Slate resume template

It suits nearly any field where a quiet, polished page is the safe bet: product and UX, consulting, operations, sales or finance. Unlike most minimal layouts, Slate keeps a place for a photo, useful in Germany, Turkey and other countries where one is customary; for US and UK applications, switch it off.

Your name is set large and bold with tight letter spacing, above a gray headline and plain-text contact details; an optional round photo sits top right. Headings are small, widely spaced capitals, dates align right in gray, and languages run row by row with the level on the right.

• Dark rule under the header and hairlines under each section heading
• Outlined skill tags instead of filled chips
• Optional round photo beside your name, easy to switch off

One column, standard headings and icon-free contact details give applicant tracking systems (ATS) a clean read. Parsers skip the photo, though many US employers prefer resumes without one. The tag outlines are only borders: each skill is read as a plain word.

• Group your skills, for example into Tools and Expertise, so the tags form tidy rows.
• If you use a photo, pick a calm, well-lit headshot; on an almost colorless page, a busy background draws the eye first.