Free Resume Templates

Hey there. So you're looking for a job? Your resume is your first opportunity to make an impression on the hiring manager. For most job applicants, it is their last. Did you know that ATS (Applicant Tracking Software, used in over 75% of recruitment processes) automatically filter out 3 of 4 resumes? These 75% of resumes are never seen by a human because they're filtered out for incorrect formatting or missing keywords. 4 out of 5 applicants who submit a resume never get to interview. Hiring managers spend on average only 6 seconds looking at a resume. Does your resume have the right keywords to pass through ATS filters? Does it have the visual polish to catch the Hiring Manager's attention in those crucial few seconds?

Fortunately, our free resume builder software can ensure your resume will be 1 of those 5 that makes it to interview. Made by Design and Resume Writing professionals, NextLevelResume gives you an optimized resume to beat ATS filters and stand out to Hiring Managers. Simply fill out your profile and we will generate a perfect, professionally designed resume. If you have LinkedIn, our LinkedIn import makes it a breeze to pull your information into your profile. Our content recommendations make filling out your profile as easy as online shopping. Simply point and click on suggestions from our bank of example skills and phrases proven to catch the attention of hiring managers and pass ATS filters.

As you fill out your profile, you can preview in any of our free, professionally designed resume templates. Generally, free MS Word resume templates break shortly after you start filling in your information. But not NextLevelResume. Not only will NextLevelResume make your resume more likely to get you the job you're applying for, it makes the process of creating your resume much faster and easier!

Once you've finished filling out your profile and selected a resume template that suits you, you can download to PDF format for free! PDFs are recruiters' and hiring managers' preferred file format for resumes. Resumes in other file formats can easily be changed on accident (and are often ruined) as different people in the recruitment process open or forward the resume between one another. With a PDF resume, you can be certain the recruiter or hiring manager will see on their screen exactly what you have crafted on yours.

The Top 10 tips below are meant to guide you through picking the best resume template to land not just any job – but a dream position that will open new doors to a meaningful career. Let’s go!

Top 10 Tips For Picking a Resume Template

1. Understand the standards of your industry
2. Familiarize yourself with the tone of your company
3. Decide on the self-image you want to present
4. Reflect on which sections are most important for your career
5. Think about where you’ll need to add the most writing
6. Evaluate the presentation and attractiveness of the template
7. Pay attention to whether icons and color are appropriate for your industry
8. Check if you’ll have space for a photo or logo if it’s needed
9. Assess the most eye-catching section and make sure it matches your needs
10. Choose the resume that captures your personal style and feels right for you!

If there was one resume template that worked for everyone – well, our website would be much, much smaller. But the truth is, a variety of templates are important to help capture the uniqueness of each candidate. And as beautiful as each resume template might be, a hiring manager doesn’t want to see the same one 100 times in a row. At the end of the day, the choice comes down to you. It’s important to evaluate the level of professionalism in your industry and at the company you’re applying to and decide if a modern, stylish resume or a more traditional one would be in line with those standards.

Beyond that, it’s about highlighting the experiences and abilities that make you unique. In some industries, a pop of color or a friendly photo can do the trick. In others, you’ll have to rely on your expert writing to sell yourself as a top candidate

Let’s say you pick a template but find out the skills section just doesn’t have enough space for all your talents. The best part about using our resume creator is that you can switch between templates with ease. So go on, pick a resume template and test it out. Changing your mind is never a problem.

What makes the best resume template

Most resumes contain the same basic elements: contact info, a profile summary and sections for experience, education, skills and achievements. While our builder tool makes it easy to add or delete sections based on your industry and needs, it’s a good idea to start with a resume template that offers you the best chances at customization. The best layouts make your information attractive and clear, with the right balance of text and white space. Color and icons should be used depending on the best practices for your industry, and whether or not to include a photo often depends on the country where you intend to work.

Our resume templates are expertly designed so that all your information fits on one page (strongly recommended for most industries and experience levels), without looking crammed or cluttered. Our resume builder tool, along with our guides, will help you create the best layout that makes the most of each element.

The job hunt is a fierce competition, and you’ll want to take on this challenge from all angles. That means applying to multiple positions at once. Tailoring your resume for each and every opening is not only highly suggested, it’s the reality of the 22st century hiring process. But that doesn’t mean it has to be time consuming. With our subscription service, you can edit, update and change your resume as many times as you’d like and download each new version as a .pdf to make the application process run even smoother.

CV Templates for every career

As a candidate, you are a unique individual with the skills and experience to get the job done. So why shouldn’t your resume be just as interesting as you are? When it comes to convincing an employer to hire you, your resume is the best way to tell your story and make a strong first impression. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of dozens of expertly-designed CV templates to fit a variety of fields and career levels. To make choosing a template even easier, we’ve divided our collection into five types: professional, modern, creative, simple and basic. These groupings offer a great starting point to explore the CV templates best suited for your field. Then, if nothing catches your eye, try another collection to find the right style and add your personal flair.