About this template
The Minimal Microtype template is a typographic-precision layout in Inter on pure white, single column. Body text sits at a smaller size with measured tracking and tight leading — built for long careers where every job and every keyword needs to be visible without bloating the page. It is the antithesis of Minimal Air: here, controlled density is the argument.
Who is it for?
It fits senior and executive profiles with 15+ years of experience who refuse to cut content but still want a one- or two-page CV. Executive Advisor, General Counsel, Senior Partner, policy and think-tank profiles whose publications, board mandates and international missions need to fit without losing legibility. Also relevant for humanities researchers who must list communications, articles and fieldwork on a constrained format.
How to use it
Density does not exempt you from hierarchy: keep section headings at standard size so they remain scannable. On roles, switch to a mental two-column approach — first describe, second quantify. Avoid bullets longer than two lines: the tight tracking makes long lines tiring. For an executive advisor, distinguish Engagements (with dates), Board memberships and Publications in separate blocks. For a policy specialist, separate Think-tank affiliations from Government roles.
Frequently asked questions
Does the density hurt ATS readability?
No. Visual density comes from tracking and leading, not from content: for a parser, the text remains identical to an airy CV. The single-column structure and absence of tables guarantee clean extraction through Workday, Taleo, SmartRecruiters and Greenhouse.
Suitable for a 15-year profile aiming to fit on one page?
Yes, that is its primary use case. Many executive search briefs request a one-page CV: Microtype allows you to fit 10 to 15 roles with quantified achievements without typographic hacks.
Should I enlarge the font for printing?
No. The template is calibrated to remain readable on standard A4 laser printing. For large-screen on-screen reading, the rendering remains comfortable. Reducing the size further would break legibility and lose the template's argument.
