Metro Resume Template
Design-First (1/6)Left Sidebarvisual
Metro/Material flat design. Colored sidebar with contact tiles.
Is the Metro 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
Metro features
- Layout
- Left Sidebar
- Skill display
- Tag chips
- Photo support
- No
- Icons
- No
- Heading font
- Inter
- Body font
- Inter
- Base font size
- 9.5pt
- Accent color
- #0e7490
Who should use the Metro template?
Designed for roles where visual presentation matters — creative agencies, media companies, startups, and design-adjacent positions. The Metro template uses a sidebar-left layout that maximizes visual impact. Best when you know the recruiter will review your PDF directly rather than relying solely on ATS text extraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Metro template ATS-compatible?+
The Metro 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 Metro template use?+
The Metro template uses a sidebar-left layout with tags 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 Metro resume template?+
The Metro template works best for creative professionals, designers, and roles where visual presentation signals competence.
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