GitHub-Style CV Template: A Developer Profile in a Familiar Shape

This template presents your career in GitHub's language: a dark theme, repository cards, language indicators. It targets developers and software engineers, and fits best those whose account on code platforms is genuinely part of their record rather than a hobby.

The steps

1. Open it, fill in name and job title, then put your account link at the top of the page
2. Show three to five projects only, chosen for their relevance to the target role
3. Describe each project in one line — the problem it solves, not just the stack
4. Add language or activity indicators; they give the reader a fast read on your domain
5. List technologies by category: languages, frameworks, databases, deployment tools

Practical tips

• Do not showcase beginner coursework when applying for a senior role — the list itself speaks to your level
• An active project beats an abandoned one: check the last commit before adding it
• Add a short description to each repository; without one it says nothing to a non-specialist

Common mistakes to avoid

• Stuffing the list with dozens of repositories, so the reader cannot tell what matters
• Listing technologies you could not defend in an interview — the fastest way to lose trust

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it for a non-technical field?

No. For an administrative or finance role, use a conventional template: the dark theme and repository cards disorient a non-technical reader.

Does the dark theme stay legible in print?

It does, but it uses a lot of ink. This template is built for screens; for printing, export a light version.

Links for this guide

• See the GitHub template
• Use this template in the editor
• Portfolio builder tool
• Analyse your skills gap