Resume templates

Classic is free. Compact, Creative, and Bold require a Job Search Pass. Each design is a single column, so applicant tracking systems read it in the right order. Choose an included template, fill it in, and download the PDF with no watermark.

  • ATS-friendly
  • PDF, no watermark
  • Switch any time

Which template should you choose?

All four are ATS-friendly, so choose on looks and on how much you need to fit. You can switch later without losing anything.

  • Classic Any role, and the safest choice for traditional fields like finance, law, healthcare and government.
  • Compact Longer histories that need to fit on one page without shrinking the text.
  • Creative Marketing, design and people-facing roles where a little personality helps.
  • Bold Sales, leadership and competitive applications where you want to stand out in a stack.

Want to see a template filled in for your situation? The resume examples show complete resumes for students, internships, first jobs, career changes and more, each in the template that suits it.

What every template includes

  • A single-column layout that applicant tracking systems read in order
  • An accent color you choose
  • Work, education, skills, projects, languages, certifications and more, in the order you choose
  • A live preview of the real page as you type
  • A free PDF download with no watermark
  • A public share link for your applications

Resume template questions

Are these resume templates free?

Classic is included on Free. Compact, Creative, and Bold require an active Job Search Pass or complimentary paid access. Preview every design here. PDFs have no watermark, and switching to Classic keeps your written content.

Are the templates ATS-friendly?

Yes. All four are single column, use standard section headings and keep your text as real text rather than images, so applicant tracking systems read them in the right order.

Can I switch templates after I start?

Yes, at any time. Your content stays exactly as it is; only the design changes. You can also change the accent color on every template.

Which resume template is best?

For most people, Classic: it works for any role and any industry. Choose Compact if your history is long and you need it on one page, Creative for marketing, design and people-facing roles, and Bold when you want to stand out in a large pile of applications.

Can I download the template in Word or Google Docs?

Downloads are PDF, which keeps your layout identical on every screen and in every applicant tracking system. If your current resume is a Word or PDF file, you can import it after signing in and it fills a template for you.

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Unlock all three premium designs with a Job Search Pass. Your written content stays exactly as it is. Classic is always free.

Included with your pass

  • Compact, Creative, and Bold premium templates
  • Unlimited AI tailoring to any job description (fair use)
  • AI cover letters written from your resume and the job ad
  • Unlimited public resume pages, one per application
$12 once for 30 days

No subscription. Nothing renews. A 90-day pass is also available.

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Premium

More ways to make your CV yours

Unlock all three premium designs with a Job Search Pass. Your written content stays exactly as it is. Classic is always free.

Included with your pass

$12 once for 30 days

No subscription. Nothing renews. A 90-day pass is also available.

See Job Search Passes

Pass options open in a new tab. Your draft stays here.