Free Resume Template

Your resume is your personal marketing tool—and in a competitive job market, it needs to be clear, compelling, and tailored to the role you want. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating your existing CV, our free resume template gives you a clean, professional structure that recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS) love.

Use this guide to structure your resume effectively and boost your chances of landing an interview.

✅ Personal Details

List only the essentials—and skip anything that could invite bias. It’s not necessary (or legal for employers) to ask for your:

• Date of birth
• Marital status
• Nationality

Include:

• Your full name
• City and state (no full address needed)
• Mobile number
• Email address (use a professional handle)
• LinkedIn profile (with custom URL)

🎯 Career Objective (or Career Summary)

This section should highlight your immediate career goals and how they align with the role. Keep it brief—2 to 3 sentences max—and tailored to the job you’re applying for.

Alternative: If you’re mid- or late-career, consider using a “Career Highlights” section instead of an objective.

🎓 Education

List your most recent qualifications first (reverse chronological order).

• Year completed – Course Name, Institution Name
• Include diplomas, certificates, degrees and microcredentials
• Graduates may also include relevant high school results

💼 Employment History

Again, list roles in reverse chronological order. Focus on your last 10–15 years of experience.

For each role, include:

• Job Title, Company Name
• Month Year – Month Year (or “Present”)

Responsibilities:

• Use bullet points to keep it skimmable
• Start each point with an action verb (e.g. “Managed”, “Coordinated”, “Developed”)
• Highlight relevant skills used in the role

Achievements:

• Include 2–3 quantifiable results or standout contributions
• Use active language (e.g. “Reduced project costs by 20% through vendor renegotiation”)

🌟 Professional Affiliations

List memberships of industry organisations or relevant volunteer work. These help demonstrate commitment and engagement with your field.

• e.g. Member – Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)
• Volunteer – Tech for Good Hackathon 2024

🛠️ Skills and Competencies

This section should match the skills listed in the job description—without copying them verbatim. Use bullet points and group your skills under “Technical Skills” and “Soft Skills” where applicable.

• Hard skills: e.g. Python, Excel, SEM, Salesforce
• Soft skills: e.g. Communication, adaptability, problem-solving

Check out our guide to resume keywords to make this section recruiter- and ATS-friendly.

💬 Personal Interests (Optional)

Include this section if your hobbies or interests are relevant to the role or reflect valuable personal traits. Examples:

• Volunteering in youth mentoring programs
• Blogging about emerging tech trends
• Team sport involvement (for roles requiring collaboration)

👥 Referees

You can either list 1–2 referees with full contact details or simply write:

“Referees available upon request.”

Note: Always check with your referees first to ensure they’re comfortable being contacted.

📥 Download and Customise Your Resume

Save your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and file integrity. Use a clear naming convention:

• firstname_lastname_resume.pdf

Need extra help? Explore our collection of free resume and cover letter templates tailored for Australian industries.