Resume examples and templates

What strong resume examples share

Plain, single-column layout

Readable for both people and scanning software (ATS). Multi-column, graphic-heavy designs are often parsed incorrectly.

Standard headings

Experience, Education, Skills. Creative headings make it harder for the parser to recognise the section.

Outcome-focused bullets

Write the impact you produced, not the duty. Give numbers when you have them: how many people, how long, how much changed.

Content adapted to the posting

Reflect the posting's keywords in every application. A copied, unpersonalised resume is easy to spot.

Resume examples by role

Each guide below covers that role's skills, keywords and a sample outline.

• Graduate and no-experience resume example
• Software engineer resume example
• Engineer resume example: mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial
• Nurse resume example
• Accountant resume example
• Teacher resume example
• Sales representative resume example
• Call centre and customer representative resume example

From the example to your own resume

• Browse ATS-friendly templates
• Start building your resume
• Measure your resume's ATS score
• How to build an ATS-friendly resume

Frequently asked

What is the difference between an example and a template?

An example shows what people write in that role. A template gives the layout. They work together: content from the example, form from the template.

Will the example's layout pass ATS?

Examples use a single column and standard headings, so the structure is parseable. Nobody can guarantee a pass, but the structure will not stand in your way.

Can I use the example as is?

Do not. An example is a starting point, not a finished product. Take the structure and fill it with your own experience and the posting you are applying to.

Which template should I pick?

For corporate applications the classic and ATS-focused ones are safe. Design and technical roles suit denser layouts. You can change the template later.

How long should a resume be?

One page is enough for most roles. Two pages are accepted for long academic records or more than ten years of experience. Do not pad it just to fill space.