Classic Resume Template
ATS 10/10classicThe timeless, ATS-friendly single-column resume.
By Workzil Editorial · Career Research Team
Updated June 29, 2026
Career-data research informed by Workzil's aggregated job index, BLS / Eurostat salary benchmarks, and proprietary auto-apply telemetry.
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About the Classic template
The classic single-column resume is the safest choice for any application. Single-column layout, traditional section ordering (Summary → Experience → Education → Skills), serif headings, generous margins. Parses cleanly in every major ATS — Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, iCIMS — without exception. The default recommendation for senior candidates, banking, consulting, and any role where standing out visually is a liability.
Layout specification
| Columns | 1 |
| Accent colour | Black on white |
| Typography | Serif headings + sans body |
| Header style | Centred name + contact row |
| Category | classic |
| ATS compatibility | 10/10 |
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