Runway resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Runway is best for: Career changers, freelancers, bootcamp graduates and junior designers or developers.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Runway layout looks like
Your projects appear first as bordered cards with the project name, link and description, followed by experience, education, certifications, tools and languages. Experience is still a full, separate section.
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 Runway template suits
Think twice for: Senior candidates whose track record is best shown through roles.
Is Runway ATS-friendly?
Single column in the main flow. In the Text PDF and .docx you can move Projects above Experience with the Sections & order panel.
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 Runway resume
- Add 2–4 projects with a short outcome each.
- Use real, working links in the Link field.
- Move Projects to the top of the section order for your exports too.
How to make a Runway resume in 5 steps
- Open Runway 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.
Runway template FAQ
Why does Runway put projects before experience?
To help career changers lead with relevant work. Experience remains its own section.
Can I reorder sections in Runway exports?
Yes — use Sections & order; the Text PDF and .docx follow it.
Is the Runway template free?
Yes. Runway is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Runway 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.