A resume template gives you a finished layout, so you can spend your time on what you say instead of on spacing and fonts. Every template below is a real design from the GotResumeBuilder resume builder, trusted by 2 million+ job seekers since 2011. Pick one, fill in your details step by step, and the builder formats each section for you as you type.
The 12 designs cover the styles employers see most: ATS-friendly single-column layouts for online applications, simple and professional formats for traditional fields, and modern two-column designs for resumes a person reads first.
You can switch templates at any time without retyping, so there is no wrong first choice, and building in every template is free.
Select Preview on any template to see a full page filled in with our Bank Teller Resume Sample.
Experienced candidates with a long work history. Headings and dates sit in the left margin, so every role is easy to find.
Marketing, tech and creative roles. A bold name banner sits above a sidebar for contact details, objective and education.
Traditional fields like accounting, law, government and education. Job titles lead each entry.
Design-minded fields where you want to stand out. A full-height color sidebar frames your details.
Corporate, finance and operations roles. A right-aligned name and margin headings keep a detailed resume tidy.
A two-column look that stays understated. The soft gray sidebar suits most industries.
Steady career histories in any field. A centered header, and each entry leads with the employer.
Resumes you hand to a person. Shaded heading bars scan fast, with experience first and details on the right.
Senior and client-facing roles. Centered headings between fine rules give it a formal, polished finish.
Putting your experience first. Contact details, objective and education move to a light right-hand sidebar.
Online application forms and older job portals that strip formatting. Nothing in it can get lost.
Startups and creative roles. A color name block sits over the main column, with a sidebar for your details.
All templates are free to build with and to download as a text file. PDF and Word downloads come with Premium.
The right template depends less on taste than on who, or what, reads your resume first. Three questions narrow it down quickly.
Most large employers screen applications with an applicant tracking system (ATS) that reads your resume and files your details into a candidate profile. Single-column layouts with standard headings are the most reliable for that. If you are applying online, start with an ATS-friendly template: Professional I, Classic I, Classic II, Professional II or Plain Text.
When you email a hiring manager, apply through a referral, or bring copies to a job fair or interview, presentation counts for more. That is where a modern template earns its place: a sidebar keeps contact details and education out of the way, and a touch of color makes the page memorable.
Law, finance, accounting, government and healthcare still favor restrained, traditional layouts, which our simple and professional templates provide. Marketing, design, technology and startups are more open to modern designs. When in doubt, a clean single-column template is never the wrong choice.
A downloadable template is a blank file you format yourself, where moving one bullet point can shift the whole page. Here, your content and the design are kept apart. You type into simple forms, the builder lays everything out, and changing templates restyles your whole resume in one click.
Not sure what to write? Browse sample resumes by industry for wording ideas and follow our step-by-step guide to writing a resume. When you have a job in mind, run your draft through the free ATS Resume Checker to see which keywords from the posting are missing.
Pick a design, fill in each section with step-by-step writing tips, and switch templates whenever you like. Nothing needs retyping.