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Quartz resume template
Most Popular

Quartz

ats friendly

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Slate resume template
Best for Tech

Slate

modern

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Pearl resume template
Clean & ATS

Pearl

simple

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Onyx resume template
Senior Level

Onyx

professional

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Jade resume template
Best for Design

Jade

creative

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Opal resume template
Stand Out

Opal

creative

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Flint resume template

Flint

professional

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Sapphire resume template

Sapphire

modern

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Ivory resume template

Ivory

simple

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Bronze resume template

Bronze

professional

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Granite resume template

Granite

professional

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Agate resume template

Agate

modern

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Amethyst resume template

Amethyst

professional

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Lapis resume template

Lapis

professional

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Marble resume template

Marble

professional

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Amber resume template

Amber

professional

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Cobalt resume template

Cobalt

modern

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Garnet resume template

Garnet

modern

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Basalt resume template

Basalt

creative

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Copper resume template

Copper

modern

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Jasper resume template

Jasper

professional

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Iolite resume template

Iolite

professional

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Tourmaline resume template

Tourmaline

professional

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Alexandrite resume template

Alexandrite

professional

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Benitoite resume template

Benitoite

professional

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Celestite resume template

Celestite

professional

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Graphite resume template

Graphite

simple

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Larimar resume template

Larimar

modern

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Linen resume template

Linen

ats friendly

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Professional Resume Templates

18

Restrained, structured layouts for corporate, finance, legal, management and other roles where the reader expects polish over personality.

Modern Resume Templates

13

Contemporary layouts — clean two-column grids, subtle colour and considered type — for roles that reward a current, confident look.

Creative Resume Templates

8

Expressive layouts — bold colour, photo headers and distinctive structure — for designers, marketers and portfolio-led applications.

Simple Resume Templates

10

Clean, minimal layouts that put your words first — ideal for graduates, career changers and anyone who wants the content to lead.

ATS-Friendly Resume Templates

6

Layouts built for a clean automated read — selectable text, standard headings and a predictable reading order that parsers handle well.

How to choose an ATS-friendly resume template

Start with the job, not the decoration. Your template should make the role title, recent experience, dates, education, and relevant skills easy to scan. The design can show your style, but it should never make the content harder to find.

1. Match the role

Use a restrained professional layout for conservative fields. Modern or creative accents can suit design-led roles when the text order stays clear.

2. Protect the reading order

Keep the newest experience first and use standard headings. Read our resume format guide before choosing a less familiar structure.

3. Check the finished file

Export the PDF, select its text, and review the extracted order with the free ATS resume diagnostic.

Resume template FAQ

What makes a resume template ATS-friendly?

An ATS-friendly template uses selectable text, familiar section headings, and a clear reading order. It avoids image-only content and keeps important contact details out of headers and footers. No template can guarantee a hiring result or identical behavior in every employer system.

Should I choose a one-column or two-column resume?

A one-column reverse-chronological layout is the safest default when you do not know the employer system. A clean two-column layout can work, but test the finished file and confirm that names, dates, roles, and skills extract in the intended order.

Can I customize these resume templates?

Yes. You can edit every section, change typography and colors, reorder content, and switch templates without retyping your resume.

Are the resume templates free to download?

Yes. Every published template can be edited and downloaded as a PDF for free, with no watermark, credit card, or paid export step.