Basic Resume Template
ATS-Optimal (6/6)Single Columnminimal
No lines, no color. Pure content hierarchy via font weight and size.
Is the Basic template ATS-compatible?
Zero decoration, pure text hierarchy. Built for automated screening systems.
Strengths
- Universal ATS compatibility — parses correctly on every system
- Zero ambiguity in text extraction order
- No decorative elements that could confuse parsers
- Content-identical in both visual and text-only extraction
Considerations
- May appear plain to human reviewers in a competitive stack
- No visual distinction between sections beyond font weight
- Less memorable when recruiter reviews PDF directly
Basic features
- Layout
- Single Column
- Skill display
- Inline text
- Photo support
- No
- Icons
- No
- Heading font
- Source Sans 3
- Body font
- Source Sans 3
- Base font size
- 10pt
- Accent color
- #171717
Who should use the Basic template?
Best for professionals in conservative industries — finance, law, accounting, government, healthcare. The clean layout ensures every ATS can parse your content perfectly, making it ideal when you know your resume will go through automated screening first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Basic template ATS-compatible?+
The Basic template is rated ATS-Optimal (6/6 on our ATS compatibility scale). Zero decoration, pure text hierarchy. Built for automated screening systems. It is safe for virtually all applicant tracking systems.
What type of layout does the Basic template use?+
The Basic template uses a single-column layout with inline skill display. It does not include a photo — recommended for US, UK, and Canadian applications where photos can introduce bias. No decorative icons — a clean, content-focused design.
Who should use the Basic resume template?+
The Basic template works best for professionals in conservative industries (finance, law, government) or anyone applying through ATS-heavy hiring processes.
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