Free ATS-Friendly Resume Templates

Single-column, recruiter-tested templates built to pass every major applicant tracking system. Free to copy in Google Docs or Word.

What makes a resume template ATS-friendly?

Single-column layout (no tables, no sidebars)
Standard section headings: Experience, Education, Skills
Saved as .docx - never as PDF image or PNG
Sans-serif body font (Arial, Calibri, or Helvetica)
No icons, photos, logos, or graphics
Dates formatted MM/YYYY consistently

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Classic Single-Column

The safest ATS-friendly layout. Clean typography, standard section headings, zero tables or columns. Works in every applicant tracking system.

Best for: Most job seekers, all industries, all experience levels.

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Modern Minimal

Slightly more visual hierarchy with bold section headers. Still single-column and 100% ATS-parseable - no icons, no graphics, no sidebars.

Best for: Mid-level professionals who want a cleaner look without breaking ATS parsing.

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Executive

Designed for senior roles. Generous spacing, prominent name header, room for a brief executive summary plus 3 pages of experience.

Best for: Director-level and above, or 15+ years of experience.

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Entry-Level / New Grad

Education-first ordering, dedicated coursework and project sections, room for internships and extracurriculars. Designed for resumes without much paid experience.

Best for: Students, recent grads, career switchers.

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Tech / Engineering

Skills section near the top for keyword density, dedicated project section with stack and impact, clean role bullets focused on metrics.

Best for: Software engineers, data scientists, DevOps, technical roles.

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