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Minimalist Resume Template

Minimalist resume template with a large light-weight name, a short accent underline, hairline section rules, and generous whitespace

ATS profile: scanner-first

  • ✓ Single column layout
  • ✓ Standard section headings
  • ✓ Skills are real text, not images
  • ✓ Selectable-text PDF export
Open in the resume builder
  • Built in the editor — there is no Google Doc to copy; you export a PDF when finished.

Minimalist is a study in restraint: a large, light-weight name, a single short accent stroke, hairline section rules, and generous whitespace. Nothing competes with your words. It suits any role and any experience level.

Fill it in directly in the builder, adjust the accent or spacing if you like, and download a clean, selectable-text PDF that an applicant tracking system reads top to bottom.

Frequently asked questions

Is a minimalist resume good for job applications?

Yes. A clean, single-column layout with standard headings is easy for both recruiters and applicant tracking systems to read. The restraint keeps the focus on your experience rather than the design.

Will the whitespace waste space on the page?

The spacing is tuned, not empty. If you have a lot of experience, the layout stays readable; if you have less, the whitespace keeps a short resume from looking thin. You can also tighten line spacing from the builder toolbar.