Free resume templates
Ten clean layouts, each described by who it suits, all free to use and download.
Classic
Centred header with a traditional feel. Safe for any industry, and the one recruiters in law, finance and education tend to expect.
Modern
An accent-coloured header with a side column for skills and education. Good for people with a lot of skills to show.
Minimal
Quiet and airy. Works well for design, writing and any role where your words should carry the page.
Bold
A colour band behind your name. It stands out in a pile and suits marketing, sales and creative work.
Compact
A denser layout that fits more on one page. A good choice when you have a lot of experience to cover.
Professional
Left-aligned with a strong top rule. A solid fit for corporate, finance and management roles.
Timeline
Section labels on the left and details on the right. Easy to scan, and good for long work histories.
Spotlight
A full colour header with your photo, and a light side column for skills. Colourful but still readable.
Executive
A soft colour header with your photo on the right. A polished choice for senior and managerial roles.
About these templates
A template only sets the look of your resume. Your wording matters more, but a layout that fits your career and your industry helps a reader find the key facts fast. These five are simple on purpose, with real text and no images that could confuse an applicant tracking system. You can try any of them in the builder with your own details, and switching later does not erase your content.
- Classic uses a serif font and a centered header. It suits law, finance, academia, government and other traditional fields.
- Modern has an accent colour header and two columns. It suits marketing, design, tech and roles where a little personality is welcome.
- Minimal is an airy sans-serif layout with plenty of white space. It suits people with a short, strong history who want it to read easily.
- Bold adds a coloured header band. It suits sales, creative and customer-facing roles, though you may prefer a calmer colour for formal employers.
- Compact is dense and fits more on a single page. It suits experienced workers who are a few lines over and do not want a second page.
Questions
Are the templates really free?
Yes. There is no payment step, no watermark and no sign-up. You can download your resume with any template.
Do I lose my content if I change template?
No. The template changes the look only. Your text, sections and dates stay as you entered them.
Is my data uploaded when I use a template?
Only if you sign in and save to a free account. Otherwise the builder works in your browser and your information stays on your device.