ATS Plain resume template
ATS Plain is deliberately unstyled. It uses Arial, black text only, bold uppercase headings with a plain black rule, and ordinary round bullets. There is nothing for a parser to misread, which makes it the safest file to upload to a strict job portal.
Free to edit and download. Have a resume already? Check it first, then open it in ATS Plain without retyping.
Who it's for
- Large-employer job portals
- Government applications
- Any posting that says plain format
- A backup copy of a designed resume
Is the ATS Plain template ATS-friendly?
This is the layout to use when parsing matters more than anything else: a system font (Arial or Helvetica), black text, one column, simple rules and standard headings.
Accent colors
Starts in Slate. Pick any of these in the editor's Design panel, or enter your own color.
Template details
- Layout
- Single column
- ATS
- ATS-safe: standard headings, real text
- Style group
- Specialized
- Default accent
- Slate (changeable)
- Page size
- US Letter or A4
- Download
- PDF or DOCX
See it with real content
No sample resume is set in ATS Plain yet. These examples use a layout from the same style group, and any of them opens in ATS Plain with one click in the editor.
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ATS Plain template questions
When should I use ATS Plain instead of a designed template?
Use it when you apply through a large company portal, a government system, or any posting that asks for a plain format. You can keep a designed version to send to people directly.
Can I keep two versions of my resume?
Yes. Duplicate your resume in the app and switch the copy to ATS Plain. Both stay editable.
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Give your resume the ATS Plain look
Open it in the editor with your details, or check the resume you already have first.