Collegiate resume template

The Harvard-style format careers offices recommend: centred, serif, strictly one column.

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

Layout
One column
Header
Centred name and contact details
Fonts
Libre Baskerville
Accent
Black (changeable)
Page sizes
A4 and US Letter
Downloads
PDF with real text, Word (.docx), plain text
Best for
Academic, Simple, ATS-friendly, Student & first job

Make it yours

  • Fill in each section with guidance, or start from one of 60 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 Collegiate

Is the Collegiate 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 Collegiate?

Yes. Collegiate uses Libre Baskerville and a black accent by default; you can pick any of 28 accent colours, 31 font pairings, three spacing levels and either page size.

Is Collegiate 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.