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Resumes are still a huge part of a successful job search.
Using the right resume template can help you edge out the competition and win more job offers. Using the wrong template will send your resume straight to the “black hole,”, never to be heard from again.
The problem is, most resume sites charge you to get access to their “free” resume templates and they only tell you after you’ve spent a bunch of time creating it. I remember how frustrating that was as a job seeker, which is exactly why I created this resume builder -- I want to give them to you for free.
The resume templates on this page incorporate thousands of data points from real recruiters and hiring managers at the world’s best companies. They worked with us to design templates that would help you get past the resume scanning robots and beat out the competition.
These templates have also been tested with thousands of job seekers across industries, backgrounds, and levels of experience. Time and again, they’ve proven to help people like you land job offers at places like:
But best of all, this tool and these resume templates are 100% free. There are no hidden costs, subscription fees, or anything like that -- and there never will be.
My goal is to give you free access to the best resume templates so you can focus on landing a job you deserve.
Why Use Cultivated Culture's
Resume Builder?
4+ Resume Templates
Created Using feedback from recruiters and thousands of data points from real job seekers.
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Build and download many resumes as you'd like -- it's all 100% free. we have no fees, subscriptions, or limits like other tools.
Full Customization
Choose the colors, fonts, sections, and spacing that matter to you and your professional brand.
Expert Tips & Advice
We included expert tips at every turn to guarantee that your resume gets results.
Download to PDF, Google Docs, & Word
Choose how you want to save and download your resume -- we've got options!
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Our resumes can be scanned by all major ATS systems and are designed to help you stand out.
Edit, Customize, & Download
Your Resume For Free
My Resume Builder was designed with you in mind. I made it super simple to edit, customize, and build every aspect of your resume. You can even preview your resume as you’re building it so you know it will look awesome! Here’s a sneak peek:
This resume builder gives you complete control over:
- Colors - Choose from over 24 colors to match your professional brand.
- Fonts - Choose from 11+ fonts that were hand picked and ATS friendly. We also let you decide what size you want to use.
- Margins - Need to squeeze things on a single page? You can edit your margins and line spacing no problem.
- Fields - Need to add another link by your contact info? No problem - add or delete fields on the fly.
- Sections - We covered the basics, rearrange them however you want and feel free to add in a custom section if you need it.
- Formatting - Spice things up with bold, italics, and underlines -- you can even drop in links.
- Templates - Not happy with the template you chose? Feel free to switch it up on the fly.
- Saving Your Progress - Save your resume so you can edit it later. There are no limits so you can stock up on as many versions as you need.
- How You Download - You can download your resume as a PDF, as a TXT file you can use with Microsoft Word, or you can Export it to Google Drive.
- + A whole lot more!
Download Your Resume With
Adobe PDF, Google Docs, & TXT For Microsoft Word
Our resume builder gives you the flexibility to choose how you download and store your resume.
- Microsoft Word (.TXT)
Want to edit your resume in Microsoft Word? No problem, you can download any resume template in TXT format and easily add it to a Microsoft Word document. - Google Drive
Want to export your resume to Google Docs? You got it, you can immediately create a copy of your resume template and export it to Google Drive. - Adobe PDF
Need a PDF to submit or send? That’s covered, you can easily export any of our resume templates to a PDF with a single click.
What Kind Of Resume
Can I Choose From?
Our resume builder includes 4+ resume templates that have been battle-tested with thousands of people just like you. These templates have been proven to land more job offers across industries, backgrounds, and levels of experience.
They’ve also been designed to be highly effective in today’s market, I considered and included:
Modern Resume Templates
All of our resume templates have a modern design that’s tailored for today’s market. Modern resume templates show that you’re savvy & up to date. They also help you convey your message in a simple, clean format.
Professional Resume Templates
A professional first impression is absolutely critical in today’s job market. Our resume templates give you flexibility & control over the design, while remaining highly professional for traditional companies and roles.
Simple Resume Templates
When it comes to conveying your experience and value, simple is best. Our templates are designed with simplicity in mind to help you craft a crystal clear message that jumps off the page and helps you land more interviews.
Creative Resume Templates
Our resume builder gives you complete creative freedom and flexibility over your resume template. Change colors, fonts, sizing, and layout to match your personal aesthetic and stand out from the crowd.
Why Are These The Best Resume
Templates The Internet Has To Offer?
A lot of sites claim that they have the best resume templates - why should you trust me? Here are a few reasons:
Our Resume Templates Were Designed With The Help of Real Recruiters
When designing these resume templates, I consulted real recruiters with a single goal: to incorporate best practices that would allow you to boost your chances of landing a job offer.
Together, these recruiters have over a century of experience and they come from the world’s best companies. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Barclays, Deloitte, etc.
Our Resume Templates Have Been Tested & Proven To Get Results For Thousands Of Job Seekers (Like You!)
I started Cultivated Culture back in 2015. Since then, I’ve had over 50,000 people come through the doors of our community -- all hoping to land a dream job.
That gave me the opportunity to test out these strategies at scale. To see what works, what doesn’t, and to identify strategies that no one else is using.
The learnings and strategies that stemmed from these experiments have helped thousands of people take their resumes from blah to brilliant and win job offers at the world’s best companies.
Now I’ve baked the very best, most effective practices into the resume templates on this page. If you scroll up to the top of the page, you can see the logos of the company’s where I’ve helped people get jobs.
I Have Been Where You Want To Go
The best piece of advice I ever received was this:
"Only take advice from people who already have what you want."
If you want a resume that wins you a job at a place like Microsoft or Google, you should make sure the person you’re taking advice from has gone through that process and received the offer.
Before I started Cultivated Culture, I was deep into my own job search. I started out as a graduate with a 2.5 GPA, a biology degree, and a job in healthcare. Two years later, I ended up with job offers from Microsoft, Google, and Twitter.
The reason these resume templates and the advice you’ll find in this resume builder is so effective, is because it’s coming from someone who has achieved what you’re trying to do.
Our Resume Builder Teaches You As You Go
In order to make sure you’re headed in the right direction, I’ve made sure that our resume builder includes tips, tactics, and advice that’s easy to access right when you need it
Our first example focuses on a customer support representative who reworked her company's ticket triage to reduce their backlog:
This bullet is a nice length (16 words) and its word balance comes out do:
13 % Action Words (developed, eliminated)
38 % Common Words (that, of, in, less, than, weeks)
38 % Industry Terms (tiered, triage, system, JIRA, ticket, backlog)
11 % Measurable Metrics (40%, 8)
Real Results From Real
People (Just Like You)
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"Austin's strategies helped me land my dream job in San Francisco and triple my salary in the process!"
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“Austin’s advice helped me land my dream job at a Fortune 30 tech company with a $40,000 raise."
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Running Into An Issue, Bug, Or Other Problem?
If you are running into a problem with the builder or you have a feature suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected].
While we don't have the resources to reply to every request (we're a two person team!), we do read every one and work the suggestions into future versions of the tool. We also ask that you read the FAQs below before emailing because we have gone ahead and answered the most common questions there 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about the Resume Builder? Here are answers to the most common questions we receive:
Can My Resume Be More Than One Page?
Right now, our Resume Builder does not support multiple pages. We are planning to enable it in future versions though so stay tuned!
The best workaround is to use the Font Size, Margin, and Line Spacing sliders on the Finalize page to make your content fit on a single page.
You can find the Finalize page by clicking on the Finalize buttons that live in the Navigation bar, or at the bottom left and right hand sides of the Editor screen:
How Do I Write A Great Resume?
That’s a great question! It’s also one that’s hard to answer in a short Q&A section. The best place to get started are these comprehensive guides I’ve written on the topic:
- My Complete Guide On Writing A Resume That Gets Results
- How To Write A Killer Resume Objective
- Resume Skills - What To Add & How To Add Them
- How To Write Insanely Effective Resume Bullets
- 120+ Soft Skills Employers Want In Their Hires
- Resume References - How To List & Format Them
How Do I Personalize My Resume For A Job?
Great question! We went ahead and created a free resume scanner called ResyMatch.io to help you do exactly that.
ResyMatch takes the info on your resume and compares it to your target job description. It will give you a match score and show you exactly which keywords, experience, and skills you need to add:
You can import your resume right from the builder! Just go to My Account in the upper right, find the resume you want to scan, and click the "Scan" icon below the resume.
What Is The Objective Section Used For?
Resume summaries/objectives are a controversial topic. I believe that resume objectives are a fantastic way to “hook” your reader with your best experience.
My advice is to think of it as a highlight reel. You want to add 3-5 “case study” bullets highlight the best and most relevant experience you have to offer. The goal is to completely “wow” the reader so they think, “Whoa, this person seems awesome - I want to read more!”
Here’s an example of an awesome Resume Objective for a salesperson:
How Do I Remove Sections From My Resume?
Our builder gives you flexibility over the sections you include in your resume. Right now, you have the option to remove the Objective, Skills, and Interests sections.
You can remove any of these sections by navigating to the section via the left hand menu and then clicking “Remove This Section” at the very top of the middle pane:
If you accidentally remove a section, you can always add it back in using the Add Section button in the left hand menu.
We currently don’t have the ability to remove the Personal Info, Experience, and Education sections of the resume.
Can I Remove The Summary/Objective Section From My Resume?
Yes! You can remove the Objective section using the “Remove This Section” button at the top of the middle pane:
Can I Download My Resume To Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word doesn’t play well with the technology used to create these resumes online. Think of it like two different languages -- it’s like we’re creating these resumes in French and then asking someone who only speaks German to translate. Not great!
Because of that, you’ll notice that none of the online resume builders out there offer this option.
As a workaround, we let you download your resume in TXT format which you can copy and paste into the Word Doc of your choice.
To export your resume in TXT format, you can use the Download button in the builder’s main navigation or you can select the TXT option on the Finalize screen:
How Do I Save My Resume To Google Drive?
Easy! You can save your resume to Google Drive using the Download button in the builder’s main navigation or you can select the Google Drive option on the Finalize screen:
Can I Make A Duplicate Of A Resume I Already Created?
Yes! We know you put a lot of work into your resume, we wanted to make it easy to personalize for every role and swap out features or sections.
You can create a carbon copy of your resume by navigating to the My Account screen (hover over the icon of a person in the upper right hand corner, then click on My Account) and selecting the Duplicate button on the resume you want to copy:
How Do I Change Fonts, Line Spacing, Margins, Etc?
Our goal is to give you full control over your resume’s content and style.
You can easily change the colors, fonts, line spacing, and margins using the left hand menu on the Finalize screen. You can access the finalize screen by clicking on the Finalize buttons that live in the Navigation bar, or at the bottom left and right hand sides of the Editor screen:
How Do I Add A Section For Languages, Certifications, Or Anything Else I Want To Include?
No problem! If you look at the left hand menu in the builder, there is an Add Section button underneath “Interests”:
This will allow you to add a custom section where you can include any content you’d like to have on your resume.
I Exported My Resume And Things Don’t Look Right, What Do I Do?
If the exported version of your resume is messed up or doesn’t match the preview in the tool, we want to know!
Please take a screenshot of the preview in the tool and send it along with a copy of your exported resume to [email protected].
Since we’re a two person team, we can’t respond to every single submission but we do read them all and use your feedback to build in fixes and add new features to future release of our resume tool.
Personal Info
Tells us about yourself! Here are some best practices for making the most out of your Personal Info section:
Phone Number - Always include your phone number at the top of your resume so employers can easily get in touch with you.
Email - Did you know that ~75% of resumes with an unprofessional email address are rejected? Don’t let your awesome experience get overlooked because you used something that looks like an AOL screen name from 15 years ago. Instead, use a “professional” email -- your name or a variation of it is perfect:
If you don’t have a professional email address, you can create a new Gmail or Outlook just for the job search.
We also recommend creating a link to your email address in your resume so people can easily get in touch with you!
Location - We do not recommend including your location if the application or employer doesn’t require it. It takes up valuable space and including it typically does more harm than good.
LinkedIn - According to a recent study, resumes that include a hyperlink to a LinkedIn profile have a 71% better chance of getting called back. We always recommend including a link to your LinkedIn profile on your resume and you can use the hyperlink formatting to make it easy for employers to click through.
Like your email, make sure to customize your LinkedIn profile URL so it’s professional and easy to read. Here's a guide on customizing your LinkedIn URL.
Adding Additional Links - At the bottom of this section, you’ll see an option to “Add New Field.” This is your chance to add additional info or custom links right at the top of your resume.
Have an online portfolio of amazing work? Include it here!
Frequently updating your GitHub to show off awesome projects? Link it up!
Showcasing your work on Instagram or Behance? Add it in!
Do you blog about industry topics? Show people where to find your posts!
Objective
Your resume objective serves two major functions:
First, it’s a great place for you to inject relevant keywords and experience to help you beat the resume scanning robots. Second, it’s the first thing a human is going to look at, making it a huge opportunity to grab their attention and hook them in.
We recommend leveraging 3-5 bullets that highlight your best and most relevant experience for the role, like this:
Let’s break down each element in this section so you can make the most of it:
Job Title - When a robot is scanning your resume, one of the first things it looks for is a relevant job title. The two best places you can include that are in the Resume Objective title and at the beginning of the first bullet.
For example, if you want a Project Manager role your Resume Objective title should be "Project Management Summary" and your first bullet should lead with "Project Manager..."
Bullet #1 - This bullet should be a one sentence introduction to who you are, how much experience you have, and what you’ve accomplished.
Example: Marketing manager with 7+ years of experience driving $27M of incremental revenue via inbound campaigns for brands like Equinox, Planet Fitness, Crunch, etc.
Bullets #2 - 4: These bullets should be a highlight reel of your greatest (and most relevant) achievements. I like to think of them as mini-case studies which introduce the situation, speak to your actions, and illustrate results. Include at least one of these but no more than three.
Example: Managed a team of 4 to spearhead link-building SEO campaign, resulting in 500+ earned links, a 276% increase in monthly traffic, and $249k of incremental revenue
Bullet #5: The final bullet is a great place to speak to any relevant “extracurricular” activities. For example, if the role is looking for a diverse and inclusive leader, you might mention that you volunteer at the AdColor Summit or mentor high school students in underprivileged areas on the weekend. This bullet is optional and best leveraged to highlight an area of cultural fit.
Example: I teach young kids how to code as a volunteer at STEM Kids in NYC on the weekend
Finally, you want to make your bullets relevant to the job description to boot your chances of beating the resume scanning robots. Here’s a quick way to find out what you need to include:
- Go to the online job description for the role that you want
- Highlight the entire job description and hit Ctl + C (Cmd + C on Mac) to copy it
- Go to Wordclouds.com, click Word List, then click Paste/Type Text, and paste the job description here
- Click Apply
- Click on Word List again to see the most common words and phrases. Remove the filler words (and, the, it, etc.) and you’ll have a list of the most important keywords to include on your resume!
Experience
Master The Basics
Before we dive into the nitty gritty of writing bullets that pop off the page, we want to make sure your bases are covered. Here are some fundamentals:
- Use bullets, not paragraphs or blocks of text. Research has shown that bullets are a better medium for conveying information on resumes.
The Anatomy Of A Highly Effective Resume Bullet
I’ve run experiments with thousands of resumes across industries and levels of experience (from entry level employees to CEOs).
When we’re writing resume bullets, the words we use typically fall into four buckets: Industy Terms, Measurable Metrics, Action/Power Words, and Common Words.
Here is the mix that I’ve found to generate the best results:
This formula is powerful for a few reasons:
- It leverages principles of copywriting (the science of using the written word to persuade people to take an action)
- It forces you to include the results that came from the work you did, something employers love to see that most job seekers leave out
- It offers a natural way for us to include industry terms, skills, and keywords that resume robots will be scanning for
Here are a few examples of this formula in action:
Example #1 - Our first example focuses on a customer support representative who reworked her company’s ticket triage process to reduce their backlog:
This bullet is a nice length (16 words) and its word balance comes out to:
- 13% Action Words (developed, eliminated)
- 38% Industry Terms (tiered, triage, system, JIRA, ticket, backlog)
- 38% Common Words (that, of, in, less, than, weeks)
- 11% Measurable Metrics (40%, 8)
Example #2 - This marketer who leveraged customer data to refine targeting on the company’s digital advertising, increasing sales and lowering cost-per-lead:
This bullet is 18 words long and balances out to:
- 17% Action Words (overhauled, comprehensive, shot)
- 39% Uncommon / Industry Related Words (digital, ad, targeting, customer, data, analysis, CPA)
- 33% Common Words (based, on, up, while, dropped, sales)
- 11% Measurable Metrics (37%, 18%)
Both of these examples match our word balance almost perfectly.
See how the right information pops off the page and the overall bullet is quick and easy to read? That’s what we’re going for.
For more detailed information on writing great resume bullets along with a huge list of action words you can copy/paste, check out this article.
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Help & FAQs
Running Into An Issue, Bug, Or Other Problem?
If you are running into a problem with the builder or you have a feature suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected].
While we don't have the resources to reply to every request (we're a two person team!), we do read every one and work the suggestions into future versions of the tool. We also ask that you read the FAQs below before emailing because we have gone ahead and answered the most common questions there 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about the Resume Builder? Here are answers to the most common questions we receive:
Can My Resume Be More Than One Page?
Right now, our Resume Builder does not support multiple pages. We are planning to enable it in future versions though so stay tuned!
The best workaround is to use the Font Size, Margin, and Line Spacing sliders on the Finalize page to make your content fit on a single page.
You can find the Finalize page by clicking on the Finalize buttons that live in the Navigation bar, or at the bottom left and right hand sides of the Editor screen:
How Do I Write A Great Resume?
That’s a great question! It’s also one that’s hard to answer in a short Q&A section. The best place to get started are these comprehensive guides I’ve written on the topic:
- My Complete Guide On Writing A Resume That Gets Results
- How To Write A Killer Resume Objective
- Resume Skills - What To Add & How To Add Them
- How To Write Insanely Effective Resume Bullets
- 120+ Soft Skills Employers Want In Their Hires
- Resume References - How To List & Format Them
How Do I Personalize My Resume For A Job?
Great question! We went ahead and created a free resume scanner called ResyMatch.io to help you do exactly that.
ResyMatch takes the info on your resume and compares it to your target job description. It will give you a match score and show you exactly which keywords, experience, and skills you need to add:
You can import your resume right from the builder! Just go to My Account in the upper right, find the resume you want to scan, and click the "Scan" icon below the resume.
What Is The Objective Section Used For?
Resume summaries/objectives are a controversial topic. I believe that resume objectives are a fantastic way to “hook” your reader with your best experience.
My advice is to think of it as a highlight reel. You want to add 3-5 “case study” bullets highlight the best and most relevant experience you have to offer. The goal is to completely “wow” the reader so they think, “Whoa, this person seems awesome - I want to read more!”
Here’s an example of an awesome Resume Objective for a salesperson:
How Do I Remove Sections From My Resume?
Our builder gives you flexibility over the sections you include in your resume. Right now, you have the option to remove the Objective, Skills, and Interests sections.
You can remove any of these sections by navigating to the section via the left hand menu and then clicking “Remove This Section” at the very top of the middle pane:
If you accidentally remove a section, you can always add it back in using the Add Section button in the left hand menu.
We currently don’t have the ability to remove the Personal Info, Experience, and Education sections of the resume.
Can I Remove The Summary/Objective Section From My Resume?
Yes! You can remove the Objective section using the “Remove This Section” button at the top of the middle pane:
Can I Download My Resume To Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word doesn’t play well with the technology used to create these resumes online. Think of it like two different languages -- it’s like we’re creating these resumes in French and then asking someone who only speaks German to translate. Not great!
Because of that, you’ll notice that none of the online resume builders out there offer this option.
As a workaround, we let you download your resume in TXT format which you can copy and paste into the Word Doc of your choice.
To export your resume in TXT format, you can use the Download button in the builder’s main navigation or you can select the TXT option on the Finalize screen:
How Do I Save My Resume To Google Drive?
Easy! You can save your resume to Google Drive using the Download button in the builder’s main navigation or you can select the Google Drive option on the Finalize screen:
Can I Make A Duplicate Of A Resume I Already Created?
Yes! We know you put a lot of work into your resume, we wanted to make it easy to personalize for every role and swap out features or sections.
You can create a carbon copy of your resume by navigating to the My Account screen (hover over the icon of a person in the upper right hand corner, then click on My Account) and selecting the Duplicate button on the resume you want to copy:
How Do I Change Fonts, Line Spacing, Margins, Etc?
Our goal is to give you full control over your resume’s content and style.
You can easily change the colors, fonts, line spacing, and margins using the left hand menu on the Finalize screen. You can access the finalize screen by clicking on the Finalize buttons that live in the Navigation bar, or at the bottom left and right hand sides of the Editor screen:
How Do I Add A Section For Languages, Certifications, Or Anything Else I Want To Include?
No problem! If you look at the left hand menu in the builder, there is an Add Section button underneath “Interests”:
This will allow you to add a custom section where you can include any content you’d like to have on your resume.
I Exported My Resume And Things Don’t Look Right, What Do I Do?
If the exported version of your resume is messed up or doesn’t match the preview in the tool, we want to know!
Please take a screenshot of the preview in the tool and send it along with a copy of your exported resume to [email protected].
Since we’re a two person team, we can’t respond to every single submission but we do read them all and use your feedback to build in fixes and add new features to future release of our resume tool.