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Markdown Resume Templates

License: MIT PRs Welcome

Professional, free, and open-source resume templates written in Markdown. Perfect for developers, designers, and anyone who loves working with plain text.

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Browse the templates below
  2. Copy the markdown file that fits your needs
  3. Customize with your information
  4. Convert to PDF instantly at MarkdownResume.app

📋 Why Markdown Resumes?

  • Version Control Friendly - Track changes with Git
  • ATS Compatible - Clean formatting passes Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Easy to Maintain - Update in any text editor
  • Portable - Works anywhere, no proprietary software needed
  • Fast - Focus on content, not formatting
  • Open Source - Free forever

📁 Available Templates

Software Developer Resumes

Creative & Design Resumes

Business & Management Resumes

Academic & Research Resumes

Entry Level & Student Resumes

Specialized Resumes

🎯 How to Use

Option 1: Using MarkdownResume.app (Recommended)

  1. Choose a template from the list above
  2. Copy the raw markdown content
  3. Go to MarkdownResume.app
  4. Paste your content
  5. Customize and download as PDF

Option 2: Manual Conversion

# Using pandoc
pandoc resume.md -o resume.pdf

# Using markdown-pdf
markdown-pdf resume.md

✏️ Customization Tips

  • Replace placeholder text with your actual information
  • Keep it to 1-2 pages maximum
  • Use bold for emphasis on key achievements
  • Include quantifiable results (increased by 40%, saved $50K, etc.)
  • Remove sections that don't apply to you
  • Tailor content to each job application

🔍 SEO & ATS Optimization

All templates are designed to be:

  • ATS-friendly - Simple formatting that parsing software can read
  • Keyword-rich - Include relevant skills and technologies
  • Clean structure - Logical hierarchy with clear headers
  • Scannable - Easy for recruiters to quickly review

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! To add a new template:

  1. Fork this repository
  2. Create a new .md file in the templates/ directory
  3. Follow the existing format and structure
  4. Submit a pull request

Please ensure your template:

  • Uses clear, semantic markdown
  • Includes placeholder content
  • Is ATS-compatible
  • Follows professional resume best practices

📝 Template Structure

Each template follows this general structure:

# Your Name
Contact information

## Summary
Brief professional summary

## Experience
### Job Title | Company | Dates
- Achievement-focused bullet points

## Education
Degrees and certifications

## Skills
Technical and soft skills

🛠️ Tools & Resources

📜 License

MIT License - feel free to use these templates for personal or commercial purposes.

⭐ Support This Project

If these templates helped you land a job, please:

  • Star this repository
  • Share it with friends
  • Contribute new templates
  • Spread the word about MarkdownResume.app

📧 Questions?

Open an issue or visit MarkdownResume.app for more resources.


Made with ❤️ for the developer community | Convert your markdown resume to PDF at MarkdownResume.app

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Professional markdown resume templates for developers, designers, and job seekers. Free, open-source CV templates optimized for ATS systems. Convert to PDF instantly with MarkdownResume.app

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