Ember resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Ember is best for: Creative, sales and hospitality roles.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Ember layout looks like
A warm gradient sidebar with skill bars beside a white main column.
The photo only appears if you upload one. In the builder, the Show these details? panel lets you show or hide the photo, date of birth, nationality, marital status and visa status — and that single setting applies to the preview, the PDF, the Word file and printing.
Who the Ember template suits
Think twice for: Printing in greyscale.
Is Ember ATS-friendly?
Two columns; the Text PDF and .docx are linear.
Whatever design you choose, the builder's Application view shows the same content as a simple one-column page, and the Text PDF and .docx downloads keep selectable text in a clear reading order. No tool can guarantee how a particular employer's system reads a file, so follow the job advert's instructions. More in our ATS-friendly resume guide.
Tips for a stronger Ember resume
- Orange and red accents suit Ember.
- Keep sidebar text short.
- Use the design PDF for emails and the Text PDF for portals.
How to make a Ember resume in 5 steps
- Open Ember in the free builder — no account needed.
- Enter your details in the form, or import a JSON backup from another device.
- Click any text on the page to edit it in place; press Enter to finish or Esc to cancel.
- Check page flow with the page markers, then look at Application view for portals.
- Download a Text PDF, a Word .docx, a Design PDF or print.
Ember template FAQ
Are Ember skill bars a rating?
No, they are decorative.
Does Ember support a photo?
Yes, at the top of the sidebar.
Is the Ember template free?
Yes. Ember is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Ember to another template without losing my content?
Yes. Your details are stored once and every template reads the same content, so switching designs never deletes anything. You can also undo a change.
Which file should I send to an online application portal?
Use the Text PDF or the Word (.docx) download. Both keep your content in a simple reading order with selectable text. Use the Design PDF when you email the resume directly to a person.