Classic résumé templates

The 10 classic templates follow the codes of a well-made document: one column, serif typefaces such as Lora, Garamond or Baskerville and, for some, a subtle paper background — watercolour for Forest, linen, a botanical plate, grain or a fine frame. Claret and Library add a timeline that brings the career path forward.

They suit applications where form matters as much as content: education and research, health, law and finance. Their single-column structure is read well by recruiting software. If you apply through an online form, choose Academy, the plainest of the family, or check your PDF with the free ATS check before you send it. Horizon, with its mountain background, brings a more contemporary touch to the family, and Medallion frames the page with a fine border.