Readable layout
Use clear headings, consistent spacing, and text-based content that can be parsed reliably.
ATS resume guide
How to make an ATS-friendly resume
An ATS-friendly resume uses readable structure, standard section names, relevant keywords, and a clean PDF export so recruiters and applicant tracking systems can understand it.
Relevant keywords
Mirror the job description with truthful skills, tools, titles, and industry terms.
Simple templates
Choose designs that look professional without hiding important content in complex graphics.
ATS-friendly resume templates
Choose a clean, readable layout built for recruiter scans and online applications.
Signal
PopularModern ATS-friendly resume with a bold identity band and compact contact grid.
Keystone
PopularATS-friendly dossier layout with numbered sections and polished slate accents.
Vector
PopularCrisp ATS-friendly resume with a centered masthead, capsule section labels, and a compact one-column flow.
Contour
PopularModern ATS-friendly resume with a framed brief shape, bracket section labels, and dense one-column flow.
Axis
PopularStructured editorial resume with a polished two-column story and balanced timeline layout.
Sterling
PopularRefined professional resume with a portrait header, ruled sections, and a crisp editorial structure.
Prism
PopularModern ATS-friendly resume with an L-shaped identity ribbon, angled section tabs, and compact flow.
Viral
PopularScreenshot-style resume with a centered serif header, ruled sections, and social proof overlay.
ATS resume checklist
Use standard headings such as Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications, and Projects.
Include the target job title and role-specific keywords naturally in your summary and experience.
Export a clean PDF and avoid screenshots of text.
Keep bullet points concise and outcome-focused.
Avoid placing contact details only inside icons or decorative elements.
Use one consistent date format and clear company/job title hierarchy.
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