Compare the built-in Reactive Resume templates, preview each layout, and switch between them from the builder to pick the best design for your resume.
Reactive Resume offers a variety of unique templates, each with its own design aesthetic. This guide will help you understand the differences between templates and how to change your resume’s template at any time.
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.
Screenshot of your resumes dashboard showing all your resume
2
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.
3
Navigate to the Template section
In the right sidebar, find and click on the Template section to expand it.
Screenshot of the template section in the right sidebar
4
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.
Screenshot of selecting a new template from the gallery
5
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.
Screenshot of the resume with a new template applied
Different templates may display your content differently. Some templates work better with shorter content, while others are designed to handle more detailed information.
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
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
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
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.
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.
