Resume Templates to Land Jobs in 2026

Create a standout resume in minutes with the help of our professional resume templates. Choose any of these polished designs, fill them in with your qualifications, and download your resume as a Word or PDF file.

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Most PopularResume Template Century

Century

A fan-favorite, this stylized resume template looks good with any color option to grab attention.

Muse

This multi-column design makes it easy for hiring managers to scan and find qualifications.

Linear

This streamlined resume template uses a vertical border to guide readers through your work history.

Clean

This minimal resume template draws the eye to your previous jobs and accomplishments.

Organic

An elegant resume template with a bold header makes it easy to find your contact information.

Decimal

A robust resume template with bold font treatments ensures recruiters see what matters most.

Balance

A contemporary resume template uses clear borders for each resume section for easy reading.

Deco

This modern two-column resume template guides hiring managers to each resume section.

Composed

A fresh resume template with an elegant monogram and a blend of classic design elements.

Persona

Get around applicant tracking systems with an optimized, one-column resume template.

Expression

A thoughtful resume template with bold section headings and playful color schemes.

Future

The bold contrast of columns calls visual attention to your information and education.

Polished

A modern template with a clean, two-column design and an elegant contact heading.

Nouveau

A stylish resume template with a bold header pays attention to the fine details.

Spartan

A simple but elegant resume template puts the focus on your steady work history and skills.

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Why Choose LiveCareer Resume Templates

Our expert-designed resume templates come with many benefits, including:
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Designs for all industries

Find professional resume templates that help you showcase your unique style and personal brand for any role.
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Premium template features

Our resume templates offer premium tools like a color picker and simple drag-and-drop section rearrangement.
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Job-specific content suggestions

Templates include job-tailored content for every role and experience level, saving you time and boosting impact.
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ATS Resume Check tool

Optimize your resume with tips from our ATS Resume Checker to ensure you pass the first round of reviews.
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ATS-friendly layouts

Our templates are designed to pass applicant tracking systems, getting your resume in front of real hiring managers.
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Easy customization

Quickly personalize your resume by easily adding extra sections and using integrated AI to write your content.
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Multiple download options

Take your pick! Download any of our templates as a PDF or DOC—or, for a free download, opt for a TXT file.
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A high-powered resume builder

Our builder combines automatic layout formatting and user-friendly design tools to create professional, custom resumes.
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Matching cover letter templates

Pair your resume with a cohesive, professional cover letter template for a polished, complete application.

More Resume Templates by Category

The best resume templates match the industry standards. For example, basic resume templates are best for established industries like finance and law, while creative resume templates thrive in the film and marketing world. We created dedicated libraries in multiple styles to help you apply to your chosen career field.

Free Resume Templates

If you want free, downloadable resume templates, look no further! Our free resume templates offer instructions on how to write each resume section.

College Resume Templates

These are the best resume templates for aspiring college students or current university students applying for jobs, internships, or scholarships.
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High School Resume Templates

As a teenager, you want your resume to show that you are responsible and capable of doing the job. Check out the best resume templates for high school students.

Simple Resume Templates

Our simple resume templates are the way to go if you’re looking for a no-fuss resume design.
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No-experience Resume Templates

If you lack formal work experience, use a functional resume template that spotlights your skills, education, and relevant volunteer work.
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Experienced Resume Templates

These sample resume templates are designed to contain all the crucial information an experienced candidate needs, plus tips on how to write an experienced resume.
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Executive Resume Templates

A high-level executive with over 10 years of experience needs a chronological template like these professional designs.
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Google Doc Resume Templates

You can also edit a selection of our templates on Google Docs. Browse our entire collection of free Google Docs resume templates.

Microsoft Word Resume Templates

If you like to edit your resume in Microsoft, you can download some of our Microsoft Word resume templates as a DOCX file for free.

Promotion Resume Templates

If you’re ready to advance in your career, use a combination resume like these templates to help you showcase your experience and ambition.
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Resume Examples for Top Jobs

Discover more resume samples featuring standout designs and content tailored to today’s fastest-growing careers.

Make the Most of Our Resume Templates

Built In Guidance

Use free templates with built-in guidance.

Take advantage of our free templates, which you can find higher up on this page under “Free resume templates.” Each template comes with clear instructions for filling out each resume section with your qualifications. If you need more guidance on what to write in your resume, our Resume Builder will suggest skills and credentials tailored to your job title.
Right Template

Choose the right template for you.

If you’re questioning which resume template to choose, consider your industry, career level, and personal style. Use traditional designs for law or academia, and modern templates for creative and innovative roles. Choose templates with a resume format that highlights your strengths and minimizes potential red flags.
Use Ats Friendly

Use ATS-friendly templates.

Our templates’ design and content are optimized for applicant tracking systems (ATS). Choose clean, simple templates with one-column layouts and minimal design to pass ATS, or upload your current resume to our ATS Checker to catch formatting and content issues.
Customize Your Resume

Customize your resume.

Make your resume unique by adjusting fonts, colors, and layouts. Use our Resume Builder to easily modify margins, spacing, and sections for a polished, professional look.
Tailor Your Resume

Tailor your resume to the job.

Customize each resume by focusing on the skills, achievements, and keywords that match the job description. This helps your application stand out to both recruiters and ATS.
Cohesive Application

Create a cohesive application.

Use our matching resume and cover letter templates to present a polished, unified look. With a free LiveCareer account, you can manage all your documents in one place and switch designs whenever you like.
Fill Out Your Template

Fill out your template the right way.

Fill out your resume template with your complete contact information, a skills-focused summary, your top achievements in the work experience, six to eight key skills, and your education details. Aim to keep your resume to one page (two max).
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make a resume with LiveCareer?

Click on any of the templates on this page to open our Resume Builder and make a custom resume. Answer a few questions about your target job title and years of experience, and choose a template. Follow the builder’s prompts to fill in each resume section one by one.

Take advantage of ready-made content tailored to your job and simply copy and paste it into the template. Adjust your template’s design and review formatting changes live before saving and downloading in your preferred file format.

What is an applicant tracking system?

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that companies use to scan resumes for potential candidates before they reach a human recruiter. Employers program their ATS to look for resumes that meet specific criteria, skills, years of experience, and other qualifications. ATS also looks for formatting inconsistencies and grammatical errors.

To help you make an ATS-friendly resume, LiveCareer’s resume templates, designed for job seekers of all experience levels, have neat formatting that meets every ATS standard.

You can verify if your resume is ATS-compliant by uploading it to our ATS Resume Checker. We’ll let you know what details to change to make it ATS-friendly.

Who created these resume samples?

Our resume samples are written with our builder and reviewed and edited by our team to ensure you get accurate examples of content that can help you land job interviews.

Do you have one-page resume templates?

All our resume templates are one page long. By editing our resume templates in our builder, you get built-in formatting tools that ensure all your information fits neatly into one page. These user-friendly adjusting tools also allow you to easily extend your resume beyond one page, all while sticking to recruiter-approved formatting criteria. If you want more tips for fitting all your content into a one-page document, check out our one-page resume templates guide.

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About the Author

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Gabriela Hernandez CPRW, Career Advice Writer

Gabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches. She focuses on helping job seekers improve their professional resumes to highlight their unique skills and experience. Gabriela holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of Puerto Rico and offers more than four years of specialized experience helping candidates navigate the complexities of today’s online job market, with a strong focus on resume optimization and effective self-presentation.

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