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ATS Classic Resume Template (Universal, Plain Text)

What makes this template work

• Standard section titles ATS parsers are trained on
• Bullet formula with weak vs. strong examples
• Copy-paste friendly: works in Word, Google Docs, any editor

The template (copy it straight from here)

Free to read and copy — the download above is just the convenient bundle.

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 CAREERRADAR TEMPLATE 01 - ATS CLASSIC (UNIVERSAL)
 Single-column layout that parses cleanly in every major ATS
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 HOW TO USE
 1. Replace every [BRACKETED] field with your own content,
    then delete any section you don't need.
 2. Keep the single-column structure. No tables, text boxes,
    columns, photos, or icons.
 3. Keep the section titles exactly as written - parsers are
    trained on these standard headings.
 4. Paste into Word/Google Docs, set font to Calibri or
    Arial 11pt, save as .docx or export a text-based PDF.
 5. Verify the final file with the free ATS checker at
    https://careerradar.io
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[FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME]
[City, State/Country] | [Phone] | [email@example.com] | linkedin.com/in/[handle]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
[Job title] with [X]+ years of experience in [industry or domain].
Proven record of [strongest achievement theme, e.g., reducing costs,
growing revenue, leading teams] including [one quantified proof point,
e.g., "cutting processing time 40% across 3 departments"]. Seeking to
apply [top 2-3 skills matching the job posting] as [target job title]
at [Company].

SKILLS
Core: [skill 1], [skill 2], [skill 3], [skill 4], [skill 5]
Tools: [tool 1], [tool 2], [tool 3], [tool 4]
Certifications: [certification 1], [certification 2]
* Mirror the exact wording of the target job description for
  every skill you genuinely have.

WORK EXPERIENCE

[Job Title]
[Company Name] | [City, State] | [MM/YYYY] - [Present or MM/YYYY]
- [Action verb] [what you did] resulting in [quantified outcome].
- [Action verb] [project or process], improving [metric] by [X%].
- [Action verb] [team/stakeholder scope], delivering [result] under
  [constraint, e.g., budget, deadline].
- [Optional 4th bullet - keep 3-5 bullets per role.]

[Previous Job Title]
[Company Name] | [City, State] | [MM/YYYY] - [MM/YYYY]
- [Action verb] [responsibility] achieving [outcome].
- [Action verb] [initiative] that [measurable impact].
- [Action verb] [collaboration or leadership example].

[Earlier Job Title]
[Company Name] | [City, State] | [MM/YYYY] - [MM/YYYY]
- [One to two bullets are enough for roles older than 8 years.]

EDUCATION
[Degree], [Field of Study]
[University Name] | [City, State] | [YYYY]
[Optional: GPA if above 3.5 and graduated within 3 years; honors;
relevant coursework for early-career candidates.]

ADDITIONAL
[Optional section: languages, volunteer leadership, publications,
professional memberships. Delete if empty.]


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 BULLET FORMULA (delete before sending)
 [Strong verb] + [specific task/project] + [tool or method]
 + [quantified result]
 Weak:   "Responsible for monthly reports"
 Strong: "Automated monthly reporting in Excel + Power Query,
          cutting preparation time from 2 days to 3 hours"
 Verify every number - you must defend it in the interview.
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FAQ

How do I use this template?

Copy the plain text below into Word or Google Docs, set the font to Calibri or Arial 11pt, replace every bracketed field with your own content, delete the instructions block, and export as .docx or a text-based PDF.

Will this template pass ATS screening?

The layout rules it implements — single column, standard section titles, contact info in the body, month/year dates — are exactly what ATS parsers are built to read. Content still decides interviews: fill it with quantified, honest bullets.

Can I get all five templates at once?

Yes — the download button on this page gets you the full bundle (all five templates) in one zip.