Understanding how to write a resume is one thing — putting it into action is the next step.
To help you get started, we’ve designed 3 free resume templates that you can edit in Canva or download as a PDF.
Each template is based on real-world examples of backpackers and working holiday visa holders applying for jobs.
Whether you're applying for hospitality, kitchen, or other casual roles, you can use these layouts as a solid starting point and customise them to suit your experience and style.
Resume Templates
Template 1:
🧑🍳 Chef Resume
Lorenzo is an experienced and passionate chef from Italy. With over 8 years of kitchen experience, he is now hoping to secure a chef position in Auckland, New Zealand during his working holiday.
Template 2:
👩💼 Waitress Resume
Sakura is a hard-working and reliable waitress from Japan. After several years of working in both restaurants and hotels, she is now looking for a part-time waitressing job in Sydney, Australia on her working holiday.
Template 3:
👩👧 Au Pair Resume
Sara is a caring and responsible young woman from France. With several years of informal childcare experience through babysitting and volunteer work, she is now hoping to secure an au pair position in Vancouver, Canada during her working holiday.
✨ Tip: You can use whichever layout fits your background better. Just remember to edit the content with your own details — and always save your resume as a PDF before sending it to employers.
Need help writing your cover letter too? Check out our Free Cover Letter Templates next!
Related blog:
📄How to Write a Resume for a Working Holiday Job (With Examples)
📄How to Write a Cover Letter as a Working Holidaymaker or Backpacker
📄Free Cover Letter Templates for Working Holidaymakers & Backpackers
Written by the Vocation Abroad team
Helping working holidaymakers and backpackers find jobs, useful information, and community around the world 🌏💼