What makes a template ATS-friendly?
- One column, read top to bottom
- Standard section names (Experience, Education, Skills)
- Real text, not images or text inside shapes
- Dates in one consistent format
- No tables for layout, no header/footer text that holds key info
- Readable fonts at 10–12 pt
- No photos, icons for contact details, or skill-level bars
- Saved as PDF unless the job asks for Word