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Browse professional resume templates designed to help you get hired faster and pass ATS systems.

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Classic

Traditional serif ATS layout with profile, skills grid, and timeline sections.

Traditional

Formal serif layout with gray section bars, dotted leaders, and star-accented entries.

Prime ATS

Clean sans-serif ATS layout with blue section headers, four-column skills, and page numbers.

Pure ATS

Minimal ATS layout with blue uppercase headers, single rule dividers, and right-aligned dates.

Half Tone

Cream-and-white split layout with bold summary, dash skill grid, and split-column experience.

Executive

Monochrome layout with three-column header, numbered entries, and career timeline.

Professional resume templates for every career stage

MakeResume offers a curated gallery of recruiter-tested resume layouts built for applicant tracking systems and human reviewers alike.

Whether you are applying to your first role or stepping into leadership, the right template helps recruiters scan your experience in seconds. Our gallery includes single-column ATS layouts, executive designs, and industry-focused styles you can customize in the builder without losing parsing-safe structure. Filter by category to find layouts that match your field, then validate your export with the free ATS checker before you apply.

MakeResume offers 23 recruiter-tested resume templates — 2 free and 21 premium layouts. Read our resume tips blog or learn about MakeResume.

When to use each template style

Pick layout based on role, seniority, and how much design risk your industry tolerates. Corporate, finance, healthcare, and government roles favor classic single-column templates. Creative fields can use minimal accent headers while keeping the body ATS-safe.

  • Students & new grads — fresh graduate format guide
  • Software engineers — engineering template guide
  • Marketing & growth — marketing template guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are MakeResume resume templates ATS-friendly?

Yes. MakeResume templates use single-column layouts, standard headings, and parsing-safe typography so applicant tracking systems can read your contact info, experience, skills, and education.

How many resume templates does MakeResume offer?

MakeResume offers a curated gallery of hand-picked layouts. Use any design in the builder on the free plan; PDF download and the full collection unlock with Pro.

Can I switch templates after I start writing?

Yes. In the MakeResume builder you can change templates at any time without losing your content. Sections and bullets carry over so you can compare layouts before exporting.

Do I need Pro to use all resume templates?

You can build and preview resumes on the free plan. Pro unlocks PDF downloads, the full curated template collection, and unlimited exports.

Unlock every template with MakeResume Pro. Questions? Contact our team.

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Why use our free resume templates?

MakeResume's resume templates are expertly designed to help you land your next great position. Whether you're in a hurry to submit your application or simply don't know where to start, our resume templates provide a strong foundation to make your experience and qualifications shine.

Here are some of the advantages of our professional resume templates:

  • Easy to use: We're all about great design with no hassle. That's why our templates are intuitive and easy to use, saving you precious time when it comes to creating a great resume.
  • ATS-friendly Resume Templates: Hiring managers aren't the only ones who will be evaluating your resume. That's why we've created our templates with automated resume scanners in mind and made sure our templates are easy to read for both humans and robots alike.
  • AI-powered sample sentences: Our templates are powered by our intuitive AI resume builder that makes it easy to craft a job-winning resume with features like an AI-powered summary generator and sample sentences for hundreds of job titles.
  • Highly customizable: Every applicant and every job is different, so we've created templates that can be easily adapted to your needs. Change the color scheme, add a photo, or adjust the line spacing in just a few clicks.
  • Adaptable for all jobs and industries: Our collection of professionally designed templates range from simple and minimalistic to modern and professional to ensure there's a layout for every job and industry.
  • Free & premium options: Our trial and tiered pricing plans mean there's an option for everyone. Try for free or subscribe to MakeResume Pro to download as many versions as you'd like.

Choosing the right resume template

Our resume templates are divided into four categories to help you quickly find the template that's best for you.

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Simple
Professional
Modern
Creative

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Lawyer

Formal, authoritative layout for attorneys and legal counsels — structured sections that signal credibility in conservative hiring pipelines.

Professional resume templates

Our professional templates are a great option for applying to traditional industries like law, business, and finance. They work well for roles where conservative design is valued, but they still follow the resume rules that employers look for. They provide a solid base for making customizations.

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Graphic Designer

Warm, textured layout for graphic designers and visual creatives — personality up front without sacrificing readable structure.

Creative resume templates

Our creative resume templates are designed to make you stand out from the crowd, while still making an impression on a hiring manager. Use these templates when applying to creative roles like graphic design, video production, and more.

Modern resume templates

Our modern resume templates are designed to capture the attention of employers who value innovation and forward-thinking. Use them when applying to tech start-ups, IT roles, engineering, marketing, HR, sales, and more.

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Marketing

Vibrant, metrics-forward layout for marketing managers and strategists — built to highlight campaigns, growth, and brand impact. See our marketing template guide for tailoring tips.

Simple resume templates

Our simple resume templates are perfect when applying through automated hiring software and when the companies you're applying to have a conservative culture. Simple resume templates are versatile — use them for jobs in industries like hospitality, retail, customer service, food service, childcare, and more. Browse our simple resume templates for layouts that keep the focus on your experience.

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Hospitality and catering

Warm, metrics-focused layout for customer experience leaders, front-of-house managers, and hospitality professionals — clear sections that work well with ATS screening.

What makes the best resume template?

The best resume templates contain the right sections and formatting choices to make your experience jump off the page. Here's what to look for in your next resume template.

Typical resume structureMakeResume
RESUME HEADERRESUME SUMMARYEMPLOYMENT HISTORY SECTION
Breakdown of the typical chronological resume structure
  1. 1.
    An attractive header: The resume header is arguably the most important part of the template because this is where most of the layout design will come into play. Always choose a template with a header that emphasizes your name and offers enough space for your contact details and links to your LinkedIn or professional portfolio.
  2. 2.
    Readability: A good resume template should be easy to read. While readability is determined by a combination of factors, including font and color, one of the key things to look for is a balance of white space to text. Your resume should be well-balanced—not too sparse or overcrowded with information. You can use a one-column or two-column layout to optimize its presentation.
  3. 3.
    The right amount of space for your experience: When choosing a resume template, it's important to consider the amount of experience you have, and so the amount of space you'll need on the page. For mid and senior level applicants, look for templates that offer plenty of space in the employment history section. Students should look for page designs that can easily be filled with only two or three entries.
  4. 4.
    Professional font styles, sizes, and colors: Your font style should be easy to read and somewhere between 10-12 points in size. Also, make sure to choose a professional color scheme that stands out while still painting you as a serious candidate. See our guide to the best font for your resume.
  5. 5.
    Customizable: A great resume template can be customized to your needs. MakeResume's templates are all housed inside of our intuitive builder tool, making it easy to create and download different versions in a few clicks.
  6. 6.
    The right file format: Make sure to check the job description carefully and download your resume in the version the employer is looking for. When in doubt, PDF is generally the best option for emailing, printing, and uploading to online application portals.

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