Who it's for
- Job seekers applying through US online portals that parse resumes automatically.
- Students and recent graduates building a first US-format resume.
- Anyone converting a designed or two-column resume into a clean, parser-friendly one.
Free resume resource
Free ATS-friendly resume template
An editable Word resume template in clean US format — one page, single column, standard headings, and no photo or personal details — formatted for clean parsing by applicant tracking systems. It contains placeholder text only, with a PDF preview of the finished look. A practical starting point, not a guarantee that any particular system will accept or rank your resume.
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Help another job seeker find it: share Jude's free resume scanner on LinkedIn, and the editable Word template unlocks. No payment, no email — just a post.
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When to use it
- Starting a new resume and you want a clean, one-page, parser-friendly structure.
- Your current resume uses columns, tables, or graphics that may not parse.
- You want a consistent base layout to tailor for each application.
How to use it
- 1 Download the template and replace every [bracketed] placeholder with your details.
- 2 Keep it to one page, single column, with standard headings (Summary, Experience, Education, Skills).
- 3 Export to a text-based PDF or .docx — keep the text selectable, not an image.
- 4 Tailor the summary, skills, and bullets to each posting you apply to.
Next step: check your finished resume
Once you've filled in the template, run it through Jude's free scan to see an ATS readability score and specific fixes. The scan is free.