Meridian resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Meridian is best for: Corporate, finance, legal, public-sector and graduate-scheme applications that go through an online portal.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Meridian layout looks like
A centred serif header with your name, title and a single contact line, followed by full-width sections separated by thin accent rules. Everything runs in one column from top to bottom.
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 Meridian template suits
Think twice for: Portfolio-heavy creative roles where you want projects or visuals to lead.
Is Meridian ATS-friendly?
Single column with conventional headings — one of the easiest layouts for parsers to read. The Text PDF and .docx follow the same order.
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 Meridian resume
- Use the serif font pairing for law and finance; switch to Inter for tech roles.
- Write 3–5 bullets per recent role and fewer for older roles to keep it to two pages.
- Put certifications last unless the job advert asks for one specifically.
How to make a Meridian resume in 5 steps
- Open Meridian 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.
Meridian template FAQ
Is Meridian suitable for a two-page resume?
Yes. The single column flows naturally onto a second page, and the page marker in the builder shows where the break falls.
Does Meridian support a photo?
Yes — an optional round photo appears above your name. Leave it out for US and UK applications.
Is the Meridian template free?
Yes. Meridian is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Meridian 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.