Classic ATS Resume Template
Scores 95+ on every major ATS. The most battle-tested format on CVEdge.
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About this template
Classic is CVEdge's top-scored template on every ATS system we've tested. Single column, standard heading names (Experience, Education, Skills), Geist Sans font at 10–11pt, no graphics, no tables — the format that every ATS parser was built to read.
When you upload a Classic resume to Greenhouse, it parses perfectly: every field populates in the candidate profile exactly as written. No truncation, no garbled bullet points, no missing dates. This matters because ATS data quality affects recruiter review — a garbled parse means your strongest bullet might appear broken in the recruiter's system.
Classic achieves 95–97 ATS scores on CVEdge for well-written content. The ceiling is content quality, not format quality — which is exactly what it should be.
For applications where ATS safety is the priority — large corporations, regulated industries, government roles, NHS, civil service — Classic is the only template you should consider.
Who is this template for?
- Anyone applying via online job portals (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever)
- Professionals targeting large corporations and regulated industries
- Government, NHS, and civil service applicants
- Anyone who wants zero format-related rejections
Start with this template — free
Upload your existing CV or start from scratch. CVEdge pre-fills your content into the template and gives you an instant ATS score.
Questions about this template
Which ATS systems does the Classic template work with?+
Classic passes all major ATS systems: Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, SmartRecruiters, Jobvite, BambooHR, and Recruiterbox. It follows universal ATS parsing conventions.
What ATS score does Classic template get on CVEdge?+
Classic consistently scores 95–97 on CVEdge's ATS analyser for well-formatted content. The remaining 3–5 points come from content quality (metrics, keywords, bullet structure) — not format.
Template features
- Verified 95+ ATS score on Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, iCIMS
- Single column — no parsing ambiguity
- Standard heading names ATS systems expect
- No graphics, tables, or non-standard fonts
- CVEdge ATS analyser gives real-time score as you edit
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Build your resume with Classic — free
Upload your existing CV or start fresh. ATS score included. No credit card required.