Free Resume Template (ATS-Friendly)
Copy this template into Word or Google Docs, replace the brackets and remove what you don't need. It's deliberately simple, so it's easy to read and easy to tailor.
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The template
[FIRST NAME LAST NAME] [City] · [email] · [phone] · [LinkedIn URL] [Target role] · [Field or industry] SUMMARY [2–3 lines: your role, years of experience, strongest relevant skill, one result.] EXPERIENCE [Job title], [Employer] [Month Year] – [Month Year] - [Action] [what] [with which tools] [result or scale] - [Action] [what] [with which tools] [result or scale] - [Action] [what] [with which tools] [result or scale] [Job title], [Employer] [Month Year] – [Month Year] - [Bullet] - [Bullet] EDUCATION [Degree or programme], [School] [Year] CERTIFICATIONS [Name], [Issuer], [Year or expiry] SKILLS [Tools], [systems], [technical skills], [languages and level]
How to fill it in
1. Headline and summary last
Write them after your experience, then tailor them for each job.
2. Three to five bullets per recent job
Fewer for older roles.
3. Use the job ad as your guide
Make sure the requirements it lists first are visible.
Before you send it
- Save as .docx or export as PDF from Word or Google Docs.
- Check that the PDF text can be selected and copied.
- Read it once aloud to catch mistakes.
Check your CV / resume against a real job
Once your CV / resume is written, paste it with a job description to see what's missing for that job.
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