Benchmark resume template

A tinted header panel with your photo or monogram and icon contacts, then a clean page. Set in Work Sans.

ATS: excellent One column and standard headings: parses cleanly in every applicant tracking system we know of.

Layout
One column
Header
Light tinted band behind your name
Fonts
Work Sans
Accent
Emerald (changeable)
Page sizes
A4 and US Letter
Downloads
PDF with real text, Word (.docx), plain text
Best for
Modern, With photo

Make it yours

  • Fill in each section with guidance, or start from one of 314 real-role examples.
  • Change accent colour, fonts, spacing and page size in the Design panel.
  • Move sections, rename them, hide what you don’t need.
  • “Fit to one page” tightens spacing until it fits.
  • Switch to any other template at any moment, nothing is lost.

Questions about Benchmark

Is the Benchmark template ATS-friendly?

One column and standard headings: parses cleanly in every applicant tracking system we know of.

Can I change the colours and fonts of Benchmark?

Yes. Benchmark uses Work Sans and an emerald accent by default; you can pick any of 28 accent colours, 31 font pairings, three spacing levels and either page size.

Is Benchmark free to download?

Yes, free, unlimited PDF and Word downloads with no watermark and no account. There is no paid tier.

Can I add or remove a photo?

Every template works with or without a photo. Leave it off for the US, UK, Canada and Ireland; include one where it is customary.