Studio - CV editor
Choose what goes on this CV, adjust wording for one application, set layout and fonts, then save or download.
The Studio editor shows a live CV preview. Side panels control Content, Structure, Design, and Formatting.
Recommended editing order
- Confirm CV title and target role.
- Select Nexus records for each section (Content).
- Edit summary and bullets for this application.
- Hide sections that weaken the story (Structure).
- Reorder visible sections.
- Adjust template and readability (Design, Formatting).
- Save, then download or print.
Strong evidence matters more than styling—fix content before compressing layout.
Content panel
Typical sections:
- Personal details and CV links.
- Summary.
- Work experience (select roles; edit, hide, add, or revert bullets).
- Education.
- Skills.
- Certifications, publications, awards, grants, memberships, licences, training, presentations.
CV-specific edits stay on the current CV. Use them when one role needs different bullets for leadership vs hands-on technical applications. Revert a bullet to restore Nexus wording when needed.
Structure panel
Show, hide, and reorder whole sections. Hiding removes a section from this CV only—not from Nexus.
| CV type | Common section order |
|---|---|
| Senior professional | Summary → Work → Skills → selected Professional items |
| Early career | Summary → Education (with projects) → Work → Skills |
Design panel
Change the template (layout and default visual style). Review the preview after switching—spacing and emphasis can shift.
Prefer ATS-safe templates when the CV may pass automated parsing; use richer layouts when presentation matters and the channel supports it.
Formatting panel
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Date style | How dates appear across the CV |
| Location visibility | Work and education locations on or off |
| Accent colour | Template accent |
| Body font | Typeface |
| Text size and line spacing | Density and readability |
| Responsibility bullet style | Bullet presentation for work items |
If the CV feels crowded, remove weaker content before shrinking text.
Preview as navigation
Click a section or block in the preview to focus the matching editor controls. Focused sections also give Lyra better context.
Tailor with Lyra
Use Tailor with Lyra with a job description, advert, or brief. Example prompts:
- "Compare this CV with the job description and list the top changes to make."
- "Rewrite the summary for this role using only evidence already present."
- "Make these bullets more outcome-focused without adding numbers."
- "Which sections should I hide for this application?"
Apply changes only after review.
Save and export
Save regularly; the editor indicates unsaved changes.
Download PDF saves first if needed, then generates the file. If PDF export fails, use print view.
Nexus updates and existing CVs
When Nexus changes, Studio refreshes available records. Existing CV selections do not auto-update—open Content and add new or changed records intentionally.
Next steps
- Studio - CV list — creating and duplicating CVs.
- Studio - Print / export — browser PDF fallback.
- Nexus - Work experience — source records for bullets.