ATS-friendly
Classic resume template
Centred serif with ruled headings. Timeless and safe for any application.
Best for: Banking, government, law, academia and any conservative industry where a traditional resume is expected.
- Centred serif header in small caps
- Ruled, uppercase section headings
- Single column that every ATS reads cleanly
- One column · reads cleanly in applicant tracking systems
- Any accent colour, 14 fonts, A4 or US Letter
Use the Classic template in the free resume builder
Free · no sign-up needed to start · download as PDF
Is the Classic template ATS-friendly?
Classic is a single column of real text that reads top to bottom, so applicant tracking systems on job portals pick up your sections in the right order. It is a safe choice for online applications, and the PDF you download keeps the text selectable.
Tip: Keep the headline under your name short: it sits in italics, with your contact details centred below it.
How to use the Classic template
- Choose “Use this template” to open the builder with Classic selected, or start with example content to see it filled in first.
- Fill in your details section by section. Already have a resume? Import the PDF or DOCX on the resume builder page, then pick Classic under Design.
- Change the accent colour, pick from 14 fonts, adjust text size, spacing and paper size, and reorder, hide or rename sections.
- Download your resume as a PDF with selectable text and no watermark.
Compare with similar templates
- Modern: Most professional roles — technology, business, operations, sales and finance.
- Executive: Managers, directors and senior leaders who want presence without gimmicks.
- Elegant: Senior, academic, legal, publishing and hospitality roles.
Classic at a glance
- Layout
- One column
- ATS-friendly
- Yes, one column
- Default font
- Source Serif
- Default accent
- #1F2937
- Default spacing
- Normal
- Photo
- No photo in this design
- Paper
- A4 or US Letter