You can change templates at any time without losing 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 the available templates and click the one you want. Your resume updates immediately.
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 fit, choose a template that uses space efficiently. 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.
