Download production-ready DOCX templates that pass applicant tracking systems. Single-column layouts, standard fonts, proper headings — ready to fill in.
Traditional layout with horizontal rule dividers between each section. Uses full-length headings like "PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY" and "WORK EXPERIENCE". Conservative structure that hiring managers in regulated industries expect and trust.
Best for: Finance, law, government, consulting
Font: Times New Roman (recommended)
Clean layout with subtle section dividers and shorter heading labels ("SUMMARY" instead of "PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY"). Skills section placed prominently after the summary for quick scanning.
Best for: Tech, marketing, startups, design
Font: Calibri (recommended)
Maximum whitespace with no dividers or decoration — just content. Fewest sections of any template. Designed for senior professionals whose experience speaks for itself without visual embellishment.
Best for: Senior executives, creative directors, VPs
Font: Arial (recommended)
Elegant dividers with a dedicated "CORE COMPETENCIES" section for keyword-rich skill groupings. Uses formal headings like "PROFESSIONAL PROFILE" and "PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE". Communicates sophistication for client-facing roles.
Best for: Business development, consulting, client-facing
Font: Garamond (recommended)
Skills-matrix placed at the top before experience, grouping technical skills by category. Includes a dedicated "PROJECTS" section for portfolio work. Optimized for engineering and technical roles.
Best for: Software engineers, data scientists, DevOps
Font: Consolas (recommended)
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Applicant tracking systems parse your resume before a human ever sees it. These formatting rules ensure nothing gets lost in translation.
Use a single-column layout so parsers read content in the correct order.
Stick to standard fonts (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, Garamond) that every ATS can render.
Avoid tables, text boxes, columns, and graphics — they break parser logic.
Use conventional section headings: "Work Experience", "Education", "Skills".
Maintain a clear heading hierarchy (one H1 for your name, H2s for sections).
Save as DOCX — it is the most reliably parsed format across ATS platforms.
Do not place critical information in headers or footers; many parsers skip them.
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