A conservative single column in serif type. One reading order with standard section headings.
One column · Source Serif 4Elegant resume templates
Elegant templates use refined serif type, fine rules and generous spacing, so the page feels considered without shouting. They suit roles where polish matters: finance, law, consulting, hospitality, luxury brands and senior positions.
- Let the typography do the work: one accent color is plenty.
- Keep bullets short so the white space stays calm.
- Applying through an online portal? Standard Serif and Classic keep one reading order for ATS software.
5 templates
A formal centered header and refined serif headings for senior leadership roles.
One column, centered header · Libre Baskerville + Source Serif 4The Standard structure in a classic serif with navy headings.
One column · Source Serif 4A large serif name and section labels in a quiet left margin, like a magazine page.
One column, labels in a left margin · Fraunces + InterSerif headings with fine gold rules and a right column for skills and education.
Two columns, serif headings · Cormorant Garamond + Plus Jakarta SansApplying in another country?
Conventions differ: whether to add a photo, which paper size to use and what personal details to include. Choose where you are applying when you start, and the editor shows the usual practice there.
- United States & Canada · no photo · US Letter
- United Kingdom & Ireland · no photo · A4
- Australia & New Zealand · no photo · A4
- Europe (general) · photo optional · A4
- Germany, Austria & Switzerland · photo common · A4
- Türkiye · photo common · A4
- Gulf & Middle East · photo common · A4
Questions
Can I switch to another template later?
Yes. Every template uses the same content, so you can switch in the editor at any time without retyping anything.
Do these templates come with a cover letter?
Yes. Each template has a matching cover letter design with the same header, type and accent color.
Should I add a photo?
It depends on the country. Photos are usually left out in the US, Canada and the UK, and are more common in parts of Europe, Türkiye and the Gulf. The editor shows the usual practice for the country you choose.