One columnNo photo
Plain single column with no photo — the safest pick when an ATS screens first.
Resume templates
Free Resume Templates for Professional PDFs
Choose a clean resume template, add your details, and download a PDF without starting from a blank page.
Browse the templates, then create your resume with our free online resume builder.
1Choose a template
2Add your details
3Download PDF
Why these templates work
- Readable section structure
- Space for measurable results
- Works for different roles
- Built for ATS and recruiters
What you can do in the builder
- Download a print-ready PDF resume
- Add an About Me summary and key skills
- Attach a matching cover letter
- Build a resume with no experience from a sample
Choose a resume template
Select a template to open the editor and start creating your resume.
One columnNo photoColours: 9
Clean layout with one colour accent and skill tags. For IT, product and digital.
One columnWith photo
Education above experience and room for a photo. Best for a first job.
One columnWith photoColours: 4
Coloured name and section headings with a photo header, for creative roles.
Two columnsWith photoColours: 4
Dark sidebar for photo and contacts, wide column for a long work history.
One columnWith photoColours: 4
Centred photo and restrained rules — for management and senior positions.
Two columnsWith photoColours: 7
Soft two-column layout with skills in the sidebar. Calm and easy to scan.
One columnWith photoColours: 4
Minimal single column with a thin top accent and compact skill tags.
One columnWith photo
Centred name, photo and clear dividers. A balanced classic for any field.
One columnWith photoColours: 4
Your career as a timeline, so progression and dates read at a glance.
Two columnsWith photoColours: 7
Light left column for skills and contacts, main column for experience.
Two columnsWith photoColours: 4
Section labels picked out in colour, so the structure is obvious at a glance.
How to choose the right resume template
ATS — the safest choice for automated screening
A strict single column: centred header, standard section titles, thin dividers — no photo, no colour blocks, no sidebar. Large employers, banks, law firms, healthcare and public-sector roles push every application through an applicant tracking system first, and this template comes through that step intact.
Skills are plain text rather than graphics, so the parser picks up every keyword from the job ad. If you are applying through a job board and cannot tell how the file will be processed, start here — it is the lowest-risk template on this page.
Modern — for IT, product and digital roles
A clean single column with one restrained colour accent and a skills block built from tags. Developers, product managers, marketers and analysts get a contemporary look that still parses correctly, and the accent colour switches to any of nine options in the editor.
The tag row makes your stack readable in a second — an IT recruiter sees the tools before the first bullet point. Everything else stays in the order recruiters expect: summary, experience, skills, education.
Basic — a fast start for a first job or a career change
A compact single column that puts education above work experience and leaves room for a photo in the header. That order is what you need when studies and courses are stronger than your employment history — students, graduates and career changers fill it in fastest.
The layout is short by design, so the page still looks complete with two or three entries. Skills sit in a tag block at the bottom, so you can add tools and languages without inventing extra experience.
Creative — for design and creative professions
A photo in the header, a coloured name line and coloured section headings give this one visual character. Graphic and UX designers, brand and content specialists, architects and marketers choose it when presentation is part of the portfolio.
The palette is adjustable in the editor, so the template can match your own style. Underneath the styling the structure stays linear, so it still reads correctly in an ATS — unlike most heavily designed layouts from graphic editors.
Sidebar — a lot of experience on one page
The dark sidebar holds your photo, contacts and job title, while the wide main column carries the full work history. Splitting the page in two saves room, so engineers, senior specialists and managers fit several positions without moving to a second sheet.
The contrast pulls the recruiter's eye to your name first, then down the experience column. Use it when you have more content than one column holds comfortably, and pick a sidebar colour that suits your industry.
Executive — for management and senior roles
A centred photo and name, restrained accent rules and generous spacing signal seniority before a word is read. Heads of department, directors, consultants and senior specialists pick it for roles where the presentation is expected to look considered.
The symmetrical header works especially well for applications to European and international companies, where a formal CV is the norm. Four accent colours let you stay conservative or add a warmer tone.
All templates use clear headings and readable formatting. You can edit them online and export the final resume as a PDF.
Not sure what to write inside the layout? See our resume examples by profession for ready-made structure and wording. Our resume writing guides cover structure, common mistakes, and ATS tips step by step.
Resume types: which format to choose
Resumes differ less in styling than in what you put first. That choice decides which template on this page fits you.
Chronological — the standard for most people
Experience runs from your most recent job backwards. Recruiters expect this order in nine out of ten openings. Use it if you are growing inside one profession and have no long gaps in your employment history.
Functional — when skills matter more
Skills and projects come first, while the list of employers moves down and gets shorter. This format helps when changing careers, returning after a long break, or when your experience comes from freelance and one-off contracts.
Combined — skills plus chronology
A block of key skills and achievements on top, ordinary work chronology underneath. A good choice for senior specialists and managers: strengths are visible at once, but the verifiable work history is still there.
How to write a resume in 6 steps
A strong resume follows a clear structure. Pick a template above, then fill each block in order — recruiters and ATS systems scan resumes in the same sequence, so the layout does most of the work for you.
1
Add your contact header
Put your full name, target job title, phone, email, city and a LinkedIn or portfolio link at the top. Skip your full home address and date of birth — they are no longer expected.
2
Write a short professional summary
In two or three sentences, state your role, years of experience and one measurable result. This is the first thing a recruiter reads, so keep it specific and free of clichés.
3
List work experience with results
Go from most recent to oldest. For each role add the company, dates and 3–5 bullet points that start with an action verb and include numbers — revenue, users, deadlines or team size.
4
Add skills that match the job
Mix hard skills (tools, languages, methods) with soft skills (communication, ownership). Mirror the exact wording from the job posting so your resume passes keyword-based ATS filters.
5
Include education and certificates
Add your degree, institution and graduation year, then relevant courses, licenses or certifications. Recent graduates can place education above experience.
6
Export a clean PDF and proofread
Keep the resume to one or two pages, check spelling, and download a PDF so the layout stays identical on every device. PDF is the safest format to send to employers.
Follow these steps with any template on this page and you get a recruiter-ready, ATS-friendly resume without design software.
Which skills to put on a resume
The skills section is one of the most searched parts of a resume. Include 8–12 skills and prove the important ones in your experience bullets rather than only listing them.
Professional (hard) skills
Concrete, teachable abilities tied to your field: software and tools, programming languages, data analysis, foreign languages, project management, design programs, accounting or sales systems. These are easiest to match against job requirements.
Personal qualities (soft skills)
Traits that show how you work: communication, teamwork, responsibility, attention to detail, adaptability, time management and problem solving. Back each one with a short real example so it does not read as an empty label.
Resume examples by profession
Every field has its own expectations. These templates adapt to any role — below are popular professions people build resumes for, each with ready structure and wording in our examples.
IT & QA engineerData analystBusiness analystManagerProduct managerUX designerGraphic designerMarketing managerSales managerHR managerCustomer supportAccountantNurseTeacherRecent graduateSalespersonWaiterBartenderCook / chefDriverConstruction foremanEcologistLawyerEconomistCopywriterAdministratorPreschool teacherTourism managerCare assistant
Need a filled-in sample for your job? Browse our resume examples by profession and copy a structure that already works.
Formats, price and cover letter
Download your resume as a PDF
Fill in a template online and export a print-ready PDF that keeps its layout everywhere — on a recruiter's screen, in an ATS and in print. Unlike a Word file or a Canva design you have to realign by hand, the PDF you download here already looks exactly like the preview, and PDF is the safest format to send to employers.
Is it really free?
Yes — you can create a resume online for free, with no registration required to start. Choose a layout, add your content and download the result without paying for a subscription.
Add a cover letter
A short cover letter (motivation letter) sent with your resume explains why you fit the role and raises your reply rate. Keep it to 3–4 short paragraphs: why this company, what you bring, and a clear call to talk.
Where to send the finished resume
The PDF you download is a universal file: attach it to an application on a job board, email it straight to an employer, or print it for the interview.
Applying on job boards
On LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor you have the site's own profile form, but almost every application also lets you attach your own file. Do attach it: in-platform profiles look identical for every candidate, while a well-set PDF stands out and keeps its layout.
Emailing an employer directly
When you email a resume, name the file clearly — "Smith_John_manager.pdf", not "resume final(2).pdf". Put the role in the subject line and a short cover letter of three or four paragraphs in the body. That way the message is easy to forward to the hiring manager.
Keep a few versions ready
It pays to keep two or three versions of your resume with a different emphasis in the skills block and the summary. Go back to the editor, adjust the wording for a specific opening and download a separate PDF — the application then reads as targeted rather than mass-sent.
Resume template questions
Are these resume templates really free?
Yes. Every template is free to use. You can pick a layout, fill in your details, and download the finished resume as a PDF without paying or creating an account.
Are the templates ATS-friendly?
Yes. All layouts use standard section headings, readable fonts, and a simple structure that applicant tracking systems parse reliably. Even the two-column and accent styles keep the content machine-readable.
Can I switch to a different template later?
Yes. Your content is separate from the design, so you can change the template at any point in the editor and your text stays in place.
Which resume template is best for my profession?
ATS and Basic suit traditional and regulated fields as well as a first job, Modern fits IT, product and digital roles, Creative works for design and creative professions, Sidebar is for when a lot of experience has to fit on one page, and Executive is for management and senior positions.
What file format do I get when I download?
You download a PDF with consistent fonts and spacing. PDF keeps your formatting identical on every device and is the format most recruiters and applicant tracking systems expect.
How do I make a resume with no work experience?
Lead with education, courses and projects, then list internships, volunteering and soft skills. Use a summary that focuses on your goals and strengths, and choose a single-column template so the page still looks full.
Should I add a photo to my resume?
It depends on the country and role. In many markets a neutral, professional photo is optional; for ATS-heavy or international applications it is safer to leave it out. Every template here works with or without a photo.
How long should a resume be?
One page is ideal for early-career candidates and two pages for extensive experience. Keep only the last 10–15 years of relevant roles and cut anything that does not support your target job.
Which resume format is best for ATS?
Use a clean, single-column layout with standard section titles, real text (not images) and a PDF export. All templates on this page are built to be parsed correctly by applicant tracking systems.
How do I write a resume in English?
Use the same template and fill it in in English: outside your home market a CV is expected without a photo, date of birth or marital status. Keep section names standard — Summary, Work Experience, Skills, Education — and translate job titles and results by meaning rather than word for word.
Why am I not getting replies to my resume?
The three most common reasons: duties copied from a job description instead of achievements with numbers; wording that does not match the job ad, so the resume fails keyword filters; and a file sent with no cover letter. Fix those three and apply again.
How is a template different from a blank resume form?
A blank form is empty — you decide what to write and in what order. A template from this page is a ready-made resume form with a working section structure and sample wording, so you are not designing the layout from scratch, just filling in the fields.
What is a resume, in one sentence?
A resume is a one- or two-page summary of your professional experience, skills and education, written for a specific job rather than as a life story. In most of Europe the same document is called a CV; in practice the two words are used interchangeably for job applications.
What personal data should a resume include?
Keep it to what helps assess your application: name, city, phone, email and professional links. Leave out date of birth, marital status, national ID or social security numbers and full home address — they invite bias and are never needed to shortlist you. If you want an employer to keep your file for later openings, say so in one line instead of adding legal boilerplate.
Is a Europass CV better for applications abroad?
Europass is a European Union form that fits mobility programmes, EU-funded internships and parts of the public sector. For an ordinary company application it is usually too long and too rigid — a one-page template from this page reads faster and parses more reliably in an ATS. Use Europass only when a posting asks for it by name.
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