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6 free resume templates, in PDF and Word.

Professionally designed, recruiter-tested, and ready to use. Download as PDF for printing, or as a Word document to edit with your own details.

Classic

Traditional, timeless

A clean single-column layout with subtle navy accent bars. Reads well to both humans and tracking systems.

Best for: Most industries — finance, consulting, healthcare, operations.

Modern

Bold and confident

Full-width dark header block with a colored accent. Skills appear as visual pills for a contemporary feel.

Best for: Product, design, marketing, growth — roles where presentation matters.

Executive

Two-column, leadership-ready

Sidebar holds your contact, skills, and certifications; the main column carries your story. Looks senior at a glance.

Best for: Director-and-above roles, executive search, board-level positions.

Elegant

Refined and editorial

Generous whitespace, centered name, and double-line dividers. Calm and confident without flourish.

Best for: Creative, editorial, academic, and consulting roles.

Compact

More on a page

Tighter line spacing and smaller margins. Good when you have a lot to say and want to keep it on one page.

Best for: Engineers, researchers, and anyone with 8+ years of experience.

ATS-Ready

Pure-text, parser-friendly

Plain Times Roman, no columns, no graphics. Built specifically to survive applicant tracking systems untouched.

Best for: Large enterprise applications, government roles, anywhere ATS is strict.

How to use these templates

  1. 1. Pick a template that matches your industry. ATS-Ready and Classic are safest for traditional roles. Modern and Elegant work well in fields where presentation is part of the job.
  2. 2. Download the Word version. Open it, then replace the sample content (Alex Morgan and her experience) with your own. The formatting and structure stay intact.
  3. 3. Tailor for each application. Match the language in the role's job description — the same template can win or lose based on whether it speaks the recruiter's vocabulary.
  4. 4. Export as PDF when sending. Most applicant tracking systems prefer PDF. Save your edited Word file as PDF before uploading.

FAQ

Are these templates really free?

Yes — download all six in either PDF or Word (.docx) format with no signup, no email wall, and no watermark.

Can I edit the Word documents?

Yes. The .docx files open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Pages. Replace the sample content (Alex Morgan, etc.) with your own and the formatting stays intact.

Will these pass ATS (applicant tracking systems)?

The ATS-Ready template is designed specifically to be parsed cleanly. The other five also use standard fonts and a single text layer (so the text is extractable), but if the role you're applying for goes through a strict ATS like Workday or Taleo, prefer ATS-Ready.

Which template should I use?

Start with Classic if you're unsure — it works almost everywhere. Pick Executive for senior roles, Modern for design-conscious industries, ATS-Ready for big-company applications, Compact if you're struggling to fit one page, and Elegant if you want something a little more distinctive.

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