ATS-friendly
Minimal resume template
Airy layout with section labels in the margin. Lets the content breathe.
Best for: Consultants, researchers, writers and anyone who wants calm, roomy pages.
- Section labels in a left margin
- Light-weight display name
- Generous white space
- One column · reads cleanly in applicant tracking systems
- Any accent colour, 14 fonts, A4 or US Letter
Use the Minimal template in the free resume builder
Free · no sign-up needed to start · download as PDF
Is the Minimal template ATS-friendly?
Minimal is a single column of real text that reads top to bottom, so applicant tracking systems on job portals pick up your sections in the right order. It is a safe choice for online applications, and the PDF you download keeps the text selectable.
Tip: Section names sit in a narrow left margin, so short names fit best. You can rename any section in the editor.
How to use the Minimal template
- Choose “Use this template” to open the builder with Minimal selected, or start with example content to see it filled in first.
- Fill in your details section by section. Already have a resume? Import the PDF or DOCX on the resume builder page, then pick Minimal under Design.
- Change the accent colour, pick from 14 fonts, adjust text size, spacing and paper size, and reorder, hide or rename sections.
- Download your resume as a PDF with selectable text and no watermark.
Compare with similar templates
- Compact: Long careers or detailed technical roles that must fit on one page.
- Fresher: Students, freshers, interns and campus placements — where education and projects lead.
Minimal at a glance
- Layout
- One column
- ATS-friendly
- Yes, one column
- Default font
- DM Sans
- Default accent
- #0F766E
- Default spacing
- Normal
- Photo
- No photo in this design
- Paper
- A4 or US Letter