Simple & Clean — Simple two-column resume template
A plain, grey two-column layout set in Arial. Your name runs in capitals across the top with a round initials or photo badge beside it; experience and education fill the wider left column, while the summary, skills, interests and languages sit on the right.
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What it looks like
- Name in capitals with contact details and small icons beneath it
- Skills shown as small outlined tags, so a long list stays tidy
- Neutral greys that print cleanly in black and white
Is the Simple & Clean template ATS-friendly?
The PDF keeps every word as real, selectable text, but the side column is a second column: some older applicant tracking systems read two-column pages less reliably than one. If you are applying through a strict online portal, a one-column template such as Ledger or Swiss is the safer choice. The photo is optional. Leave it empty for UK, US and Canadian applications, where recruiters generally expect a CV without one.
What makes a resume format ATS-friendly · Check a finished CV’s ATS score
At a glance
- Best for
- Software engineers, sales, teaching and accounting roles
- Layout
- Two columns, with an optional photo
- Fonts
- Arial
- Page size
- A4, downloaded as a PDF with selectable text
- Price
- Free, including the download
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