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Resume templates42 in the library

Resume templates, each with its test results

Every template here is set by the same typesetter as the editor and tested by reading its PDF back with a parser, most recently on 24 Oct 2026. All of them are free, including the PDF.

4 templates

Templates

Plain resume template, sample for a fictional computer science student

Plain

R-002 · 1 col · Source Serif 4Dense, serif and centred. Fits a student's projects and internships on one page.
Scholar resume template, sample for a fictional research scientist

Scholar

R-004 · 1 col · Source Serif 4A serif academic CV with numbered publications. As long as the record needs.
Margin resume template, sample for a fictional mechanical engineer

Margin

R-013 · 1 col · PT SerifDates in a narrow left column, set in PT Serif. The European CV pattern.
Bench resume template, sample for a fictional research scientist

Bench

R-038 · 1 col · IBM Plex SerifDates in a left column, rules to the margin. For lab scientists and QA.

Each template is tested the same way before it appears here, with 46 fictional sample resumes from different fields. Every template takes all seven country formats, so the paper size, date style and personal details follow where you are applying.

Not sure which to pick? Start with Ledger. You can switch templates in the editor at any time without retyping anything. For the words to use, see the resume keywords by role.