How do I know if my resume will pass ATS screening?

No template guarantees that you pass screening. Check the file, follow the instructions and use accurate evidence relevant to the role.

Can I still make my ATS resume visually appealing?

Yes. Use readable typography, spacing and headings. Keep essential information as text and check the exported file.

ATS Optimized Templates

ATS friendly resume template

A readable CV template with clear headings and selectable text. Follow the employer’s file requirements; no template can guarantee screening results.

View Examples

ATS Friendly Template Preview

Illustrative CV layout. Replace the fictional content with your own experience.

Professional ATS Template

Fictional example. Replace its content with your own facts.

Alex Morgan

Example candidate | alex@example.com | [Location]

Profile

Project coordinator supporting team schedules and clear handovers.

Experience

Project Coordinator | Example Company | 2023 - Present

Maintained the project action log and followed up outstanding tasks.
Prepared meeting notes and clarified responsibilities with colleagues.

Skills

Planning, written communication, spreadsheets

Education

[Qualification] | [Institution] | [Year]

Why ATS friendly resumes matter

An applicant tracking system helps employers manage applications. Its features and screening settings vary by employer.

Check the reading order and whether the text can be selected. Different recruiting systems handle files differently; there is no universal pass test.

Build your ATS friendly resume in minutes

Create and edit a CV with a clear structure. Check the exported file before you apply.

Clear structure

Use clear headings and a consistent reading order.

Easy to Customise

Simple editing tools with real-time preview. Personalise your resume in minutes, not hours

Instant Export

Choose the file format requested by the employer and check the downloaded document.

How It Works

Create your ATS friendly resume in just 4 simple steps

Choose Your Template

Select from our ATS-optimized professional templates

Enter Your Details

Add your experience, skills, and education with our easy editor

Tailor with AI Suggestions

Get smart recommendations to optimize for specific jobs

Export & Apply

Download as PDF or share with a link to start applying

Editing time depends on your starting CV.

Common mistakes to avoid

ATS Compatibility Issues

Using images, graphics, or photos in your CV
Choosing unusual or decorative fonts
Including excessive formatting or complex layouts
Using headers and footers that ATS systems can't read
Saving your CV in formats other than .docx or .pdf
Using tables or text boxes for layout

Check your CV before applying

Clear structure

Use relevant keywords from the job description naturally
Keep your layout simple and clean with clear sections
Use standard section headings like 'Experience' and 'Education'
Tailor your CV for each job application
Use bullet points to highlight achievements
Include both acronyms and full terms (e.g., 'AI (Artificial Intelligence)')

Regular Resume vs ATS Friendly Resume

See the difference that proper formatting makes

Regular Resume

Complex layout with multiple columns
Images and graphics that confuse ATS
Inconsistent formatting and fonts
Text in headers and footers
Tables and text boxes for layout
Missing relevant keywords

Potential reading-order issues; not an automatic rejection.