A blank first page
Columns that read out of order
Experience buried on page two
A different format for every date
Bullets that sound like a job description
A paywall after the final edit
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Pick a layout, add your experience, and tailor your resume to the job. Every Ginger Drafts template is free to edit, with no sign-in required.
Where does your resume get stuck?
A good starting point makes these common drafting problems easier to solve.
A place for every part of your experience
Start with the section that gives the clearest evidence for the role you want.
Work experience
- Job title and employer
- Consistent employment dates
- Achievements in your own words
Education
- Degree or training program
- Relevant coursework
- Graduation date
Projects
- Project goal
- Tools and methods
- A result you can explain
Skills
- Role-specific tools
- Technical skills
- Languages and certifications
What goes into a readable resume?
Use these nine details to give a reader a clear path through your qualifications.
Single-column layout
Keep dates and job details together in one reading order.
Contact details
Use an email address you check regularly.
Target role
Name the kind of role you are applying for.
Profile summary
Introduce your strongest relevant experience in a sentence or two.
Experience headings
Keep each job title next to its employer and dates.
Achievement bullets
Describe a task, your contribution, and its outcome.
Education details
Include relevant training, qualifications, or coursework.
Relevant skills
List tools and methods you have used yourself.
Portfolio links
Add links you have checked and can share publicly.
Five building blocks of a resume
01
CONTACT
Put your name and a reliable way to reach you at the top.
02
PROFILE
Summarize the experience most relevant to your target role.
03
EXPERIENCE
Pair each role with dates and examples of your work.
04
EDUCATION
List relevant degrees, training, or certifications.
05
SKILLS
Choose skills you can describe with a specific example.
Ten details you can edit for free
Name
Given name
Family name$0 to edit
Contact details
Email
City
Portfolio$0 to edit
Professional profile
Role summary$0 to edit
Job titles
Position
Seniority
Specialty
Team$0 to edit
Employer names
Employer
Division
Branch
LocationTeam$0 to edit
Employment dates
Month
Year
Present$0 to edit
Achievements
Action
Outcome$0 to edit
Work experience bullets
Goal
Contribution$0 to edit
Education
Degree
School
CourseYear$0 to edit
Skills
Tools
Methods$0 to edit
Why we built Ginger Drafts
Ginger Drafts
A note from the team
Your first draft should start with your experience. A blank page can make even familiar work difficult to describe. A simple template gives you a place to start.
We built Ginger Drafts around a small decision: open a layout and get straight to the words. You can edit every template for free without creating an account.
Start with a small first draft
1. Choose the section order
2. Replace the example text
3. Read it as a hiring manager would
A resume is a working document. Revisit it whenever you finish a project, learn a skill, or apply for a different role.
Your resume review checklist
Three checks before you send your application
Read your draft alongside the job description. Mark the experience that helps a hiring manager understand why you fit the role.
Use the checklist for a final pass through the content and formatting.
- Reading order. Check that each role, date, and bullet reads in sequence.
- Evidence. Give a concrete example for each skill you highlight.
- Contact details. Open your portfolio link and double-check your email.
Questions about your resume
A few details about choosing a template and making it your own.
Open the templatesYes. Every template is free to open and edit.
You can open a template and change its text without creating an account.
The three single-column PDF layouts use familiar headings and keep text in one reading order. Follow the file instructions in the job posting.
Monochrome Professional uses clear section bands. Centered Technical gives achievements their own section. Sage Corporate places education and skills in a sidebar.
Save the PDF you plan to send, then revise your summary and bullets for the next role. The builder saves one draft per template in this browser.
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