iA Writer Resume Template

A professional, space-efficient resume template for iA Writer, optimized for both English and Traditional Chinese (繁體中文). This template maximizes content density while maintaining excellent readability for modern resumes.

Features

🌏 Bilingual Support

• Font stack optimized for both English and Traditional Chinese
• Perfect rendering with PingFang TC, Microsoft JhengHei, and Noto Sans TC
• Consistent typography across both languages

📄 Space-Efficient Layout

• Compact spacing - fits 30-40% more content per page
• Optimized line heights (1.35) for maximum density
• Minimal margins (0.25in top/bottom, 0.6in left/right)
• Single-line job entries - title, company, and dates on one line
• Reduced font sizes while maintaining readability

🎨 Modern Design

• Clean typography with professional hierarchy
• Gray-blue summary section for visual distinction
• Compact tables for skills and certifications
• Night mode support for comfortable editing

🖨️ Print-Optimized

• Print-friendly styling matches web preview
• Proper page breaks to avoid awkward splits
• Optimized for 8.5" × 11" paper
• Professional PDF export

📊 Professional Elements

• Skills tables with proficiency levels
• Clean section separators
• Proper emphasis and strong text styling
• Code blocks for technical resumes

Installation

macOS

1. Download Resume.iatemplate from this repository
2. Double-click the template file, or
3. Drag to iA Writer icon in Dock, or
4. Add via Preferences → Templates

iOS

1. Send template via AirDrop, or
2. Use "Copy to iA Writer" from Files app

Windows (v1.2+)

1. Download the template
2. In iA Writer: File → Install Template
3. Select the .iatemplate file

Sample Resumes

This repository includes three sample resumes demonstrating different use cases:

1. English Resume (sample-resume.md)

Professional resume in English with:

• Contact information
• Professional summary
• Work experience with achievements
• Education
• Skills table
• Projects and awards

2. Traditional Chinese Resume (sample-resume-zh-tw.md)

完整繁體中文履歷範例，包含：

• 聯絡資訊
• 個人簡介
• 工作經歷
• 學歷
• 專業技能表格
• 專案與獎項

3. Bilingual Resume (sample-resume-bilingual.md)

Hybrid English-Chinese resume (中英雙語履歷) with:

• Bilingual section headings
• Side-by-side descriptions
• Perfect for international applications

Usage Guide

Basic Structure

# Your Name

City | [email protected] | phone
linkedin.com/in/username | github.com/username

> Professional summary highlighting your key qualifications and achievements.

## Work Experience

### Job Title | Company Name | *Start Date - End Date*

- Key achievement or responsibility
- Another achievement with metrics
- Collaborated with teams

### Previous Job Title | Previous Company | *Start Date - End Date*

- Responsibility or achievement
- Notable project

## Education

### Degree Name | University Name | *Graduation Year*

GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Honors or awards

## Skills

| Skill Category | Technologies | Proficiency |
|:---------------|:-------------|:------------|
| Category 1 | Tech stack | Expert |
| Category 2 | Tech stack | Advanced |

Formatting Guidelines

Job Entries

Format: ### Job Title | Company | *Date Range*

Good:

### Senior Product Designer | TechFlow Inc. | *Jan 2021 - Present*

Avoid:

### Senior Product Designer
**TechFlow Inc.** | *Jan 2021 - Present*

Summary Section

Use blockquote (>) for the professional summary directly after contact info:

# Name

Contact info here

> Your professional summary describing your experience and key strengths.

## First Section

Skills Table

Use tables for structured information:

| Skill Category | Tools & Technologies | Proficiency |
|:---------------|:---------------------|:------------|
| Design Tools | Figma, Sketch | Expert |
| Development | HTML, CSS, JavaScript | Advanced |

Dates

Use concise date formats:

• English: Jan 2021 - Present or 2021 - Present
• Chinese: 2021.01 - 至今 or 2021 - 至今

Customization

Adjusting Spacing

Edit Resume.iatemplate/Contents/Resources/style.css:

/* Increase line height for more breathing room */
html {
    line-height: 1.5; /* default: 1.35 */
}

/* Adjust section spacing */
h2 {
    margin: 0.8em 0 0.3em 0; /* default: 0.6em 0 0.25em 0 */
}

Changing Colors

/* Summary background */
blockquote {
    background-color: #e8f4f8; /* default: #f0f4f8 */
}

/* Section headers */
h2 {
    color: #1a5490; /* default: #2c3e50 */
    border-bottom-color: #1a5490;
}

Font Sizes

/* Base font size */
html {
    font-size: 11pt; /* default: 10.5pt */
}

/* Heading sizes */
h1 { font-size: 22pt; } /* default: 20pt */
h2 { font-size: 13pt; } /* default: 12pt */
h3 { font-size: 11pt; } /* default: 10.5pt */

Print Margins

@media print {
    body {
        padding: 0.5in 0.75in; /* default: 0.25in 0.6in */
    }
}

Template Structure

Resume.iatemplate/
├── Contents/
│   ├── Info.plist           # Template configuration
│   └── Resources/
│       ├── document.html    # Main layout
│       └── style.css        # All styling

Info.plist Configuration

Key settings in Info.plist:

<key>CFBundleName</key>
<string>Resume</string>

<key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
<string>com.laiyenju.template.resume</string>

<key>IATemplateDescription</key>
<string>Clean, professional resume template.</string>

Typography Specifications

Font Stack

-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,
"PingFang TC", "Microsoft JhengHei", "Noto Sans TC",
"Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial,
"Source Han Sans TC", sans-serif

Size Hierarchy

• H1 (Name): 20pt, bold
• H2 (Sections): 12pt, semi-bold
• H3 (Job titles): 10.5pt, semi-bold
• Body: 10.5pt, regular
• Tables: 9.5pt, regular

Line Heights

• Body text: 1.35
• Headings: 1.25
• Lists: 1.3
• Tables: 1.25

Spacing

• H2 top margin: 0.6em
• H3 top margin: 0.5em
• Paragraph margin: 0.2em
• List item margin: 0.1em

Tips for Best Results

Content Writing

1. Use action verbs - Led, Developed, Increased, Implemented
2. Include metrics - "Increased engagement by 40%"
3. Be concise - Each bullet point should be one line when possible
4. Prioritize - Put most important/recent items first

Formatting

1. Consistent date formats throughout the document
2. Use tables for skills - more scannable than lists
3. Keep job entries on one line - saves vertical space
4. Use the summary wisely - 2-3 sentences max

Export

1. Preview before exporting - Use iA Writer's preview pane
2. Check page breaks - Ensure sections don't split awkwardly
3. Export as PDF - File → Export → PDF
4. Test print - Check margins on your printer

Troubleshooting

Template doesn't appear in iA Writer

• Make sure the file extension is .iatemplate
• Try reinstalling by double-clicking the template file
• Check iA Writer Preferences → Templates

Chinese characters not displaying correctly

• The template uses system fonts
• Ensure your system has Chinese fonts installed
• On Windows, install "Microsoft JhengHei" or "Noto Sans TC"

Print margins are too large/small

• Adjust padding in the print media query
• Check your printer settings
• Some printers have minimum margin requirements

Content feels too cramped

• Increase line-height in CSS (1.35 → 1.5)
• Increase heading margins
• Adjust body padding

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests.

License

This template is open source and available under the MIT License.

Credits

Created by Yen Lai (@laiyenju)

Built with iA Writer Templates framework.

Changelog

v1.0.0 (2026-01-11)

• Initial release
• Bilingual support (English & Traditional Chinese)
• Space-efficient layout
• Gray-blue summary section
• Optimized for printing
• Night mode support
• Three sample resumes included