6 free templates
Modern Resume Templates
Modern templates combine a clean layout with a confident accent colour, a sidebar for skills and contact details, and contemporary typography. They help you look current in fast-moving industries.
They work especially well for technology, product, marketing and start-up roles, and when you send your resume straight to a recruiter or hiring manager.
Use templateModern
Two-column · modern
Use templateTechnical
Two-column · technical
Use templateCreative
Two-column · creative
Use templateEngineering
Two-column · Engineering & trades
Use templateMarketing
Two-column · Marketing
Use templateDeveloper
Single-column · Technology
Tips for using these templates
- Use the sidebar for skills, tools and languages, and keep the main column for experience.
- Pick one accent colour and use it sparingly for headings and highlights.
- Link to your portfolio, GitHub or LinkedIn profile in the header.
Check your resume before you apply
Upload your finished resume to the free ATS checker to see what applicant tracking systems read and which issues to fix first. It works in any language.
When to choose a modern design
Modern templates are a good match for industries that value fresh thinking and clear communication: technology, product management, digital marketing, design-adjacent roles and start-ups. A confident accent colour and a tidy sidebar make your profile memorable without looking gimmicky.
The sidebar is the key feature. Use it for compact information a recruiter wants at a glance (skills, tools, languages, certifications and links) and keep the main column for experience with measurable results.
If you are applying through a large corporate job portal, consider keeping a single-column version of your resume as well. You can switch designs at any time without retyping, so maintaining both takes seconds.
Frequently asked questions
- Are modern resume templates ATS-friendly?
- Ours export real, selectable text. Some designs use two columns, so for strict job portals a single-column template is the safer choice.
- Which industries suit a modern resume?
- Technology, product, marketing, design, start-ups and other fields where a contemporary look fits the culture.
- Can I change the colour of a template?
- Each template has its own accent colour. You can switch between designs at any time without retyping your content.
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