How to change your template
Changing your resume template is simple and can be done at any time without losing any of your content.1
Open your resume in the builder
Navigate to your Dashboard and click on the resume you want to edit.
Your resumes dashboard showing all your resume cards
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Open the right sidebar
In the resume builder, look for the right sidebar. This is where you’ll find all the design and layout options.
The resume builder with the right sidebar open
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Navigate to the Template section
In the right sidebar, find and click on the Template section to expand it.
The Template section in the right sidebar
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Select your new template
Browse through the available templates and click on the one you want to use. Your resume will instantly update to reflect the new design.
Selecting a new template from the available options
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Review and adjust
After changing the template, review your resume in the live preview. You may want to adjust spacing, colors, or layout to optimize for the new design.
Tips for choosing the right template
Consider your industry
Consider your industry
Different industries have different expectations:
- Creative fields (design, marketing, arts): Templates with more visual flair like Gengar or Pikachu
- Corporate/Traditional (finance, law, consulting): Clean, minimal templates like Onyx or Ditto
- Tech/Startups: Modern, balanced templates like Chikorita or Leafish
Think about content length
Think about content length
If you have a lot of experience to showcase, choose a template with efficient space usage. For shorter resumes, templates with more white space can make your content feel more substantial.
Match your personal brand
Match your personal brand
Your resume is part of your personal brand. Choose a template that reflects your personality while remaining professional and appropriate for your target roles.
Test with real content
Test with real content
Don’t choose a template based on how it looks empty. Fill in your actual content and see how it flows across pages. What looks great with sample data might not work as well with your specific information.
Available templates
Reactive Resume includes a variety of professionally designed templates. Each template can be further customized with your choice of colors, fonts, and layout options.All templates support the same features and sections. The difference is purely in how they present your information visually.
Azurill
Bronzor
Chikorita
Ditto
Gengar
Glalie
Kakuna
Lapras
Leafish
Onyx
Pikachu
Rhyhorn
Customizing your template
After selecting a template, you can customize it further:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Colors | Change the primary color scheme to match your personal brand |
| Typography | Choose from various Google Fonts for headings and body text |
| Layout | Adjust sidebar width, section order, and page margins |
| Spacing | Fine-tune gaps between sections and elements |