Harvard resume template

5 free designs · Updated 20 October 2026

The “Harvard” resume format is a classic, one-page layout used by many universities’ career offices: a serif font, centred name, education near the top and short bullet points that start with action words. It is popular for internships, graduate jobs, finance, consulting and academic roles.

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The Harvard resume format

  1. Header — name centred, then email, phone, city and LinkedIn.
  2. Education — degree, university, graduation year, GPA/marks and honours.
  3. Experience — job title, organisation, dates; 2–4 bullets each with a result.
  4. Leadership & activities — clubs, volunteering, projects.
  5. Skills & interests — languages, tools, certifications.

Tip: keep it to one page and use past tense for past roles.

Questions people ask

What is a Harvard resume?

A classic one-page resume style recommended by many university career offices: serif font, education first, and short action-word bullets.

Is the Harvard template ATS-friendly?

Yes. It is a simple one-column layout with real text.

Is this an official Harvard template?

No — it is our free template inspired by the classic format universities recommend.

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