Columns Resume Template
Design-First (1/6)Two Columnprofessional
Clean 50/50 two-column split. Experience left, supporting sections right.
Is the Columns template ATS-compatible?
Multi-column or sidebar layouts. Maximum visual impact — use for direct submissions where PDF is reviewed by a human.
Strengths
- Maximum visual impact and information density
- Best for direct PDF submissions to hiring managers
- Sidebar layout efficiently separates contact/skills from experience
- Memorable design stands out in recruiter inboxes
Considerations
- ATS reading order is scrambled — columns are linearized left-to-right, row-by-row
- Sidebar content may be skipped entirely by some ATS parsers
- Two-column content may interleave incorrectly (experience mixed with education)
- Not recommended for any ATS-screened application
Columns features
- Layout
- Two Column
- Skill display
- Pill badges
- Photo support
- No
- Icons
- No
- Heading font
- Inter
- Body font
- Inter
- Base font size
- 9.5pt
- Accent color
- #1e293b
Who should use the Columns template?
A strong choice for mid-career professionals across most industries — technology, business, education, engineering. The Columns template balances visual polish with ATS reliability, so your resume looks great in PDF review while still parsing correctly through automated systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Columns template ATS-compatible?+
The Columns template is rated Design-First (1/6 on our ATS compatibility scale). Multi-column or sidebar layouts. Maximum visual impact — use for direct submissions where PDF is reviewed by a human. It prioritizes visual design over ATS parsing. Best used when you know the recruiter reviews PDFs directly.
What type of layout does the Columns template use?+
The Columns template uses a two-column layout with pills 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 Columns resume template?+
The Columns template works best for mid-career professionals who want a polished look that still passes ATS screening.
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