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Resume Templates

Choose from a gallery of ATS-safe resume templates, then fill them with AI. Resumly keeps the design clean for scanners while giving you a polished, professional look. For the full SEO guide, see the resume templates landing page.

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Templates that work with ATS

Many beautiful templates break when parsed by ATS systems. Resumly focuses on clean typography, consistent headings, and content layouts that machines and humans can both read.

Modern, minimal templates that stay ATS-safe
Templates for freshers, experienced professionals, and career switchers
Two-column and single-column layouts tuned for readability
Dark mode builder with instant PDF previews

Switch layouts without rewriting

Your content is stored separately from the template, so you can try different layouts in the builder without losing any text. Pick the one that best fits your career story.

Choosing ATS-friendly resume templates

Your content gets the interview; your template’s job is to present that content clearly — and to survive automated parsing. The best resume templates balance readability for recruiters with simple structure for applicant tracking systems.

Why “pretty” templates fail ATS

Decorative graphics, icons for contact info, and multi-column bodies can scramble extraction order. Text might be read out of sequence, or key fields might not map to Experience or Education. Templates built for ATS use standard section titles, linear flow, and fonts that render cleanly in PDF. That does not mean boring — it means the design supports the story instead of fighting the parser.

Single-column vs two-column layouts

Single-column layouts are the safest default for heavy ATS traffic. Two-column designs can work when the sidebar is narrow and only contains low-risk content (e.g. skills or certifications), while the main column carries employers, titles, and dates in a straight timeline. If you use a split layout, preview the exported PDF and run an ATS check to confirm nothing critical dropped.

Matching template to career stage

Early-career candidates often fit one page with education and projects up front. Mid-career profiles may need two pages only if every line adds evidence. Executives sometimes use restrained color and stronger summary sections. Resumly’s gallery includes multiple styles so you can align appearance with industry norms — tech, operations, sales, and more — without rebuilding your content from scratch.

Switch templates without rewriting

Content and layout are separated in the builder: you can experiment with a minimal layout for conservative employers and a bolder one for startups, reusing the same bullets. After switching, regenerate PDF and spot-check section order. Combine template choice with keyword tuning from our software engineer keyword guide when you apply to engineering roles.

US and global norms

US resumes typically avoid photos and sensitive personal details; European CVs sometimes include more profile information. Templates should flex with your market — see AI resume builder for the USA for American-specific tips and examples.

How Resumly Works

A strong resume is not just about design. It also needs the right wording, the right structure, and the right keywords for the role you are targeting. Resumly combines all three so job seekers can move from a rough draft to an application-ready resume much faster.

Step 1 — Upload or build your resume

Start from scratch in the builder or upload your current PDF or DOCX. This gives you a fast way to move from an old resume to a structured, editable version.

Step 2 — Run the ATS score checker

Get a realistic ATS score with keyword, skills, and structure feedback. Instead of guessing what recruiters want, you can see how an applicant tracking system reads your resume.

Step 3 — Paste the job description

Add the target job description so the platform knows what role you are aiming for. This improves keyword matching and helps the AI prioritize the skills and experience that matter most.

Step 4 — Let AI optimize for that role

Use AI to rewrite bullets, strengthen summaries, and improve skill coverage for the exact job you want. The goal is to make your resume clearer, more specific, and more relevant.

Step 5 — Download and apply with confidence

Preview the final resume, choose the template that fits you best, and download a polished PDF. You go into applications with a resume that is optimized for both recruiters and ATS systems.

Trusted by serious job seekers

Used by job seekers applying to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and fast-growing startups, Resumly helps candidates create cleaner resumes, improve ATS scores, and tailor applications faster. The platform is designed for people who want professional resumes without wasting hours rewriting every bullet by hand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Resumly resume templates ATS-friendly?

Yes. Resumly templates are designed to stay clean and ATS-safe. They avoid decorative layouts that often confuse applicant tracking systems and instead focus on structure, readability, and professional presentation.

Can I switch templates without rewriting my resume?

Yes. Your content is stored separately from the template, so you can try different layouts without losing the information you have already added.

Do you have templates for freshers and experienced professionals?

Yes. The platform supports resume templates for freshers, mid-level professionals, and more experienced candidates, so you can choose a layout that fits your background.

Can I download the template as a PDF?

Yes. Once your content is ready and you are happy with the chosen layout, you can generate a PDF version of the resume for applications.

Can I use the same resume content with multiple templates?

Yes. That is one of the easiest ways to compare which layout best fits your experience while keeping the same core content.