Free Professional Resume Samples

THESE ARE PREMIUM TEMPLATES FOR FREE

We have many excellent modern resume templates, from simple to creative and everything in 

between. Choose a chronological, functional, or combination modern resume that fits your needs.

All of our free resume samples can be easily downloaded, edited, and printed. Take a look at these examples, then use the above guidelines to fill one in with your own unique content. Our modern resume templates will help you get the modern job you want!

Chronological

• Blue Side

  

  Light blue sidebar and dark blue titles with thin section lines provide a well-structured design. Great example for entertainment, health care, or financial seekers.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 173973 Filename: blue-side.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 21:02:00 / 6357

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• Vibrant

  

  Make all your great strengths pop with this professional resume template set in blue fonts, backgrounds, and borderlines. Splash of red highlights dates. Creative, entertainment, and industrial feel here.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 71861 Filename: vibrant.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 21:49:00 / 6387

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• Streamlined

  

  Fading blue edge lines and backgrounds highlight each section down the template. One-column format with plus sign bullets for job descriptions. Technical, engineering, programming, and mechanical example.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 65267 Filename: streamlined.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 21:52:00 / 6390

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• Personal Brand

  

  Oversized initial crest with forest green background. One-column format with green colouring for section borders and key titles. Personal branding template for marketer, public relations, sales, or accountant.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 40611 Filename: personal-brand.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 21:46:00 / 6384

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• Black and Orange

  

  Deep black tones, subtle oranges, and icons showcase your attributes in this sample for the financial, business, or sales executive.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 36881 Filename: black-orange.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:56:00 / 5733

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• Marketed

  

  Open, two-page format with dark and light blue shading for section headers. Traditional bullet point styles and three-column format for key strengths area. Corporate feel with design touch.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 25706 Filename: marketed.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 22:36:00 / 6403

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• Professional Orange

  

  Not a colour that you would expect to see in a resume, but it works. Very clean professional layout with only a few coloured shapes to create a fresh contemporary look.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 22361 Filename: professional-orange.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 11:43:00 / 4971

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• Grindstone

  

  Steel gray background for header with maroon and fading saffron colours give much pop to this sample. Full-colour profile picture and traditional bulleted list and paragraph descriptions. Great resume for construction managers, contractors, or industrial professionals.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 20952 Filename: grindstone.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 21:36:00 / 6375

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• Rosy Outlook

  

  Shades of red-rose colouring used for fonts and backgrounds shape this example. Two-column Work Experience section offers lots of room for detailed job descriptions.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 19062 Filename: rosy-outlook.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 13:43:00 / 5999

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• Hire Me

  

  Original use of shapes, lines, and colours creates unique design that will stand out from the rest without being over-the-top.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 15284 Filename: hire.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 11:37:00 / 4965

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• No Fuss - Duo

  

  Simple and elegant layout with a dash of complementary colour, this resume gets straight down to business.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 14251 Filename: fuss-duo.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-05 20:37:00 / 4908

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• VIP

  

  Shaded white main section set on light coloured, diagonal-lined page background. Olive green shading for section titles completes this sharp, polished look.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 14072 Filename: vip.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 19:49:00 / 6321

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• Call Out

  

  The vertical text and profile picture set in a fading gray provide a sophisticated touch to the sample. Dashed lines and coloured section titles complete the sleek look.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 13894 Filename: call.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:52:00 / 5730

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• Corporate lines

  

  Subtle background, lines and waves add a twist to this very traditional simple design.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 13192 Filename: corporate-lines.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 18:58:00 / 5689

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• Schema

  

  Diagram your career path in this sample with dashed line flowing throughout page to blue circled stop. Perfect template for operations and project managers, engineers, and IT programmers.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 12616 Filename: schema.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 17:37:00 / 6125

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• All Business

  

  Executive, marketing, financial, and sales professionals. Gray tones and white fonts with bold titles and a profile photo give this sample a corporate feel.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 11076 Filename: business.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 20:58:00 / 5830

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• Bold Typography

  

  Having no images, this resume relies on the power of typography and your words. Make sure you choose the right ones to make the most impact. Text size and styles play an important part in creating a powerful impression in this sample.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 9909 Filename: bold-typography.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 11:27:00 / 4931

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• Column Mix

  

  Nice one- and three-column mix create a very organized contemporary look. Paragraph section headers serve as captions for three-column sections with blue shaded titles. Full page gird lines define the space with lots of room for your information.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 8990 Filename: column-mix.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 11:30:00 / 5890

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• Overture

  

  Fine arts feel with this sample. Light green and gray colours and circular profile photo add artistic touch. Section headers bordered with top and bottom grid lines. Teachers, directors, and assistants template.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 8091 Filename: overture.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 17:03:00 / 6101

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• Colour Bricks

  

  Thick, coloured side bars for each section in this sample add a little flair to the traditional resume layout. It's creativity without overstatement.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 6267 Filename: colour-bricks.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:39:00 / 5717

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• Great Experience

  

  Jump right into your experience and education. Shadowed section titles offset bold fonts for organization and job titles. Complimentary turquoise footer adds design touch.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 6136 Filename: great-experience.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 20:46:00 / 5815

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• Traditional Table

  

  Sections are stacked in tables with column grid lines and a shaded table header. Great for teachers, professors, and IT candidates.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 5532 Filename: traditional-table.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 20:34:00 / 5764

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• Block Colour

  

  Classic made modern with block colour and different shapes. The ribbon shapes in this resume also give the impression of awards and high standards.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 4861 Filename: block-colour.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 17:30:00 / 5637

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• List It

  

  Bulleted lists spotlight your key strengths, education, and more in each key section. Dashed yellow-orange section lines and light blue headers add design touch with vertical name in the margin.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 4844 Filename: list-it.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 20:05:00 / 5710

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• Page One

  

  Banner footer with full-color profile photo, qualifications section, and light blue shading. Three-column design with bold headers and lines offers lots of space. Journalists, marketers, and communications specialists.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 4173 Filename: page-one.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 18:25:00 / 6168

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• Tied Together

  

  Compact rectangular style. Blue shades used for fonts and divider lines. Bulleted lists highlight key areas and strengths. Excellent template for service industry and recent graduates.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 3342 Filename: tied-together.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 21:08:00 / 5842

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Functional

• Glimmer

  

  Blue shades for backgrounds and section headers with a profile picture set on a light gray backdrop. Stars gauge showcase your key skills list. Computer, engineering, and scientific feel with this sample.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 202140 Filename: glimmer.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 17:20:00 / 6119

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• Designer's Touch

  

  Full-colour profile picture shows yourself. Light blue font colours for titles and arrow bullet points complement gray backgrounds and lines. Thin margins give page lots of room for information.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 27981 Filename: designers-touch.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 15:27:00 / 6020

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• Open Entry

  

  Classic, artsy page border provides a design appeal to this sample. Powerful entry-level resume design for job seekers without a lot of work experience and new graduates. Lots of open space for keywords, skills, and training or certifications.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 9448 Filename: open-entry.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 12:09:00 / 5920

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• Framed

  

  Not an obvious frame, but the coloured banner at the top of the page and the coloured text help define and focus attention on the name of the candidate and their opening statement.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 8407 Filename: framed.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 18:16:00 / 5668

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• Block Step

  

  This resume makes clever use of colour and shapes to help the reader navigate around the resume. Three steps of block colour lead down to the main resume where block colour clearly divide content sections.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 6330 Filename: block-step.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 11:34:00 / 4955

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• Colour Contrast

  

  Contrasting colours help to separate and organize your information and headings. Experiment with different colours but remember that many colours will not print out exactly the same as the on-screen version.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 5208 Filename: colour-contrast.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 17:42:00 / 5646

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• Casual Blue

  

  If safe and conservative white is not for you, this resume design will definitely help you to stand out. Coloured background is not something you can pull off on your home printer so only chose this option if you plan on using professional printing service.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 3930 Filename: casual-blue.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 17:18:00 / 5628

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Combination

• Steely

  

  Very formal-looking sample with a corporate feel. Steel gray and blue shadings and profile photo make this one all business. Legal assistants, financial planners, and hospital administrators – have a look.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 279702 Filename: steely.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 16:32:00 / 6074

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• Career Pitch

  

  Blue backgrounds offset bold, white section headers and orang titles with plus-sign bullet points catch the eye. Engineer, IT, data, and communications specialist example.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 59921 Filename: career-pitch.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 16:57:00 / 6095

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• Organized

  

  Organized tabular layout with vertical section headers with all-caps white titles and blue backgrounds. Light gray shading for description areas and open blue circle meters to assess your key skills.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 50586 Filename: organized.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 19:09:00 / 6267

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• Show and Tell

  

  Wonderful template for realtors, insurance agents, interior designer, or home contractor. Full color profile photo with blue background. Strength graphs spotlight your expertise.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 49296 Filename: show-tell.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 18:51:00 / 6186

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• Creative Formal

  

  Two columns separated by white and gray backgrounds give creative touch with formal feel. Icon images and blue fonts complete the sample.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 46395 Filename: creative-formal.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 15:54:00 / 6047

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• Skilful

  

  Showcase your key skills with the olive-green and gray block graphs that complement the gray backgrounds and olive-green section divider lines. Excellent template when applying for the next level position.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 40433 Filename: skilful.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 22:44:00 / 6412

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• Lists of Expertises

  

  Deep, forest greens and light blues offer a formal feel in this sample. Lots of bold sections with bulleted lists to include all of your qualifications and expertises.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 28280 Filename: lists-expertises.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 12:21:00 / 5932

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• Formative Traditional

  

  Blue and gray header shading with maroon titles add creative touch to traditional example. Skills section includes graphs to rank your strengths and thin margins to include all of your information.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 21040 Filename: formative-traditional.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 16:23:00 / 6068

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• One Two Three

  

  Open black and red circles with inset numbers for bullet points and sequential section headings and light gray backgrounds make this sample pop. Round profile photo maintains the look.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 20060 Filename: one-two-three.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 17:40:00 / 6128

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• Cavalier

  

  This two-page, two-column sleek resume is the perfect choice for mid-career and senior level professionals with significant work history, career achievements, and skills that need to be highlighted. The dark red section headings and the use of steel gray titles lend authority and distinction. This template is the perfect choice for accountants, engineers, and IT professionals.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 19391 Filename: cavalier.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 20:00:00 / 6324

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• Score-card

  

  A centered resume format that places visual emphasis on key skills by means of a 10 point rating scale.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 18809 Filename: score-card.docx Uploaded: 2015-10-10 08:39:00 / 8314

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• Advertise

  Put a full-frontal, colour photo of yourself here to compliment the blues and whites. Inviting appeal great for realtors, insurance and advertisement sales agents, and contractors.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 17212 Filename: advertise.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 21:00:00 / 5833

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• Lively Step

  

  Bright orange and green shadings with a light blue font colouring make this sample lively. Rate your expertise with the green and gra squared bar meters. Great template for designers, marketers, and communications specialists.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 16455 Filename: lively-step.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 20:55:00 / 6351

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• Springing

  

  Light purples and greens give a spring touch here. Use a photo of yourself and the bar meters to showcase your many qualifications. Great for marketing, sales, and hospitality professionals.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 15773 Filename: springing.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 13:28:00 / 5984

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• Fades of Green

  

  White and bold font types set on green-fading backgrounds catch the eye with the full-coloured photo of yourself. Large summary of qualifications area and many conventional sections in this template.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 15502 Filename: fades-green.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 12:56:00 / 5951

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• Foundation

  

  Orange and gray titles with mix of one, two, and three columns with thin divider lines in this sample. Enlarged, italicized objective footer gives creative appeal. Clerical, IT, sales, or engineering usage.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 12933 Filename: foundation.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 18:34:00 / 6177

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• Spirited Professional

  

  Large footer section with orange background, bold white fonts and a full-colour profile photo. Bold headers and maroon titles complete the overall creative feel. Public relations, graphic designer, or sales sample.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 12327 Filename: spirited-professional.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 20:30:00 / 6339

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• Bold Contrast

  

  Strong use of contrasting colours makes this resume stand out. A simple layout, using block colour to highlight your strengths. Make the most of positive feedback from customers or bosses by quoting what they have said about you.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 12085 Filename: bold-contrast.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 11:30:00 / 4940

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• Positive Showing

  

  Orange plus signs and headers with thin border line define each section. Gray and black squares with an inner dot showcase key competencies meters. Plenty of space for those with a lot of experience and accomplishments.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 11429 Filename: positive-showing.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 19:28:00 / 6296

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• Prelude

  

  Gray-shaded squares with introductory information set next to work experience descriptions provide room for more detail and a designer's touch. Light yellows used for titles and shading.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 10641 Filename: prelude.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 19:12:00 / 6272

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• Refined

  

  Designed for professionals seeking to highlight their key strengths, this free resume template has a refined and professional format, with just a touch of light blue, gray shading, and dotted lines that add a contemporary vibe. This two-column classy design provides plenty of room for mid-career professionals to highlight their skills, work history, education, and objectives.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 10354 Filename: refined.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 18:32:00 / 6174

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• Present Yourself

  

  Dashed yellow-green page border with section borderlines in a dashed light gray. Circle gauges set in olive green and dark blue to rank your key expertises. Perfect sample for computer professionals.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 9984 Filename: present.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 22:11:00 / 6396

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• Check Box

  

  A coloured background highlights the section headings and the font colours for the titles compliment the backgrounds. Use the check boxes and lines to bullet all that you offer.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 8943 Filename: check-box.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:49:00 / 5727

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• What the people say

  

  Jump straight into what people say about you. Show-off your best achievements through the words of others.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 7829 Filename: people-say.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:16:00 / 5701

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• Front and Center

  

  Boxed and shaded profile area provides lots of room to tell all about yourself. Gray vertical and horizontal draw focus to the section headings and the centered descriptions and key words keep the reader scanning the page.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 7442 Filename: front-center.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 13:25:00 / 5981

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• Functional Showcase

  

  Multi-column layout with thin section divider lines. Work history list section and power bars to highlight your expertises. Excellent format for administrative, service industry, and labor professionals.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 6179 Filename: functional-showcase.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-09 19:35:00 / 6306

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• Logos

  

  Travel, sales, branding professionals, and entrepreneurs utilize this sample to feature company logos with a shaded, bulleted key skills section.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 6114 Filename: logos.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-07 20:41:00 / 5810

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• Testimonials

  

  Summarize your skill-set succinctly at the start of your resume and have the people that matter endorse what you say about yourself.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 5804 Filename: testimonials.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 19:05:00 / 5692

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• Open

  

  Open-ended block sections with thin and thick deep brown-shaded grid outlines. Arrows used for bulleted lists and italic fonts for margin headings and titles. Stimulating appeal.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 4030 Filename: open.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 12:01:00 / 5911

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• Salmon

  

  Lots of colour looks more expensive and a distinctive colour scheme will make your resume stand out. The 'tick' is a very positive image to use instead of a standard bullet point.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 3548 Filename: salmon.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-06 17:37:00 / 5643

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• Blocks

  

  Thick, bold outlines define each block section. Limited use of shading for a few areas adds design touch. Traditional information with a creative layout.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 3545 Filename: blocks.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 11:18:00 / 5881

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• Qualified

  

  White fonts set on green and deep gray background for headers. Combination of two columns and three columns for skills lists and qualifications. Teachers, retail and service job seekers stand out with this sample.

  Size: 183 B Downloads: 3238 Filename: qualified.docx Uploaded: 2014-05-08 11:49:00 / 5905