Resume Template is a single-page, one-column LaTeX resume template for freshers, built on the works of Jake's Resume and sb2nov, that produces a PDF resume via Overleaf or any LaTeX editor.
What is the Resume Template?
The Resume Template is a LaTeX-based resume template designed specifically for freshers. It takes a .tex file as input and compiles into a single-page, one-column PDF with predefined sections: Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Achievements, and Positions of Responsibility. The template runs on Overleaf or any local LaTeX installation. It is derived from the open-source projects by Jake's Resume (github.com/jakegut/resume) and sb2nov (github.com/sb2nov/resume).
Key Features
- Single-page one-column layout — The template enforces a concise, single-page design that uses horizontal space efficiently, responding to the common problem of resume builders wasting space.
- Prebuilt sections — Six standard sections are included: Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Achievements, and Positions of Responsibility, so freshers don't have to structure from scratch.
- LaTeX based — The template is a .tex file that works with any LaTeX compiler and is ready to use on Overleaf as a template.
- Based on proven designs — It builds on the popular resume templates from Jake's Resume and sb2nov, both widely used in the tech community.
- Free alternative to paid resume builders — The author created it as a response to resume builder websites that are paid to use properly, making this a cost-free option for students.
- Showcase variants — The repository includes additional design showcases, such as a Deedy-inspired layout and a cover letter template, giving users style options beyond the default.
- Simple customization — Users edit plain-text .tex fields for their own details and recompile, avoiding the repetitive formatting changes required in word processors.
Who is it for?
Freshers and entry-level candidates who need a clean, professional one-page resume for job or internship applications. It is also useful for students who want to learn LaTeX while creating a resume, and for anyone dissatisfied with the constraints of graphical resume builders. The template's standard sections map directly to what entry-level recruiters expect.
What can you do with it?
- Freshers: Generate a one-page PDF resume with sections for education, projects, skills, achievements, and positions of responsibility, suitable for campus placements or job portals.
- Internship seekers: Quickly customize the template in Overleaf with their internship-relevant projects and achievements, then export a polished PDF.
- LaTeX learners: Practice editing a real-world LaTeX document by filling in the .tex source and compiling to see immediate output.
- Cover letter writers: Use the accompanying cover letter showcase as a starting point for a matching cover letter document.
How does it work?
To start, use the repository as a template on Overleaf, or download the .tex file and open it in your preferred LaTeX editor. Replace the placeholder content in each section with your own details, then recompile the document to produce the final one-page PDF. The quick start guide in the repository gives these steps.
FAQ
Is this template free to use?
The source code is publicly available on GitHub, and the quick start recommends using it as a template on Overleaf, which does not require paying for a resume builder service. The author notes that many resume builder websites are paid to use properly, implying this template is a free alternative.
What sections does the template include?
The template includes six main sections: Education, Experience, Projects, Skills, Achievements, and Positions of Responsibility. These are all defined in the .tex file, so you only need to fill in your details under each heading.
Do I need to know LaTeX to use it?
You need to edit a .tex file, so basic familiarity with LaTeX syntax helps. However, because the structure is already defined, you can often just replace text between known commands and recompile. Overleaf provides an online editor with compilation at the click of a button.
Does the template include a cover letter?
The repository showcases a cover letter design alongside the main resume template. This suggests you can adapt the styles for cover letters, though the core template's documented focus is the one-page resume.
