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Resume Templates & Examples

Landing your first role shouldn't feel impossible. Our precision-engineered, ATS-optimized templates are specifically designed for CS graduates with zero internship experience.

Joined this week by grads from Stanford, CMU, UIUC
Alex Rivera
Software Engineer • New Grad
alex.rivera@stanford.edu • github.com/arivera
EDUCATION
Stanford University
B.S. Computer Science • 2025
GPA 3.87 • Relevant Coursework: CS161, CS224N, CS229
PROJECTS
Campus Marketplace Platform
Full-stack web app • React + Node
  • Built marketplace with 500+ active users; handled 2k+ transactions
  • Implemented real-time chat and Stripe payments
Resume Parser CLI
Python tool • Open source
  • ATS-friendly parser used by 1.2k+ students on GitHub
SKILLS
Java • Python • C++ • React • SQL • Git
ATS SCORE: 94/100
Passes 12 major ATS
THE PROBLEM

Most new grad resumes get filtered before a human sees them

Generic templates, fancy designs, and missing keywords kill your chances. Recruiters and ATS systems reject 75%+ of new grad applications in the first 6 seconds.

OUR SOLUTION

Templates built by people who actually review new grad resumes

Every template is tested against real ATS parsers used at top companies. Clean formatting, proper section ordering, and keyword-optimized structure that gets you interviews.

4 simple steps

Get interview-ready in minutes

1
Pick a template
Choose from 8+ ATS-optimized templates designed specifically for new grad SWE roles.
2
Customize with STAR
Use our built-in STAR analyzer to turn your projects and internships into powerful bullets.
3
Run ATS check
Instant feedback on keywords, formatting, and missing sections before you apply.
4
Export & apply
Download clean PDF, Google Doc, or Word. Optimized for both humans and machines.
REAL EXAMPLES

Templates that actually worked

Standard Tech
Most popular • 8,400 downloads
94% ATS
Clean single-column. Perfect for big tech and startups. Used by grads at Google, Meta, Stripe.
2 pages
STAR bullets
Projects section
Research + Industry
For ML / Research roles • 2,100 downloads
91% ATS
Emphasizes publications, research experience and technical depth. Great for PhD-track or research-heavy roles.
Publications
Research bullets
Skills matrix
Startup First
High impact, low bureaucracy • 3,900 downloads
89% ATS
Highlights shipped projects, metrics, and ownership. Ideal for early-stage startups and fast-moving teams.
Impact metrics
Side projects
Concise
FREE TOOLS

Make your resume stronger before you apply

ATS Resume Checker
Instant score + keyword gaps + formatting issues. Free for first 3 checks.
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STAR Bullet Analyzer
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PRICING

Simple pricing for new grads

Free
$0
Forever
  • 3 templates
  • Basic ATS checker (3 uses)
  • PDF & Google Doc export
Most popular
Pro
$9 /mo
  • Everything in Free
  • All 8+ templates
  • Unlimited ATS checks
  • STAR analyzer + suggestions
  • Word + PDF exports
Lifetime
$49 one-time
  • Everything in Pro
  • Never pay again
  • Early access to new templates
  • Priority support
No credit card required for Free tier • Cancel anytime

Frequently asked questions

Will these templates pass ATS at big tech?
Yes. They were built using real ATS parsers from companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. We test every update.
Can I use these for non-SWE roles?
They work well for any technical role (PM, Data, Quant, etc.), but they are optimized for software engineering new grad positions.
Do I need a LinkedIn or GitHub?
Strongly recommended. Our templates include clean sections for links and projects that recruiters actually click.