Resume Tips
The Best Resume Templates for 2026 — ATS-Friendly and Clean
A good template saves time, but the wrong one can quietly destroy your chances with ATS.
Choose single-column layouts. Multi-column templates get jumbled by parsers.
Avoid templates with tables, text boxes, icons, graphics, or charts — all break ATS parsing.
Use standard section headers: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills. Creative headers get missed.
Stick to standard fonts: Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Times New Roman. Size 10-12pt for body.
PDF is fine for modern ATS, but DOCX is the most reliable. Export from the template to DOCX.
Free template sources include Google Docs, Canva (use their ATS-safe options), and GitHub resume templates.
Customize the template — recruiters recognize templates. Change the accent color and phrasing.
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