Even with the highest qualifications or most relevant experience, it can be hard to get attention in many industries. Sometimes all you need is a creative resume with a little flair and flavor to catch the eyes of employers.
So if you feel that you meet all the requirements listed in a job description, but lack a resume that will get you noticed by recruiters and hiring managers, then download one of our creative resume templates below. Our template designs were inspired by our team’s favorite World Heritage Sites in the United States and are all free to download as a Microsoft Word document.
See also > Basic Resume Templates
1. The Olympic Resume Template
Why it’s called the Olympic, and who should use it
Within Olympic National Park stands the snowy peak of Mount Olympus. The heading of this template is meant to resemble the glacial mountain ridge line, while also drawing attention to the job seeker’s name and position. The Olympic resume design helps to accommodate job seekers with a longer resume introduction.
Margins: | Text Features |
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Top = .50" | Font = Calibri |
Bottom = .50" | Name Size = 36pt |
Right = .50" | Header Size = 16pt |
Left = .50" | Bullet Point Size = 11pt |
Download the Olympic Template Pack
2. The Redwood Resume Template
Why it’s called the Redwood, and who should use it
The Redwood template gets its name from the Redwood National Park, which hosts the majority of one of the largest tree species on Earth. This resume design has its own redwood of sorts that stretches the length of the left-side of the resume and emphasizes the applicant’s name, career objective, education, and additional skills. Use this template if you need room on your resume to include 3 or more previous professional experiences.
Margins: | Text Features |
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Top = .56" | Font = Verdana |
Bottom = .50" | Name Size = 18pt |
Right = .50" | Header Size = 14pt |
Left = .50" | Bullet Point Size = 11pt |
Redwood Black and White
Redwood Forest Green
Redwood Aquatic Blue
Redwood Ruby Red
Redwood Amethyst Purple
Download the Redwood Template Pack
3. The Monticello Resume Template
Why it’s called the Monticello, and who should use it
The Monticello template is structured much like Thomas Jefferson’s neoclassical home that it was named after. Hiring managers are directed down a “central hallway” with the different resume sections on either side. Notice how one of the first things that the hiring manager will see when they look at the Monticello is the “Key Skills” sections. So if you have a particularly impressive set of skills, be sure to choose this resume design.
Margins: | Text Features |
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Top = .50" | Font = Calibri |
Bottom = .50" | Name Size = 26pt |
Right = .50" | Header Size = 18pt |
Left = .50" | Bullet Point Size = 11pt |
Monticello Black and White
Monticello Forest Green
Monticello Aquatic Blue
Monticello Ruby Red
Monticello Amethyst Purple
Download the Monticello Template Pack
4. The Independence Resume Template
Why it’s called the Independence, and who should use it
Independence Hall is regarded as the birthplace of America; both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed in the famed Assembly Room. To commemorate such a profound and meaningful symbol of our history, we created the Independence template. This resume design uses two horizontal section breaks to separate the resume introduction from the candidate’s professional experience, thereby allowing us to maximize the amount of information that job seeker’s can include in their resume. You’ll also notice that we have swapped out normal bullet points for check boxes so that when hiring managers read it, they feel like they are checking off all your qualifications for the position. Use this template if you have specific achievements that you want to highlight.
Margins: | Text Features |
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Top = .50" | Font = Calibri |
Bottom = .50" | Name Size = 24pt |
Right = .50" | Header Size = 12pt |
Left = .50" | Bullet Point Size = 11pt |
Independence Black and White
Independence Forest Green
Independence Aquatic Blue
Independence Ruby Red
Independence Amethyst Purple
Download the Independence Template Pack
5. The Yellowstone Resume Template
Why it’s called the Yellowstone, and who should use it
When most people think of Yellowstone National Park, the first thing that comes to mind are the geysers, particularly Old Faithful. We like to refer to this resume design as the the “Old Faithful Template” because it has one of the highest interview rates among all of our templates. Our Yellowstone design is favored by hiring managers because it offers so much information on the applicant without being overwhelming or hard to read. While this template is great for just about any kind of job seeker, it works best for those who have specific areas of expertise, have received professional awards, and have had notable achievements in their previous jobs.
Margins: | Text Features |
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Top = .50" | Font = Calibri |
Bottom = .50" | Name Size = 20pt |
Right = .50" | Header Size = 14pt |
Left = .50" | Bullet Point Size = 11pt |