Harvard Resume Template
The layout Harvard's career office is known for — a centered name, quiet section headings and clean single-column structure, typeset in LaTeX with no markup to learn.
- Free to use
- ATS-friendly PDF
- Fill a form — no LaTeX
- Edit and re-download anytime
Harvard's published résumé format has become a default for a reason: it puts the content first. There is no colour block, no sidebar and no photo — just your name centered at the top, restrained section headings, and even whitespace that lets each entry breathe. Recruiters and admissions committees can scan it in seconds, and an Applicant Tracking System reads it without tripping over multi-column layout.
This template reproduces that look faithfully and typesets it with real LaTeX, so the spacing and typography stay crisp at any length. You fill in a form — education, experience, publications, skills and any custom section — and Lampzi compiles the PDF. Nothing to install, no Overleaf, no LaTeX syntax.
It works equally well as a one-page professional resume or a longer academic CV, because the single-column structure simply extends cleanly as you add more.
Who this template is for
- Graduate-school and fellowship applicants
- Researchers, academics and PhD candidates
- Consulting, finance and other traditional fields
- Anyone who wants a clean, no-frills, content-first resume
Why this layout works
Centered classic header
Your name and contact details sit centered at the top, exactly as the Harvard format is known for.
Quiet section headings
Understated headings and rules keep the focus on your content, not the decoration.
Single-column, ATS-safe
A straightforward single column that Applicant Tracking Systems parse cleanly every time.
PDF in minutes
Fill the form and download a recruiter-ready PDF — no LaTeX required.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Harvard resume template?
It follows the classic single-column format Harvard's career office publishes and popularised. It is an independent LaTeX implementation, not an official Harvard product.
Can I use it for both a one-page resume and a longer CV?
Yes. The single-column structure extends cleanly, so it works as a tight one-page resume or a multi-page academic CV with publications and research.
Do I need to know LaTeX?
No. You fill in a form and Lampzi compiles the LaTeX for you — nothing to install and no Overleaf.
Is it ATS-friendly?
Yes. It is single-column searchable text with standard section headings, which Applicant Tracking Systems read correctly.
Build your resume with this template
Fill in a form, choose a colour, and download an ATS-friendly PDF.
Adapted from CV - Harvard-like by Aline R. Antunes, used under the LPPL 1.3c License. Modified by Lampzi.
