ATS-Friendly Resume Templates
Simple, clean templates that get past applicant tracking systems and into the hands of hiring managers. No fancy graphics that confuse the robots.
How to Use These Templates
Copy Resume Text
Click the button to copy the full template to your clipboard
Paste & Customize
Paste into Word, Google Docs, or any editor and replace the placeholders
Save as PDF
Export as PDF when applying to preserve formatting
Classic Professional
Traditional • Formal
Traditional format that works for any industry. Clean sections, easy to scan, and universally accepted by ATS systems.
Best for:
Modern Minimal
Modern • Clean
Clean and contemporary design with a sleek layout. Perfect for tech, startups, and creative-adjacent roles.
Best for:
Entry Level / Career Changer
Skills-focused • Flexible
Optimized for those with limited work experience. Emphasizes education, projects, transferable skills, and potential.
Best for:
What Makes a Resume ATS-Friendly?
Do This
- • Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills)
- • Stick to common fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
- • Use simple bullet points (•, -, or *)
- • Include keywords from the job description
- • Save as .docx or .pdf (check job posting for preference)
- • Keep formatting simple and consistent
Avoid This
- • Tables, columns, or text boxes
- • Headers and footers (ATS often can't read them)
- • Graphics, icons, or images
- • Unusual fonts or font colors
- • Creative section titles ("My Journey" instead of "Experience")
- • Embedded charts or graphs