To land your dream job, you need an impressive resume to attract employers.
But creating your own resume from scratch can be difficult.
So, I’ve created a Google Docs resume template that you can download and start editing straight away.
I’ve also added 8 example resumes from a range of industries and experience levels, so you can see what type of content you need to add to your resume.
Now it’s easy for you to write your ow interview-winning resume and start landing job interviews.
Resume templates
Google Docs resume template – General/experienced
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Using this resume template…
Summary
To grab recruiters’ attention, you should head your resume with an introductory paragraph which summarizes the skills and experience that make you perfect for the roles you are applying for.
For the best results, keep your summary short and sharp so that busy recruiters can read it quickly, and keep the information very high-level and tailored to your profession.
Work experience
Your work experience gives you a great opportunity to showcase your talents, so be sure to pack it with plenty of examples of how you apply your skills in the workplace.
Start with your most recent job and work back towards your oldest – cutting off any really dated or irrelevant roles.
Structure your roles well to allow easy reading by employers and recruiters. Start by heading the roles with an overview outline, then bullet point your responsibilities within each job.
Try to finish each role with some impressive achievements you have made and add numbers to quantify them.
Qualifications
Add your education and qualifications in a simple list font and make the most relevant ones prominent to show recruiters you have the right knowledge for your target jobs.
Quick tip: Research your target jobs thoroughly and try to reflect the key candidate requirements throughout when writing your resume.
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Google Docs resume template – School leaver / No experience
Using this resume template…
Summary
As a school leaver or student, you may not have much/any experience, so you need to write an introductory resume summary which summarizes your educational achievements along with transferable skills which could be used in the work place. Use this section to sell yourself to potential employers and encourage them to keep reading your resume.
Quick tip: If you struggle with written English, try using our partner’s resume builder to eliminate the risk of making mistakes.
Education
As a junior candidate, you should add plenty of detail to your education section to showcase the knowledge you have gained. List your school history, exams, grades and even add details of projects, modules and extracurricular activities like prefect duties and sports clubs.
Hobbies
Use your hobbies and interests to further demonstrate your skills that can be applied in the workplace. Use hobbies such as volunteering, sports, clubs etc. to draw out your most valuable skills like teamwork, communication and motivation.
Quick tip: Don’t worry if you have no work experience – draw transferable skills from other areas of your life, and stick to a simple layout and format.
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Google Docs resume template – Graduate
Using this resume template…
Personal statement
Draw recruiters and employers into your graduate resume by heading it with an introductory resume personal statement that summarizes your skills and what you have learnt in your degree. This section should be a high level summary of your offering and should be tailored to reflect the requirements of the jobs you are applying to.
Education
As a graduate, it’s important to show employers what you achieved in University, and the skills and knowledge you picked up. Most of your education section should be dedicated to your degree, including modules, projects, papers and final degree result achieved. You should also display you’re a levels and GCSEs, but in much less detail.
Work experience
If you have any work experience, you should detail it in well-structured roles, like the above sample resume. You can also include university work placements, part-time jobs and volunteering. Ensure that you showcase valuable workplace skills and demonstrate the impact you made in roles by adding quantified achievements.
Quick tip: Read each job advert when making applications, and tailor your resume to match it as closely as possible each time.
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Google Docs resume template – Administrator
Using this resume template…
Summary
Grab recruiters’ attention by heading your resume with an eye-catching summary, packed with the skills and key terms used in admin roles. Keep the summary brief and keep the information very broad – it’s only intended to be an introduction, and you can go into more detail further down your resume.
Work experience
List your previous jobs in reverse chronological order to show recruiters how you have contributed to previous employers. Add plenty of detail in recent roles because that’s where readers will be most interested – older roles can be shortened to summaries.
Qualifications
List your education and qualifications near the bottom of your resume and be sure to highlight qualifications that are most relevant to administration.
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Google Docs resume template – Teacher
Using this resume template…
Summary
Draw recruiters into your teacher resume with a punchy summary sitting at the very top of your resume. If you pack this short paragraph with your most important teaching skills and credentials, you will entice plenty of people to continue reading your resume and increase your chances of landing interviews.
Work experience
Head each of your role descriptions with an outline that describes the school you worked at, students and subjects you taught to build context. Then bullet point your responsibilities and achievements so that employers can quickly digest the info within them and see the impact you made.
Qualifications
List your qualifications near the end of your resume, being sure to highlight any that are mandatory for teaching roles, such as a PCGE or similar degree. Others should be included, such as GCSEs and A levels.
Quick tip: keep your resume length to around 2 pages of A4; long enough to tell your story, but short enough to keep readers interested.
Google Docs resume template – Marketing
Using this resume template…
Summary
Start your marketing resume with a bang, by heading with a powerful summary to reel people in. Similar to a piece of marketing copy, your summary is brief paragraph that sums up your key features and explains the benefits of hiring you.
Work experience
Give recruiters a glimpse into your professional record by showcasing your work and achievements throughout your previous marketing roles. Start with plenty of detail in your most recent roles, as this is the part of your resume that recruiters will be most interested in. Head roles with an intro summary, then bullet point duties and quantified achievements for an easy reading experience.
Qualifications
List formal qualifications such as marketing diplomas and degrees, and also list any certifications in marketing tools such as Google AdWords, Mailchimp, HubSpot etc.
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Google Docs resume template – Project manager
Using this resume template…
Summary
Head the resume with a short introductory paragraph which sums up your project management experience and most in-demand skills. The purpose of this is to hook recruiters when they open the resume and persuade them to carry on reading – so it needs to be well tailored to your target roles.
Work experience
List your past roles in reverse chronological order, with a focus on recent and relevant roles. Start each role with an intro to describe the company/project you worked on, and where you sat within the organization. Then list your responsibilities in concise bullet points to provide an easy reading experience, and round off by adding some impressive achievements, backed up with figures.
Quick tip: If you struggle with written English, try using our partner’s resume builder to eliminate the risk of making mistakes.
Qualifications
Your qualifications should be added towards the bottom of your resume, although there should be mentions of your most important credentials (such as Prince2) in your resume summary too.
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Google Docs resume template – Sales
Using this resume template…
Summary
Use your introductory summary in your sales resume….to really sell yourself! Think of it as an elevator pitch and try to convey your most valuable skills to recruiters in a matter of seconds. Keep this section brief and provide an overview of your abilities, encouraging recruiters to read on.
Work experience
Show your impact in the workplace by listing your previous jobs in reverse chronological order. Bullet point your responsibilities to showcase skills and be sure to include quantified achievements to show sales recruiters the all-important results you achieved.
Qualifications
Although qualifications aren’t often important in sales roles, you should still look to include them here; especially if you have any that relate to the products or services you sell.
Good luck with your job search!