Classic Resume Template
A conventional CV structure executed with care: small-caps section headings, a fine underline separating each one, and a serif body that looks deliberate rather than default. It reads the way a CV is expected to read, without looking like it came out of a word processor.
Use the Classic template
Drop in the resume you already have and get it back in this design, ready to edit and download.
Free, and no account needed to start.
When to use it
Choose this for conservative industries where an unfamiliar layout costs you more than a memorable one gains: law, finance, accountancy, medicine, civil service. It signals competence without asking the reader to learn anything new.
- Law, finance and professional services
- Roles where convention is a virtue
- Mid-career applicants with a clear track record
- Anyone who wants classic without looking dated
Resume examples using Classic
Real, filled-in examples so you can see how the design handles actual content rather than placeholder text.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Classic resume template ATS-friendly?
Yes. Classic is built for applicant tracking software: no colour fills behind text, a clean top-to-bottom reading order and standard section headings, so a parser extracts the same content a person reads. You can confirm it on your own resume with our free ATS resume checker.
Is the Classic template free?
Classic is a Pro design, but you can still build your resume in it for free: drop in the resume you already have on this page and we will render it in Classic so you can see the result before deciding anything.
What font does the Classic template use?
Classic is set in New Computer Modern, in a single-column layout with balanced spacing. You can change the typeface, text size, spacing and accent colour after your CV is created.
Are these resume templates free?
Yes. You can fill in a template, preview it and download a PDF without paying. A JobSprout account is free, and some of the designs are marked Pro, which unlocks with a subscription. There is always a free design available in every style.
Can I edit a resume template after I download it?
Yes. Your CV stays in your account, so you can change the content, switch to a different design, adjust the colour, font size and spacing, and download a fresh PDF whenever you need one. Switching design never loses your content, because the content and the layout are stored separately.
Will these templates pass an ATS?
The designs marked ATS-friendly are built for it: no colour fills behind text, a clean reading order and standard section headings. Any CV you build can also be checked against a real parser with our free ATS resume checker, which shows you exactly what a screening system extracts.
What file format do I get?
A print-quality PDF, which is what nearly every employer and application portal asks for. The PDF keeps a real text layer rather than being an image, so screening software can read it and so can a screen reader.
Should I put a photo on my resume?
In the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada and Australia, no. Employers there usually prefer no photo, and some screening processes strip them to reduce bias. In much of continental Europe and parts of Asia a photo is still conventional. Check the norm where you are applying, and leave it off if you are unsure.
How long should my resume be?
One page if you have under roughly ten years of relevant experience, and always for students and graduates. Two pages are normal for senior, academic or highly technical roles. An academic CV is the exception and runs as long as your publication and funding record requires.