be noticed fast — sales reps, marketing leads, people whose commercial pitch is read in seconds.

The steps

1. Open it and set your name as the dominant element at the top of the page
2. Put your strongest number straight into the summary; it is the first thing the eye meets
3. Break experience into short bullets — the bold design makes long bullets exhausting
4. Add an achievements section if you have sales or customer-growth figures
5. Export a PDF and print on ordinary paper; the contrast survives average print quality

Practical tips

• Keep it for sales, business development and marketing, where impact is measured in numbers
• Heavy type leaves less room for words: two or three pieces of information per section
• Make your name the largest visual element — the design anchors your identity first

Common mistakes to avoid

• Bolding every line, which erases all hierarchy
• Stacking extra colours on top of the built-in contrast, turning clarity into noise

Frequently asked questions

Does it work outside sales?

Yes, for any role judged on hard numbers — project management, digital marketing, business development. For an academic post, the academic template is a better fit.

Does the high contrast hurt readability?

Contrast helps reading; excess weight hurts it. Keep bold for headings and figures, and leave body text in a light weight.

Links for this guide

• See the Facebook Strong template
• Use this template in the editor
• Check your CV score before sending
• Facebook-style CV guide