Who the Competency Groups template is for
If you are among career changers, returners after a break, and candidates with non-linear histories, Competency Groups is designed for exactly that. Functional format that groups all skills by competency category (Communication, Leadership, Organisation) before listing work history.
Why this layout works
Leads with capability groupings instead of a strict reverse-chronological timeline, so relevant skills are not buried by unrelated recent roles.
ATS performance
Competency Groups scores 82/100 in NextCV's ATS analyser. It favours presentation slightly more than the strictest ATS layouts, which suits roles where a human reads first.
It scores 82/100, placing it below Skills Based (85) among the 2 functional / skills-based templates — it trades a little parser-friendliness for presentation. Across the full 29-template library that is a mid-table score — deliberate, since this layout prioritises how it looks to a person.
Pricing
Competency Groups is a premium template, unlocked with a single one-time purchase of ₹11 (down from ₹99) — not a subscription. Once unlocked it stays available across every device you sign in on, and exports carry no watermark.
Tip for the Functional / Skills-Based format
Still include a short dated employment list near the end. A functional CV with no dates at all reads as concealment to experienced recruiters.
Run the ATS check before you send it — the analyser flags missing keywords against the specific job description you are targeting.
How to use this template
- Install NextCV free from Google Play.
- Open Templates and select Competency Groups (Functional / Skills-Based, ATS 82).
- Fill in your details, then export a watermark-free PDF.