LaTeX Resume Template

A clean, professional, and ATS-friendly LaTeX resume template with modular structure for easy customization.

Preview (without photo)

Preview (with photo)

Features

• ATS-Friendly: Machine-readable PDF output optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems
• Modular Design: Separate files for each section allowing easy customization
• Professional Layout: Clean, modern design suitable for various industries
• Photo Support: Optional profile photo with rounded border
• Customizable Sections: Easy to add, remove, or modify sections
• Well-Documented: Clear code structure with helpful comments

Quick Start

Option 1: Using Overleaf (Recommended for beginners)

1. Download this repository as ZIP
2. Upload to Overleaf
3. Compile and start editing!

Option 2: Local LaTeX Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Buddhikanip/resume.git
   cd resume

2. Compile the resume:

   pdflatex resume.tex

File Structure

├── resume.tex              # Main LaTeX file
├── resume.pdf              # Your resume pdf file
├── content/                # Individual section files
│   ├── heading.tex         # Name and contact information
│   ├── about.tex           # Personal profile/summary
│   ├── experience.tex      # Work experience
│   ├── education.tex       # Educational background
│   ├── projects.tex        # Projects section
│   ├── skills.tex          # Technical skills
│   ├── achievements.tex    # Awards and achievements
│   ├── extra.tex           # Leadership & volunteering
│   └── references.tex      # References section
├── images/                 # Directory for profile photo
└── README.md               # This file

Customization Guide

1. Personal Information

Edit content/heading.tex to update your contact details:

\textbf{\Huge \scshape Your Name} \\ \vspace{1pt}
\small \href{tel:+1234567890}{+1 234 567 890} $|$ 
\href{mailto:your.email@example.com}{\underline{your.email@example.com}} $|$ 
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/yourprofile}{\underline{linkedin.com/in/yourprofile}} $|$
\href{https://github.com/yourusername}{\underline{github.com/yourusername}}

2. Adding a Profile Photo

1. Place your photo in the images/ directory (e.g., images/your_photo.jpg)
2. In content/heading.tex, comment out the "WITHOUT PHOTO" section
3. Uncomment the "WITH PHOTO" section and update the image path:

   \node at (0,0) {\includegraphics[width=0.2\textwidth]{images/your_photo.jpg}};

3. Customizing Sections

Adding Work Experience

In content/experience.tex:

\resumeCustomSubheading
  {\textbf{Company Name} $|$ \emph{Job Title}}{Start Date -- End Date}
  \resumeItemListStart
    \resumeItem{Description of your responsibilities and achievements}
    \resumeItem{Another achievement with quantifiable results}
  \resumeItemListEnd

Adding Projects

In content/projects.tex:

\resumeProjectHeading
  {\textbf{Project Name} $|$ \emph{Technologies Used}}{Date}
  \resumeItemListStart
    \resumeItem{Brief description of the project and your contributions}
    \resumeItem{Technologies used: React, Node.js, MongoDB, etc.}
  \resumeItemListEnd

Adding Skills

In content/skills.tex:

\resumeSubHeadingListStart
  \resumeItem{\textbf{Languages:} JavaScript, Python, Java, C++}
  \resumeItem{\textbf{Frameworks:} React, Node.js, Express, Django}
  \resumeItem{\textbf{Databases:} MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL}
\resumeSubHeadingListEnd

4. Adding/Removing Sections

To add a new section:

1. Create a new file in the content/ directory (e.g., content/certifications.tex)
2. Add the input command in resume.tex:

   %-----------CERTIFICATIONS-----------
   \input{content/certifications}

To remove a section, simply comment out or delete the corresponding \input{} line in resume.tex.

5. Styling Customizations

Changing Colors

Add color definitions after the packages:

\definecolor{primarycolor}{RGB}{0, 100, 200}
\titleformat{\section}{
  \vspace{-4pt}\scshape\raggedright\large
}{}{0em}{}[\color{primarycolor}\titlerule \vspace{-5pt}]

Adjusting Margins

Modify the margin adjustments in resume.tex:

\addtolength{\oddsidemargin}{-0.5in}    % Left margin
\addtolength{\evensidemargin}{-0.5in}   # Right margin
\addtolength{\textwidth}{1in}           # Text width
\addtolength{\topmargin}{-.5in}         # Top margin
\addtolength{\textheight}{1.0in}        # Text height

Available Commands

• \resumeSubheading{Title}{Date}{Subtitle}{Location} - For experience entries
• \resumeCustomSubheading{Title}{Date} - For custom entries
• \resumeProjectHeading{Title}{Date} - For projects
• \resumeItem{Description} - For bullet points
• \resumeSubItem{Description} - For sub-bullet points

Tips for ATS Optimization

1. Use standard section headings: "Experience", "Education", "Skills"
2. Include relevant keywords from job descriptions
3. Use simple formatting - avoid complex graphics or unusual fonts
4. Save as PDF to preserve formatting
5. Test your resume with online ATS checkers

Dependencies

This template requires the following LaTeX packages:

• latexsym, fullpage, titlesec, marvosym, color
• verbatim, enumitem, hyperref, fancyhdr
• babel, tabularx, graphicx, tikz

Most LaTeX distributions (TeXLive, MiKTeX) include these packages by default.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: "File not found" errors

• Solution: Ensure all files are in the correct directory structure

Issue: Photo not displaying

• Solution: Check that the image file exists and the path is correct in heading.tex

Issue: Compilation errors

• Solution: Make sure you have all required packages installed

Issue: Spacing problems

• Solution: Adjust \vspace{} commands in the relevant sections

Contributing

Feel free to:

• Report bugs by opening an issue
• Submit improvements via pull requests
• Share your customized versions

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Based on the excellent template by sb2nov/resume
• Use it on overleaf: Jake's Resume (Original template)
• Inspired by modern resume design trends

Support

If you find this template helpful, please consider:

• ⭐ Starring this repository
• 🐛 Reporting any issues you encounter
• 🚀 Sharing improvements or customizations

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Happy job hunting! 🎯