Free resume templates

Four professional templates, all free on every plan. Each one is a single column, so applicant tracking systems read it in the right order. Pick one, fill it in, and download the PDF with no watermark.

  • Free on every plan
  • 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?

Yes. All four templates are included on every plan, including Free, and the PDF download has no watermark. You can start without an account; a free account is only needed to download.

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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