What makes a resume ATS-friendly?
- Single column. All three templates here use a single text column. Two-column resumes look elegant but trip up older ATS parsers, which read top-to-bottom.
- Plain text, no tables, no images. Tables and graphics confuse keyword extractors. Text-only PDFs that come from real text (not scanned images) parse cleanly.
- Standard section names. "Education", "Experience", "Skills", "Projects" — not "What I've Been Up To".
- Real PDFs. When you click Download PDF, the file is generated by html2pdf.js with selectable text. Avoid printing a screenshot or exporting from a design tool that flattens text into images.
Tips for freshers (India)
- Lead with Education until you have 1+ years of full-time experience.
- Include Projects with a 1-2 line description and the tech you used.
- Personal details (DOB, marital status, languages) are still common in India — use the optional section if the role expects it. Skip it for international applications.
- Quantify wherever possible. "Reduced page load time by 40%" beats "Worked on performance".
FAQ
Where is my data stored?
In your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device. Clear browser data or click "Clear all" to remove it.
Can I edit it on a different computer?
Not automatically — your data is local to this browser on this device. Download the PDF, then transfer the file.
Why doesn't this offer a two-column / colourful template?
The site is focused on ATS pass-through. Two-column and design-heavy templates routinely fail when parsed by Workday, Greenhouse, Naukri, etc. Use a separate design tool if you need that look for a portfolio site.
The PDF looks slightly different from the preview. Why?
The PDF engine uses pixel-perfect layout, the preview uses your browser's rendering — they're 99% identical but small font-metric differences exist. The PDF is what an ATS sees, so trust it.