Free Resume Templates & Examples
Create a polished resume in minutes with CareerBuilder’s free resume templates. Choose from modern, ATS-friendly layouts designed to get you hired fast.
Choose from 236 ATS-friendly templates
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Chemist Resume
Dental Hygienist Resume
Biologist Resume
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Heavy Equipment Operator Resume
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Warehouse Manager Resume
Get Hired Faster With CareerBuilder’s Resume Templates
Our expertly crafted resume templates are designed to get you noticed. Showcase your top skills and achievements with layouts that make a strong first impression on employers.
Professional Designs
Select from modern or classic templates built by professional designers to ensure your resume looks polished, credible, and visually appealing.
ATS-Friendly Formatting
Clean layouts, standard headings, and keyword-friendly formatting improve your resume’s chances of passing ATS screening and reaching recruiters.
Easy Customization
Quickly and easily adjust content, fonts, colors, and spacing with our intuitive builder to reflect your personal style and fit each job application.
Step-by-Step Guidance
Follow guided prompts and actionable tips when you customize your template, ensuring your resume offers employers a complete picture of your qualifications.
AI-Powered Tools
Save time and strengthen your resume with built-in AI writing assistance to generate content and improve your resume’s grammar, clarity, and impact.
Optimized for Recruiters
Designed for quick readability, our scannable layouts help recruiters quickly spot your job-specific qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are CareerBuilder’s resume templates free?
You can use our resume templates for free to create your resume and apply to relevant job listings directly from the CareerBuilder dashboard.
Premium plans are available to download your completed resume in your preferred format (PDF, Word, or TXT) and access additional job search tools.
What features do the best resume templates have?
The best resume templates are professionally designed and combine ease of use with features that maximize your chances of getting hired. Key features of CareerBuilder’s templates include:
- Recruiter-ready designs with industry-standard formatting and structure.
- Easy customization tools to adjust colors, fonts, layouts, and spacing.
- ATS-optimized structure with clear headers and simple design elements.
When you use CareerBuilder’s Resume Builder to create a resume, you’ll also get AI writing assistance and ready-to-use content written by industry professionals.
Do you have resume examples for different career levels?
Yes, you can browse and filter our resume templates by career level to find tailored examples for students, entry-level applicants, and experienced candidates.
Each template is designed to showcase relevant skills, accomplishments, and professional experience appropriate for your career stage. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, our examples make it easy to create a well-crafted, attention-grabbing resume.
How do I pick the right resume template for my industry?
To pick the right resume template for your industry, find one that matches your industry’s expectations while keeping readability a priority. Traditional fields prefer clean, simple layouts, while creative roles allow more design elements. Tech resumes should highlight skills clearly, and healthcare or education resumes should focus on structure and credentials.
What makes your resume templates ATS-friendly?
Our resume templates are ATS-friendly because they use clean, structured formatting that applicant tracking systems (ATS) can easily read, helping your resume reach real recruiters.
Built on industry best practices, they ensure your information is parsed correctly, reducing the risk of key qualifications being missed or misread. Key features include:
- Simple formatting: Avoid complex tables, graphics, or columns that ATS can misread
- Standard section headings: Clear labels, like “Work Experience” and “Skills”
- Nondecorative fonts: Easy-to-read fonts that don’t interfere with automated parsing
- Keyword-friendly layout: Optimized to include important industry terms
CareerBuilder’s resume templates make it easy for both software and recruiters to spot your qualifications and assess your fit for the role quickly.