Free Resume Templates

Use my free resume templates so you don’t have to worry about resume formatting or structure.

Build Your Resume With a Template

Get Help With Your Resume

Choose Your Template

Completely customizable colors, fonts, and more.

Classic Resume

Modern Resume

Professional Resume

Executive Resume

Simple Resume

How to Use the Free Resume Templates

Get Access

Submit your email and get access to all 5 templates.

Read the Guide

Start by reading my resume guide.

Start Writing

Start revising your resume using the template of your choice. Customize everything!

Resume Review

Sign up for a r esume review with Cole if you get stuck or need help fixing your resume.

Start Interviewing

Start going on more interviews for the jobs you want.

Optim’s Free Resume Templates Help You

Structure and format your resume, saving hours in research and design.

Have a professional and consistent look, making it easy for recruiters to say “yes.”

All resume templates are 100% free, ATS friendly, and set up with a story-based structure.

Resume Resources

Read the Free Resume Guide

Resume Writing Fundamentals
How to Format a Resume
What to Put on a Resume
How to Write a Resume
Sending Your Resume
How to Get Super High Interview Requests
How to Leverage the ATS
Advanced Resume Stategies

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Download Premium Templates

Templates written for specific jobs
Prefilled with relevant information
Easy to change and add your information
Designed for different situations

Resume Template FAQ

Are the resume templates really free?

Yes, you can access them through Google Docs - free. Simply get access and make a copy to start using them for yourself.

Who created these resume templates?

All of the resume templates were created by Cole Sperry based on the best resumes he’s seen as a recruiter and that he’s written over the past decade.

Are the resume templates ATS-friendly?

Yes, all of them have been built to ensure your information parses into any ATS. I recommend exporting them in pdf when applying for jobs.

How do I write a resume using an Optim resume template?

Simple. Access the template in Google Docs. Make a copy and start editing. I highly recommend you read my resume guide or enroll in the Weekend Resume Makeover to help you build the best resume.