Vertex resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Vertex is best for: Developers, designers and data analysts.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Vertex layout looks like
A deep dark sidebar with skill meters and contact details, and a timeline-based 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 Vertex template suits
Think twice for: Printing in greyscale and very traditional employers.
Is Vertex ATS-friendly?
Two columns with a dark sidebar; use the Text PDF or .docx for portals.
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 Vertex resume
- Add GitHub or portfolio links in the Website field.
- Keep skills specific (for example “Python”, “SQL”, “Figma”).
- Use projects to show work you can link to.
How to make a Vertex resume in 5 steps
- Open Vertex 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.
Vertex template FAQ
Are Vertex skill meters a rating?
No, they are decorative. Your exported Text PDF and .docx list skills as words.
Can I use Vertex without a photo?
Yes, the sidebar starts with your contact details instead.
Is the Vertex template free?
Yes. Vertex is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Vertex 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.