Minimal Resume Template
Pure typography, no rules or color, maximum readability. Build it free with Applio, customize the colors and fonts, keep it ATS-friendly, and export to PDF in one click.
Best for
- Students and academics
- Roles that value substance over style
- Anyone submitting to strict ATS systems
Why the Minimal template works
Nothing but well-set type and spacing, so every applicant tracking system parses it perfectly.
Every Applio template is built to pass Applicant Tracking Systems: standard section headings, a clean single flow, and real selectable text (never an image), so recruiters' software reads every line. Around 70% of résumés are filtered out before a human sees them, so a parseable layout like this one matters as much as what you write.
Minimal template — FAQ
Is the Minimal resume template free?
Yes. You can build a résumé with the Minimal template completely free in Applio, customize the colors and fonts, and download it. No credit card is required to start.
Is the Minimal template ATS-friendly?
Yes. The Minimal template uses a clean, single-flow structure with standard section headings, so Applicant Tracking Systems can parse every line. Applio also includes a free ATS checker to score your résumé against any job.
Who should use the Minimal resume template?
Students and academics, Roles that value substance over style, Anyone submitting to strict ATS systems. Nothing but well-set type and spacing, so every applicant tracking system parses it perfectly.
Can I customize the Minimal template?
Absolutely. In the Applio editor you can change the accent color, fonts, spacing, and section order, then export to PDF, HTML, or plain text.
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