This repository contains the LaTeX source files for generating a professional CV using the moderncv document class.

You need a LaTeX distribution installed on your system. Choose one of the following:

• macOS: MacTeX (recommended for macOS)
• Windows: MiKTeX or TeX Live
• Linux: Install via package manager (e.g., sudo apt-get install texlive-full on Ubuntu)

The following packages are required (usually included in full LaTeX distributions):

• moderncv - Modern CV template
• geometry - Page layout customization
• Standard LaTeX base packages

To compile the CV to PDF, run the following command in the project directory:

pdflatex main.tex

This will generate main.pdf containing your compiled CV.

To avoid cluttering your directory with auxiliary files:

Option 1: Use output directory

mkdir -p build
pdflatex -output-directory=build main.tex
cp build/main.pdf .

Option 2: Use auxiliary directory

mkdir -p aux  
pdflatex -aux-directory=aux main.tex

Option 3: Compile and clean in one command

pdflatex main.tex && rm -f *.aux *.log *.out *.fdb_latexmk *.fls *.synctex.gz

Option 4: Use latexmk (most elegant)

latexmk -pdf main.tex
latexmk -c  # Clean auxiliary files after compilation

If you prefer other LaTeX engines:

# Using XeLaTeX (better Unicode support)
xelatex main.tex

# Using LuaLaTeX (modern LaTeX engine)  
lualatex main.tex

myCV/
├── main.tex                 # Main LaTeX file (compile this)
├── fiachraSquareSmall.png   # Profile photo
├── techskills.tex           # Technical skills section
├── industryex.tex           # Industry experience section  
├── teachingex.tex           # Teaching experience section
├── educationShort.tex       # Education section
├── interests.tex            # Interests section (commented out)
├── references.tex           # References section (commented out)
├── publications.tex         # Publications section (commented out)
├── coverletter.tex          # Cover letter (commented out)
├── picture.jpg              # Alternative profile photo
└── Legacy/                  # Previous versions and archives

Edit the personal data section in main.tex (lines 18-34):

\name{Your}{Name}
\title{Your Title}
\address{Your Address}{City}{Country}
\phone[mobile]{+xxx~xxx~xxx~xxx}
\email{[email protected]}
\social[linkedin]{yourlinkedin}
\photo[64pt][0.4pt]{your-photo-filename}

To enable/disable sections, uncomment/comment the \input{} commands in main.tex:

\input{techskills.tex}        % Always included
\input{industryex.tex}        % Always included  
\input{teachingex.tex}        # Always included
\input{educationShort.tex}    % Always included
%\input{interests.tex}        % Currently commented out
%\input{references.tex}       % Currently commented out

Modify the style and color in main.tex:

\moderncvstyle{casual}    % Options: casual, classic, oldstyle, banking
\moderncvcolor{blue}      % Options: blue, orange, green, red, purple, grey, black

Edit the individual .tex files to update your:

• Technical skills (techskills.tex)
• Work experience (industryex.tex)
• Teaching experience (teachingex.tex)
• Education (educationShort.tex)
• And other sections as needed

1. Missing moderncv package:

   Install via: tlmgr install moderncv
   

2. Photo file not found:

   • Ensure fiachraSquareSmall.png exists in the main directory
   • Or update the \photo{} command with your image filename
   • Comment out the \photo{} line to compile without a photo

3. Input files not found:

   • Ensure all referenced .tex files exist in the main directory
   • Comment out any \input{} lines for missing files

4. Compilation hangs:

   • Try running pdflatex main.tex twice (needed for cross-references)
   • Clear auxiliary files: rm *.aux *.log *.out *.toc

For convenience, you can create a build script:

build.sh (macOS/Linux) - Clean compilation:

#!/bin/bash
echo "Compiling CV..."

# Method 1: Using output directory (cleanest)
mkdir -p build
pdflatex -output-directory=build main.tex
pdflatex -output-directory=build main.tex  # Run twice for cross-references
cp build/main.pdf .
echo "CV compiled successfully to main.pdf"

# Method 2: Alternative using latexmk
# latexmk -pdf -pdflatex="pdflatex -interaction=nonstopmode" main.tex
# latexmk -c

build.bat (Windows) - Clean compilation:

@echo off
echo Compiling CV...

REM Method 1: Using output directory
if not exist build mkdir build
pdflatex -output-directory=build main.tex
pdflatex -output-directory=build main.tex
copy build\main.pdf . >nul
echo CV compiled successfully to main.pdf

REM Method 2: Alternative - compile and clean
REM pdflatex main.tex && pdflatex main.tex && del *.aux *.log *.out *.fdb_latexmk *.fls *.synctex.gz 2>nul

The compilation will produce:

• main.pdf - Your final CV
• Various auxiliary files (.aux, .log, .out) - Can be safely deleted

• Keep backup copies before major changes
• Test compilation after any modifications
• The Legacy/ folder contains previous versions for reference
• Consider version control (git) for tracking changes over time

For LaTeX-specific issues, consult:

• LaTeX Documentation
• moderncv Documentation
• TeX Stack Exchange