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Free Resume Templates

Eight one-column resume templates that applicant tracking systems can read, from plain and traditional to colourful and compact. Download a Word file to edit in Word or Google Docs, or edit the template online in our free Resume Builder and download a finished PDF.

Edit online for free Word file for Word and Google Docs One column, ATS-readable No sign-up, no watermark
Guide

Choosing a resume template

Which design fits your field and experience, and what to put on the page.

What to put on a resume

Your name and contact details at the top, then a two or three line summary of who you are and what you want. After that, work experience with your most recent job first, education, skills, and anything that proves your skills: projects, certifications or awards. Leave out a photo, your full address and your salary unless the job post asks for them.

Which template should I pick?

Applying through job portals: ATS-friendly or Minimal. Several years of experience: Professional, or Executive for senior and leadership roles. Design, marketing and product roles: Modern. Teaching, law, academia and government: Classic. A lot to fit on one page: Compact. A student or recent graduate in India: Fresher.

One page or two?

One page if you have less than about 8 years of experience, two pages if you have more. Recruiters scan a resume in under a minute, so cut anything that doesn't support the job you are applying for.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about our resume templates.

Are these resume templates really free?
Yes. The Word and PDF downloads and the online Resume Builder are free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I edit the templates in Google Docs?
Yes. Open Google Drive, upload the .docx file and open it with Google Docs. The layout uses plain paragraphs, so it survives the conversion.
Do these templates work with applicant tracking systems?
Yes. All eight are one column of real text with standard headings and no tables, text boxes or images, which is what ATS software reads best.