Free ATS-friendly templates

Resume templates that pass ATS screening

Pick a template to start building — every layout here is tested against real applicant tracking systems.

How It Works

From template to finished resume

No design skills needed — pick a layout, and the structure does the rest.

01

Pick a layout

Choose from single-column, two-column, and sidebar formats. Each one renders live with sample content so you see exactly what you're getting before committing.

02

Fill it in with AI

Drop into the builder with your template pre-loaded. Generate bullet points, tailor your summary, and rewrite weak lines with AI — or type everything yourself.

03

Check your ATS score

Every template here is built on the same parseable HTML structure applicant tracking systems expect — no tables, no text boxes, no columns that scramble on parse.

04

Export a clean PDF

Download a print-ready PDF with selectable text, correct reading order, and no embedded images standing in for real content.

Choosing a Style

Four categories, every one ATS-tested

The visual style changes. The underlying structure an ATS reads never does.

Traditional

Single-column, black-and-white, section headers in order. The safest choice for conservative industries — finance, law, government, and any employer whose ATS is older or stricter.

Modern

Two-column layouts with an accent sidebar for skills and contact details. Still fully parseable — the sidebar content is real text in reading order, not an image or text box, so ATS software reads it correctly.

Simple

Minimal color, maximum whitespace, pure typography doing the work. Good for design-conscious readers without risking ATS parsing errors.

ATS-Safe

Built specifically against Workday, Taleo, and Greenhouse parsing quirks — plain headings, Calibri-style fonts, no graphics. Use this one if a specific employer's ATS has rejected you before.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are these templates actually ATS-friendly, or just "ATS-style" branding?

Every template renders as real, selectable HTML text in a single reading column or column order an ATS parser expects — no tables for layout, no text inside images, no headers/footers holding content an ATS skips. We test parsing against the same categories our own ATS Checker scores against.

Which template should I pick?

If you're unsure, start with a Traditional or ATS-Safe template — they're the least likely to trip up an older or stricter applicant tracking system. Modern templates work well for tech, design, and startup roles where a human usually reviews the resume soon after the ATS pass.

Can I switch templates after I start filling one in?

Yes. Your content stays intact — switch templates anytime from inside the builder and your experience, education, and skills carry over into the new layout.

Do I need an account to use a template?

You need a free account to save your resume and access the builder — but it takes seconds. Pick a template here, sign up, and you're dropped straight back into the builder with that template already loaded.

Is downloading the PDF free?

Yes. Free accounts get 3 PDF downloads a week, watermark-free. Paid plans remove the weekly cap.

What's the difference between the two-column templates and the single-column ones?

Two-column templates put skills, contact info, or languages in a sidebar next to your main content — they look more modern but ask more of the parser. Single-column templates put everything in one reading order top to bottom, which is the format every ATS is built to handle without ambiguity.

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