Modern Resume Template
Bold accent banner · Free · ATS-friendly · No sign-up
Color banner header with strong typography. Great for tech, marketing, product, and startups where you want a polished, contemporary look without sacrificing readability.
What makes the Modern template work?
- ATS-safe: Single-column or simple two-column structure that all major Applicant Tracking Systems can parse.
- Print-ready: Optimized for A4 and US Letter at narrow, normal, and wide margin presets.
- Customizable: Switch accent color, font, density, margins, and section order without losing your data.
- Private by design: Everything happens in your browser. Your resume content is never uploaded.
When to choose Modern
Pick this template when your goal is: bold accent banner. If you're unsure, the builder lets you switch templates with one click -- your form data carries over.
Other templates you might compare
- Classic -- Traditional, ATS-safe
- Minimal -- Clean, restrained
- Developer -- Two-column with sidebar
- Executive -- Serif, leadership tone
- Creative -- Color stripe accent
- Academic -- Long-form CV style
- Sidebar Left -- Light sidebar, two columns
- Compact -- Dense, more on one page
- Elegant -- Serif headers, refined feel
- Timeline -- Date rail, visual progression
- Bold -- High contrast, full-width banner
Resume examples for inspiration
FAQ
Is the Modern template really free?
Yes. Every template, every customization option, and every export format is free. There is no sign-up, no paywall, and no watermark.
Will it pass ATS screening?
Yes. The Modern template uses a clean structural layout that ATS parsers handle reliably. For maximum compatibility, also export a TXT version using the Export TXT button.
Can I switch templates later?
Absolutely -- your form data is preserved. Open the builder, click any template thumbnail, and your content re-flows instantly.
The Modern template's quiet edge
The Modern template uses a slim coloured banner across the header and sans-serif typography to feel current without sliding into "designer". The single-column body keeps it ATS-friendly, while the banner gives recruiters something to anchor on visually.
Where Modern shines
- Mid-career applicants in product, marketing, design-adjacent, and operations roles where you want to look contemporary but not flashy.
- Companies that lean toward newer hiring stacks (Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever).
- Resumes you intend to send as a PDF rather than print — the colour banner carries on screen.
Customizing without losing parsing
Stick to a single accent colour and avoid layering the banner with imagery, icons, or photos. ATS systems read text, so the value of the banner is purely emotional: it makes the resume feel intentional. Avoid tight letter spacing or condensed typefaces — both can confuse OCR fallback when employers re-print and rescan resumes.
Tips for the body
Lead each role with a one-line context sentence (what the company does, your scope) so recruiters can size the experience instantly, then follow with achievement bullets.