Free resume templates you can download as PDF or Word
Chronological, minimalist or creative: which resume template should you use?
| Template style | Best for | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Chronological resume template | Most job seekers. Shows your latest job first and a steady career path. | Meridian, Metro, Project Timeline |
| Minimalist resume template | Corporate, finance and government roles, and anyone who wants a calm, uncluttered page. | Nordic, Luxe, Duet |
| ATS-friendly template | Online job portals and large employers that screen with software. | Plain ATS, Ledger, Scholar |
| Creative resume template | Design, media and marketing jobs, or emailing a person directly. | Aurora, Artboard, Portfolio Frame |
| Resume with photo | Hotels, airlines, retail and countries where photos are expected. | Harbor, Portrait, Lobby Portrait |
| Student and fresher template | Little or no work experience. Puts education and projects first. | Scholar, Campus Start, Intern Grid |
Sample resume templates for your job
Each job type has templates that open with a sample resume written for that field, so you can see how a strong resume for that role reads before you replace the text with yours. There are sample resume templates for software developers, cybersecurity analysts, designers, managers, accountants, sales and marketing, engineers, nurses, teachers, hotel and customer service staff, government jobs, and students. Pick your field from the list above or search your job title.
Are these ATS-friendly CV and resume templates?
Templates marked ATS use one column, standard section headings and real text, which applicant tracking systems read reliably. The same designs also work as ATS-friendly CV templates in the CV maker. Templates with sidebars, photos and colour bands are best for email and print. When you apply through a portal, download with Print or save as PDF so the text stays selectable.
Can I change the colours?
Yes. Every template accepts any colour: choose one of 22 presets, open the colour picker or type a hex code. You can also change the text colour, font, text size, spacing and paper size (A4 or US Letter). Very light colours are darkened slightly for headings so your resume stays easy to read.
Should my resume have a photo?
In the US, UK and Canada, resumes usually leave out the photo. In India, the Middle East and parts of Europe and Asia, a professional photo is common. Use the With photo filter to find designs with a photo slot, and switch the photo off at any time. More rules are in our resume formatting guide.