LaTeX Resume Template

What is a LaTeX resume?

A LaTeX resume is a resume typeset with LaTeX, the document system that scientists and engineers use to write research papers. It gives you tight, even spacing, sharp type and a dense one-page layout, which is why it is so common among software, data and engineering candidates. Most people build one by editing a template's code in Overleaf, an online LaTeX editor. This LaTeX resume template gives you the same look through a simple form, so you get the polish without writing or debugging any code.

Why tech recruiters like LaTeX resumes

• More fits on one page. Narrow margins and compact headings leave room for four projects and a full skills list without dropping the font below 10 points.
• Everything lines up. Dates sit flush right, headings share one style and bullets align, so the page is fast to scan.
• It looks familiar. In software, data and research hiring, the format is common, and a well-made one reads as careful work.

The layout only helps if the content is strong. A LaTeX resume with vague bullets still loses to a plain resume with clear results. Fill in the template above and see your own details in this layout in a few minutes.

Is a LaTeX resume ATS-friendly?

Yes, when it uses one column and downloads as a text-based PDF. Applicant tracking systems read most LaTeX PDFs well. Problems come from three places:

1. Joined letters. LaTeX joins letter pairs such as "fi" and "fl" into a single character. Without the right setting, software can read "profile" as "prole". Popular code templates such as Jake's Resume add a line to fix this, and many copies online leave it out.
2. Two columns. Templates such as Deedy split the page in half, and some systems read straight across both columns, mixing your skills into your work history.
3. Icons. Phone, email and GitHub icons carry no readable text, so a system may miss your contact details.

The LaTeX template here uses one column, plain text labels and a text-based PDF, so none of these apply. To be sure, run your file through the ATS resume checker and see which sections and skills it picks up before you apply.

This matters because most applications pass through one of these systems before a person sees them. Jobscan's 2026 ATS usage report found one in use at 97.4% of Fortune 500 companies.

LaTeX in Overleaf or a resume builder?

• Getting started: in Overleaf you create an account, open a template and edit the code. Here you fill in a form or upload your old resume.
• Skills needed: basic LaTeX commands in Overleaf. None here.
• When something breaks: in Overleaf you read compile errors and fix the code. Here the layout is handled for you.
• A version for each job: in Overleaf you copy the project, edit and recompile. Here you change the text and download again.
• ATS check: not built into Overleaf. Here you check your score in the same place.
• Design control: full in Overleaf. Here the layout is fixed and the content is yours.

If you enjoy LaTeX and want full control over every margin, Overleaf is a fine choice. If you want the look and need to tailor your resume for many applications, filling in a form saves hours each week. That time is better spent on applications and interview prep.

Jake's Resume, Deedy and Awesome-CV compared

These are the three LaTeX resume templates you will see most often, and each suits a different candidate.

• Jake's Resume: one column, black and white, very dense. The most copied LaTeX template for software internships and new graduate roles. It reads well in tracking systems when the joined-letter fix is left in.
• Deedy: two columns, with skills and education in a narrow left column. It fits a lot of detail, but the split layout is the riskiest of the three for tracking systems.
• Awesome-CV: one column with colour accents, icons and a modern header. It looks polished for senior or design-aware roles, but it needs the XeLaTeX compiler and its icons carry no text.

The LaTeX template on this page sits closest to Jake's Resume: one column, compact and plain, with the ATS risks removed.

How to fill in each section

• Header: your name, phone, a professional email, city, and LinkedIn and GitHub written as readable links, such as github.com/ananyarao. Skip the photo and full address.
• Education: degree, college, graduation year, and CGPA or GPA if it is strong. Students and recent graduates put this section first.
• Experience and internships: role, company and dates, then two to four bullets that follow one pattern: action verb, what you did, the result. Example: "Cut API response time from 800 ms to 220 ms by adding Redis caching to the order service."
• Projects: project name and tech stack on one line, then two bullets with the outcome and a link. Example: "Built a Flask app that ranks resumes against job posts, 81% match accuracy on 500 labelled pairs."
• Technical skills: group them as Languages, Frameworks and Tools. List only what you can discuss in an interview.
• Achievements: hackathon results, competitive programming ranks, publications and open source contributions, each with one line of proof.

LaTeX resume examples by role

• Software engineer: lead with projects and internships, and keep the skills block tight. Recruiters look for shipped work, test coverage and scale.
• Data scientist or analyst: put the dataset size, the model or method and the business result in each bullet, such as "Forecast weekly demand for 1,200 products, cutting stock-outs by 18%".
• Research or higher studies: add a Publications section and list your advisor or lab. The dense layout suits long lists of papers and talks.

Not sure the dense look suits your field? Compare it with the other ATS-friendly resume templates before you decide.

Turning your current resume into a LaTeX resume

You do not need to retype anything. Upload your current resume and your details flow into the LaTeX layout section by section. Then check three things: that every bullet still fits on one or two lines, that your skills are grouped rather than listed in one long row, and that the whole resume fits on one page. That takes minutes, not the evening it can take to fix code in a LaTeX editor.

A LaTeX resume for campus placements

LaTeX resumes are common in engineering placement seasons, because they let you fit projects, internships, coding ranks and positions of responsibility on one page. Follow your placement cell's format if it gives one. If not, lead with Education, put your two strongest projects next, and keep a line for coding profiles such as LeetCode or Codeforces ratings if they are strong.

When a LaTeX resume is not the best choice

• Design, marketing and content roles. A layout with more visual personality shows taste better. Pair it with a portfolio link.
• Sales, operations and HR roles. Recruiters in these fields often prefer a warmer, more open layout such as the Harvard resume template.
• Senior candidates with ten or more years of experience. Two pages are normal at that level, and the dense look can feel cramped.
• First-job applicants outside tech. The Fresher resume template gives your education and projects more room to breathe.

Common LaTeX resume mistakes

• Shrinking the font to fit everything. Below 10 points the page gets hard to read. Cut your weakest bullet instead.
• Copying a popular template and changing only the name. Recruiters see the same layout many times a day. The resumes that stand out have specific results, not a rare design.
• Spilling onto a second page by two lines. Tighten one bullet in each section and it will fit.
• Links that only say "GitHub". Write the address out so it works when printed and when software reads it.
• Skipping the check after export. A resume that looks perfect can still lose a section in parsing.

Get started

Pick the LaTeX template, add your details or upload your current resume, and check your ATS score before you send it. A tidy layout gets your resume read. Clear results get you the interview, and the interview gets you the job.