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ATS-Friendly Resume Examples - Prefilled, Customizable, PDF & DOCX
Ready-made resumes with real bullet points. Edit in our builder and download without watermarks.
Build your CV97.8% of Fortune 500 companies run every resume through an Applicant Tracking System before a recruiter sees it. These examples are built around the formatting and keyword patterns that ATS research shows actually work: clean single-column layouts, standard section headings, and bullet points with real numbers where you made a difference (hiring personnel like numbers).
Only 4% of plain DOCX files get eliminated in pre-filtering versus 18% for stylized PDFs. Each profession includes an entry-level and a senior version based on real hiring expectations.
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Resume FAQ
What format should I submit my resume in?
Plain DOCX is the safest choice. According to ATS research, only 4% of plain DOCX files get filtered out during pre-screening, compared to 18% for PDFs with custom formatting. If the job posting doesn't specify a format, go with DOCX. If it asks for PDF, keep the layout simple - avoid text boxes, tables, columns, and embedded fonts.
How long should a resume be?
Two pages is becoming the standard. Modern ATS systems parse multi-page documents without issues, and there's a cultural shift away from cramming everything onto one page for no good reason. A resume with breathing room is less tedious for the recruiter than a wall of small-font text. If you're early in your career, stretching to two pages may feel forced. Let the content decide.
Should I include a photo on my resume?
Whether to include a photo depends on where you're applying. In the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, leave it off - many employers reject resumes with photos to avoid bias. In parts of Europe and Asia, some employers still expect one, though the trend is shifting. For large international companies, skip it. If a job posting or local convention specifically requests one, include it. When in doubt, leave it out.
What is an ATS and how does it affect my resume?
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that companies use to collect, sort, and rank applications. Virtually every large company uses one. When you submit your resume, the ATS extracts keywords and ranks you against other candidates. If your formatting breaks the parser or you're missing key terms, a recruiter may never see your name. See our ATS statistics page for the full data.
How do I tailor my resume for a specific job?
Read the job description and mirror its language. If the listing says "project management," use that exact phrase - not "managed projects." Match the job title in your header or summary. Focus bullet points on skills relevant to that role and cut what doesn't support your case. 54% of applicants send the same generic resume everywhere. That's why most never hear back.
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
In the US, a resume is a short document tailored to a specific job. A CV is a longer academic document covering your full career, publications, and research. Outside the US - in most of Europe, the UK, and Australia - "CV" simply means what Americans call a resume: a short, job-focused document. On this site, we use both terms interchangeably.
Do I still need a cover letter with my resume?
It depends on the employer. Some require one, some ignore it, some use it as a tiebreaker. Submitting a cover letter is mainly a show of motivation - the specific contents matter less than the fact that you took the time to write one. If the application has a field for it, include one. You can check yours with our free tool to make sure it doesn't sound AI-generated.