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Classic resume template

Single column, serif type, understated. For finance, law and the public sector.

  • One column
  • Without a photo
  • ATS 98
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Who is it for?

Applications in traditional fields (finance, law, public sector, retail), where restraint reassures.

  • Centred header and fine rules: the page reads at a glance
  • Single column: the reading order is the one screening software uses
  • As sharp in black and white as in colour

Formatting options

Columns
1
Photo
Available
Contact icons
No
Timeline dates
Available
Section icons
Available
Adjustable margins
Available
Baseline machine readability
98/100

On every template: 12 palettes including 2 in black and white, 10 font pairs, 8 to 14 pt text, line height, margins, per-section placement and page breaks. An option a template can’t show is flagged in the editor.

Classic resume template preview, rendered with a demo resume
First page of a fictional demo resume, rendered with this template at its real size.

Frequently asked questions

Does this template get through applicant tracking systems?
Yes. It produces real text in a logical reading order; its baseline readability is 98/100. The ATS check in the editor tells you what lowers it (photo, decorative fonts…).
Can I add a photo?
Yes, the photo is optional: switch it on in the formatting panel, with shape, size and position depending on the template.
One or two columns?
One column: the reading order stays the one screening software uses.
Can I switch template later?
Yes, at any time: your content is kept, and settings the new template cannot display are adapted, with an undo option.