Free Resume Templates by Profession

A generic resume template rarely survives contact with an ATS. Each profession below has its own expected sections, its own keyword set recruiters and applicant tracking systems scan for, and — since AdaptIT Pro builds for 8 countries — its own licensing or registration details that change depending on where you're applying. Pick your profession to see what actually belongs on the resume, then build it correctly formatted for your country.

Quick answer There's no single "best" resume template — the right structure depends on your profession (a nurse's license number belongs near the top; a software engineer's belongs nowhere) and your target country (the same nursing license is called something different in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand). The guides below cover what to include, the exact keywords recruiters search for, common mistakes, and how format expectations shift by country — each one links straight to the correctly-formatted, free AdaptIT Pro tool for your target country.
NurseLicensure, clinical skills, ATS keywords Software EngineerTechnical stack, project metrics, portfolio TeacherCertification, classroom outcomes AccountantDesignations, GAAP/IFRS, reporting Project ManagerCertifications, methodology, scope Administrative AssistantSoftware, scheduling, office scope Customer ServiceMetrics, CRM tools, resolution rate MarketingChannels, campaign metrics, tools Truck DriverLicense class, safety record, routes ElectricianLicense level, code compliance, trade

Why the country matters as much as the profession

A resume built for a US hiring manager and a CV built for a UK one aren't the same document — paper size, photo conventions, and what counts as a legally safe detail to disclose all shift at the border, on top of the profession-specific differences covered in each guide above. For the full breakdown of format rules across all 8 countries AdaptIT Pro supports — paper size, photo policy, visa disclosures, and more — see the complete country-by-country format guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a different resume for each profession?

You need different content and emphasis, not necessarily a different document format. The sections that matter most, the keywords an ATS scans for, and the credentials worth featuring near the top all change by profession — a licensed trade or healthcare role needs credentials up front, while a marketing or software role benefits more from quantified project outcomes.

Will a generic resume template pass an ATS for my profession?

It might get parsed correctly, but it likely won't rank well against other applicants, since generic templates rarely include the specific keywords and credential formats recruiters and ATS software search for in a given field. Profession-specific guidance closes that gap.

Does my professional license or certification format change by country?

Often, yes — this is especially true in regulated fields like nursing, teaching, accounting, and skilled trades, where the licensing body, registration number format, and even the credential's name differ from country to country. Each profession guide above covers the country-specific version where it applies.

Build the correctly-formatted version — free, no trial

Pick your profession above for the specifics, then build the country-correct version in about 15 minutes. No account, no watermark, no card required.

See the full country-by-country format guide →