Facet resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Facet is best for: Modern roles in tech, design and consulting that want a subtle geometric accent.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Facet layout looks like
Two small overlapping triangles in the top corner, triangle markers before section headings, crisp full-width dividers, and skills in a three-column grid with accent edges. Shapes stay outside the text area.
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 Facet template suits
Think twice for: Very traditional employers.
Is Facet ATS-friendly?
Single-column body; decoration never overlaps text.
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 Facet resume
- Violet and teal accents suit Facet.
- Keep the name on one line so it clears the corner shapes.
- Use 6–9 skills to fill the grid neatly.
How to make a Facet resume in 5 steps
- Open Facet 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.
Facet template FAQ
Do the corner shapes cover any text?
No. The header leaves space for them and they are decoration only.
Is Facet ATS-friendly?
The body is a single column; the Text PDF and .docx are plain.
Is the Facet template free?
Yes. Facet is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Facet 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.