Resume Templates for Word – ATS, Modern & Creative CV

Resume Templates for Word – ATS, Modern Photo & Creative Styles

Explore ATS-friendly, modern photo, and creative resume templates for Microsoft Word—each with matching cover letters and references—plus quick tips to pick the right style for your industry.

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ATS-friendly & modern Word resume template collection with clean sections (A4/US Letter)

Why These Resume Templates Work

Recruiter-ready structure. Clean headings, consistent spacing, tight typography.
ATS-aware options. Dedicated layouts that parse cleanly in screening systems.
Modern photo sets. Polished designs with image placeholders for markets where photos are standard.
Creative variations. Subtle color and layout accents for portfolios, marketing, design, and brand-led roles.
No design skills needed. Open in Word, edit content, export to PDF.

What You’ll Find in This Collection

Formats: 1-page, 2-page, 3-page CV options.
Bundles: Resume + cover letter + reference page.
File/Sizes: Word (.docx), A4 & US Letter.
Variants: ATS (no-photo), Modern (photo/no-photo), Creative with tasteful color accents.
Prompts & icons: Achievement prompts and lightweight, ATS-safe icons.

Who These Templates Are For

Students & graduates needing a crisp first CV.
Career switchers translating experience for new roles.
Professionals & executives wanting premium modern design.
Creatives & marketers who benefit from a visual edge (brand-aligned).
International applicants requiring A4/US Letter outputs.

How to Choose the Right Style (Fast)

Check the market norm.
- USA/UK/Canada/AU: Prefer no-photo ATS unless the posting/industry expects otherwise.
- EU/Asia/LatAm (many markets): Photo is common—Modern (photo) is fine.
Match the role.
- Finance, ops, admin, government, tech: ATS/no-photo or Modern minimal.
- Design, marketing, brand, social, sales: Modern photo or Creative (still readable).
Page length.
- Early career: 1 page. Experienced/technical: 2 pages. Academic/exec: up to 3.
Signal strengths. Choose layouts that foreground achievements, tools, and impact.

Resume templates collection with cover letter and reference pages, modern and ats CV templates

Quick Start Guide

Open the .docx, keep the structure; replace prompts with metrics.
Mirror keywords from the job post (skills/tools).
Export to PDF for online applications; print clean for interviews.

Resume Tips That Lift Results

Lead with impact: title + 3–4 quantified wins above the fold.
Show tools & scope: stack keywords naturally (CRM, SQL, Canva, GA4, etc.).
Trim filler: only bullets that map to the role.
Design restraint: even in creative layouts, keep contrast and spacing high.

Mini FAQ

Are the ATS templates really scanner-friendly?
Yes, standard fonts, headings, and text layers parse correctly.
When should I use a photo?
Use a photo if your region/industry expects it. Otherwise choose a no-photo variant.
Are creative templates risky for ATS?
They’re designed with readable text layers. For strict ATS environments, use the ATS/no-photo variant.
Can I switch styles later?
Yes, content ports easily between ATS, Modern, and Creative variants.

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Wrap-Up

If you’re applying to roles across different markets or industries, start with an ATS-friendly base and switch to a modern photo or creative style when the posting allows it. Keep achievements quantified, mirror the job keywords, and export to PDF for a clean submission. Explore the full range here: Resume & CV Templates collection.

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