Simple resume templates
A simple resume is the safest choice for almost any application: one column, standard headings, no tables or icons, nothing a parser can misread. Recruiters skim it quickly because everything is where they expect it. Every template here is single-column and ATS-safe, and Classic is free.
All 8 templates in this group
Every picture is a real render, from the same code that makes your PDF. Classic is free, with no watermark; the rest come with Pro. You can preview any of them with your own resume first.
Works everywhere. The safe default.
Fits more on one page, 3–8 years' experience.
No rules, no colour — size and spacing do the work.
Nothing but type. The quietest resume here.
Serif body, small caps. Reads like a letter.
A long history on fewer pages, still readable.
Name left, contact right, like business stationery.
Numbered sections, for a resume read as a document.
How to choose
- Classic if you are unsure: it works for every role, and it is free.
- Compact or Condensed when you have more to say than fits comfortably: 3–8 years, or a long history on fewer pages.
- Minimal or Whitespace when you want a calm, modern page that still prints well in black and white.
- Refined or Letterhead for roles where a formal, letter-like page fits: law, administration, senior posts.
A simple template does not hide weak content. If the page looks empty, the fix is stronger bullets with numbers, not a busier design.
Questions
Is a simple resume better than a designed one?
For most applications in India, yes. Most go through a portal or an ATS first, and a plain single-column layout is what parsers read most reliably. A designed resume can help where a person reads it first, such as an agency or a referral.
Which simple resume template is free?
Classic. It downloads as a PDF with no watermark on the free plan, always. The other simple templates come with Pro, and you can preview each one with your own resume first.
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