ATS-Friendly Resume Templates
The ATS Challenge
Over 75% of job applications never reach a human recruiter
What Is an ATS?
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are software used by 99% of Fortune 500 companies and 75% of all employers to filter applications before they reach human recruiters.
These systems scan your resume for keywords, formatting, and structure—and reject up to 75% of qualified candidates due to formatting issues alone.
How Our Templates Help
Our ATS-friendly templates are specifically engineered to pass through these digital gatekeepers using clean formatting, proper heading structures, and strategic keyword placement.
Each template has been tested against major ATS software to ensure compatibility while still maintaining a professional, modern design that impresses human recruiters.
What Makes Our Templates ATS-Friendly
Designed by resume experts with hiring managers and ATS algorithms in mind
Our templates use simple, clean layouts with strategic white space that make it easy for both ATS software and human recruiters to scan for key information.
We use recognizable section headers like "Work Experience," "Education," and "Skills" that ATS systems are programmed to identify, ensuring your information gets properly categorized.
Download your resume in multiple formats including ATS-optimized PDF and Word documents that maintain proper formatting when parsed by applicant tracking systems.
We avoid tables, headers, footers, images, and other elements that confuse ATS systems, while still maintaining an attractive design that impresses hiring managers.
Our templates provide ample space and appropriate sections for industry-specific keywords and skills that ATS systems scan for, helping you match job requirements.
Each template can be personalized with your choice of ATS-safe fonts and colors without compromising the structural elements that ensure ATS compatibility.
Why ATS Compatibility Matters
The hidden factor that could make or break your job search
| Resume Feature | Standard Templates | Our ATS-Friendly Templates |
|---|---|---|
| Passes ATS scans | ✕ | |
| Properly parses job titles | ~ | |
| Preserves text formatting | ✕ | |
| Maintains chronology | ~ | |
| Compatible with all major ATS | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a resume template "ATS-friendly"?
ATS-friendly templates use simple, standard formatting that applicant tracking systems can easily parse. This includes clear section headers, standard fonts, minimal design elements, proper heading hierarchy, and no tables, graphics, or columns that might confuse the software.
Will an ATS-friendly template look too plain or boring?
Not at all! Our templates are designed to be both ATS-friendly AND visually appealing to human recruiters. We use strategic design elements like color accents and appropriate white space to create professional, modern templates that still pass ATS scans with flying colors.
How do I know these templates actually work with ATS systems?
We've tested each template against popular ATS software including Taleo, Workday, and ADP. Our templates maintain proper formatting when parsed by these systems, ensuring your information is correctly categorized and your applications aren't automatically rejected.
Can I customize these templates?
Yes! You can personalize colors, fonts, and spacing while maintaining the ATS-friendly structure. Our editor provides safe customization options that won't compromise ATS compatibility, giving you the perfect balance of personalization and functionality.
Get Your Resume Past the Bots
Don't let your application get lost in the ATS black hole. Start with an ATS-optimized template today.