A simple layout lets your content do the work. These templates use no colour blocks and few decorative lines: clear headings, consistent spacing and a single column that is easy for people and software to read.
1,123 templates in this category, out of 10,020 in the builder. Every template is included at the same US$1 price per PDF.
Hand-picked templates for this category
Bronze Dome
Single column
Full-width tinted band, headings between two hairlines, dates on a tinted label and short rule bullets.
Harvest Note
Single column
Centred name on a full-width tinted band, headings followed by a rule to the margin, a vertical timeline and double chevron bullets.
Teal Terrace
Single column
Centred name between two rules, a hairline above each heading, title "at" employer with dates beneath and small disc bullets.
Cobalt Hinge
Single column
Name on the left with contact details stacked on the right, headings on a tinted strip, an accent tick before each role and dash bullets.
Reed Level
Single column
Centred name in spaced capitals, a hairline above each heading, dates above each job title and small square bullets.
Alder Volume
Single column
Tinted panel behind the name block, headings followed by a rule to the margin, dates in a left column and small square bullets.
Previews are drawn in your browser from the same layout code as the PDF, with fictional sample content. Filter and search by style, colour, industry, columns and more. Choosing a template opens it in the builder.
When to choose a simple template
- When you apply through online forms and applicant tracking systems.
- When the employer or industry is conservative.
- When your resume is long and you want it to stay calm and readable.
- When you are not sure: a simple single-column layout is a safe default.
Simple does not mean plain
Minimal templates rely on type, spacing and alignment instead of colour and boxes. That makes small choices matter: a consistent date format, the same verb tense throughout, and bullet points of similar length. The builder keeps spacing consistent, so you can focus on the wording.
Questions
Will a simple resume look too basic?
A clean layout reads as confident and professional in most industries. What makes a resume stand out is specific, honest content.
Is one page or two better?
One page suits most people with less than ten years of experience. Two pages is fine when the extra content is relevant.
Can I add a touch of colour later?
Yes. Change template or colour at any time in the builder; your text stays the same.
How to use these templates
- Pick a layout in the browser above. It opens in the builder with your own details, or with fictional sample text you replace.
- Switch freely. Your text stays the same when you change template, so you can compare a few.
- Run the ATS-readiness check in the builder before you download.
- Download the PDF for US$1 when you are happy with it. Editing and previewing are free.