Compass resume template

Merriweather and Source Sans with teal accent bars.

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

Layout
One column
Header
Left-aligned name with a contact row
Fonts
Merriweather + Source Sans
Accent
Teal (changeable)
Page sizes
A4 and US Letter
Downloads
PDF with real text, Word (.docx), plain text
Best for
Professional, ATS-friendly

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 Compass

Is the Compass 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 Compass?

Yes. Compass uses Merriweather + Source Sans and a teal accent by default; you can pick any of 28 accent colours, 31 font pairings, three spacing levels and either page size.

Is Compass 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.