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Create a resume that stands out from other candidates using the free resume builder and templates by Microsoft Word.

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Make a resume in minutes with ready-to-use templates

Easily customize a professional-looking resume template to download and share with ease. Discover a variety of resume layouts, styles, color palettes, and fonts.

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Use ATS-friendly resume templates

Ensure resumes pass through the Application Tracking System (ATS) by using ATS-friendly resume templates. All ATS resume templates in Word are designed with standard fonts, layouts, and clearly labeled headings, ensuring readability and accurate assessment. Find the perfect resume template with job-specific ATS keywords already included.

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Apply grammar and spell checks

Write with confidence and maintain credibility by proofreading resumes for spelling mistakes with spell checker. Automatically review resumes to find any grammatical mistakes like incorrect plurals and punctuation using the grammar checker. Improve resumes in no time with AI editing enhancements and suggestions.

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Create resumes faster with AI tools

Apply for jobs faster and stay focused on what matters by seamlessly writing a resume with Copilot in Word. Effortlessly ask Copilot to draft a resume outline for you or quickly improve existing resumes with AI. Instantly receive resume keyword suggestions that are tailored to your role-specific skills and job titles.

How to create a resume using a free template in Word

  1. In your browser, explore Word resume templates

  2. Double click on the resume template you want to use

  3. Replace the text with your personal information

  4. Save, print, and share your resume as a PDF

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Explore resume templates by job titles

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Build a resume in minutes

Showcase skills, qualifications, and get noticed by recruiters faster in your job search with an editable resume or CV template. Follow placeholder text to help guide resume layout and included relevant information. Easily enhance resumes with AI by asking Copilot in Word to draft resume improvements and copy suggestions.

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Leverage AI tools to perfect resumes

Save time writing a resume from scratch by chatting with Copilot to generate an outline for any job. Copilot can help extract job accomplishments from existing documents, emails, or LinkedIn profile to shape any resume. If you already have a resume, easily ask Copilot to suggest improvements on the tone, readability, or copy refinements like clarity, inclusiveness, and vocabulary.

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Customize resume colors, fonts, and layout

Personalize resume templates with custom color schemes and fonts, or quickly create a matching cover letter in the same style. Explore a wide range of professionally designed, ATS recruiter-friendly resume themes like vintage, modern, black and white, and more.

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Showcase information that matters

Know exactly what information to highlight in each section of a resume by following the template copy suggestions. Choose from different resume formats to best suit a specific job description, experience level, or career path. Each resume template is specifically designed to help you write a resume faster and hassle-free.

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Use ATS-friendly resume templates

Create a resume with confidence and ensure your document passes the Application Tracking System (ATS) screening process with an ATS-friendly resume template. Choose from a wide range of standardized templates that won't be filtered out of application systems. Also create corresponding ATS-friendly cover letters to send to recruiters as well.

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Print and download without limitations

Download and share a resume or CV for free as a document, PDF, or a OneDrive link for access from anywhere. Save time when applying for multiple job opportunities at once by saving a resume as an editable template, so you can reuse, edit, and share instantly.

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