Free Student ATS Resume Template (PDF & Word)
A student ATS resume template that puts education first, with room for projects and leadership. Add your details and download a PDF or Word file free, with no sign-up.
About this student ATS resume template
Student layout features
A serif layout for students and early-career applicants: education first, then competencies, experience and projects.
- Education placed right after the summary
- Dense layout that fits many short entries
- Projects section with tools and dates
- Technical skills grouped by type
- Leadership and extracurricular section
- Contact icons and a centered small-caps name
Why choose it
- Highlights study and projects before work history
- Fits internships, labs and activities on a page
- Your details stay in your browser
- Add your own sections in the editor
Who the student template suits
This template is for university students, graduates and early-career researchers applying for internships, graduate roles or research assistant jobs. Education comes first because it is your strongest credential.
Describe projects like jobs: what you built, the tools, and the result. Add a section for publications, coursework or awards if you have them. Note that this is a one-to-two-page resume, not a full academic CV.
Applying outside academia? The simple ATS resume template is plainer still.
Student ATS resume questions
Is this an academic CV or a resume?
It is a resume layout for students and early-career applicants. You can add sections such as publications, but long academic CVs need a different format.
Should education come first?
For students and recent graduates, yes. Move it below experience once you have several years of work.
What should I put in projects?
The problem, your tools and a result, in one or two lines per project.
Can I include GPA or coursework?
Yes, add them to your education entry or a custom section if they help.
How long should it be?
One page for most students; use the preview to check the break.