ATS-friendly resume templates
Six resume templates with simple formatting, readable type sizes and a clear, consistent structure for applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Build My Resume
Choose a template while you build, and preview the full page before downloading.
How it works
Build or add your resume content
Answer the guided questions, or start from a resume you already have.
Choose one of six templates
Classic, Professional, Modern, Executive, Fresh and Creative Professional, each with a small set of approved colors.
Preview at full size
Open the larger preview to check spacing and type sizes, then download as PDF, Word or plain text.
What to expect
- Body text, headings and margins stay within ordinary document ranges rather than decorative extremes.
- No skill bars, ratings, charts, icons or photos are used in the resume itself.
- Creative Professional is the most styled option, so use a simpler template when an employer asks for plain formatting.
Common questions
- What makes a template ATS-friendly?
- Clear headings, a consistent structure, standard type sizes and no charts, photos or rating bars — so applicant tracking systems (ATS) can read the text.
- Does using one guarantee my resume passes a screening?
- No. No template can guarantee that. These layouts are built to be read easily; the decision is always the employer's.
- Can I see a template before I use it?
- Yes. Every template has a full-page preview you can open at a larger size before you download anything.