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Free ATS resume template

Grab a clean, free ATS-friendly template and adapt it quickly:

Where to get templates:

  • Google Docs > Template Gallery (Simple Resume), Microsoft Word built-in (Basic/Modern), or free templates from Novorésumé and Resume.io.

Quick setup checklist:

  • File: save as .docx (PDF sometimes ok, but .docx is safest).
  • Layout: single column, standard headings (Summary, Experience, Education, Skills).
  • Fonts/sizes: Calibri/Arial/Times New Roman, 10–12 pt.
  • Avoid: images, logos, icons, text in header/footer, complex tables or columns.
  • Content: use exact keywords from the job posting, short bullets starting with strong verbs, quantify achievements (e.g., “increased sales 25%”).
  • Skills: include both hard and relevant software/technical terms in a Skills section.
  • Length: 1–2 pages, keep most recent and relevant content up front.
  • Test: copy-paste into a free ATS checker (Jobscan, Resume Worded) and fix any missing keywords or parsed fields.

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