Simple resume templates
A simple resume template keeps the focus on your experience: one clean layout, clear headings, a readable font, and plenty of white space, with no icons, skill bars, or graphics. Simple resumes are easy for recruiters to skim and for applicant tracking systems to read, which is why they work for almost every job. Pick one below, fill it in or upload your old resume, and preview it free with no signup.
The simplest, most ATS-friendly option: one column and standard headings.
Simple and modern, with a clean two-column layout for printed copies.
A simple resume format follows five sections, top to bottom:
Add certifications, projects, or languages only if they help. That's it. See resume sections order for when to move education up.
Simple summary: Retail supervisor with 4 years of experience leading teams of 8 in a high-volume apparel store. Grew store UPT 15% and trained 12 new hires.
Simple experience bullets:
Simple doesn't mean empty. Every bullet still shows a result.
For more, see simple resume templates and resume tips.
If you want a free file to fill in yourself, Google Docs (Swiss or Serif) and Microsoft Word have simple, free templates. See Google Docs resume templates and Microsoft Word resume templates.
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