Classic resume template

Traditional timeline-style resume suited for academic and formal roles. This format is optimized for ATS readability and recruiter scanning, with a clear section order and consistent heading structure.

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Best use cases for Classic

  • Academic and research-focused applications
  • Formal corporate roles with long experience history
  • Conservative industries preferring traditional formatting

ATS formatting checklist

  1. Use explicit section titles such as Experience, Skills, Education, and Projects.
  2. Keep bullet points action-led and add role-specific keywords from job descriptions.
  3. Avoid decorative tables and icons in content-heavy sections to improve parser accuracy.
  4. Export as PDF only after validating spacing and section order in preview mode.
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