Elegant resume template

Your photo, name and job title sit centered at the top, and each section title sits between two fine rules. Skill and language levels are written as words, such as "Advanced" or "Fluent", and the default color is a soft gold.

Best for: education, consulting, HR and services

Use this template

No Word file needed: fill in this template online and download a PDF. Your resume is saved in your browser automatically. An account is optional.

Sample resume in the Elegant template
The image shows the template filled in with a sample resume.

This template at a glance

  • Two columns (a side column for skills and contact)
  • Better sent directly than uploaded to ATS systems
  • Photo optional, and you can move it

When to choose it

When your resume is more text than numbers, for example in teaching, consulting, HR and services. Centered headings between fine rules separate the sections without much color, so long text stays calm and readable. Skill levels are written as words and stay clear in black-and-white print. Our HR specialist sample is shown in this template first.

When to pick another one

If you have a lot of experience and little space: the centered header and the spacing around headings take room, and Compact works better. For job sites and ATS software keep a version in ATS plain or Classic too. And if you want a loud resume for sales or a start-up, the soft color of this template is easy to overlook.

Every template lets you choose colors, fonts, photo and section order, and you can switch templates at any time without losing anything.

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