Minimal ATS-Friendly Resume/CV Template

Minimal removes most visual competition, so differences in role scope, dates, and achievements become easier to compare. It is a strong default for technology, analysis, finance, administration, graduate applications, and ATS-led portals. The simplicity also exposes weak writing: generic summaries and repeated duties cannot hide behind styling. Give the page a precise target headline and make the first bullet under each recent role the strongest piece of evidence.

Whitespace should separate ideas, not create an artificially sparse document. Keep margins and line length comfortable while allowing enough room for context. Skills belong in a concise list supported by experience or projects. For technical candidates, name the stack in the skills section and explain how it was applied; for business candidates, connect tools and methods to decisions, service, accuracy, or commercial outcomes.

Minimal is not automatically the right choice for every short resume. A candidate with little experience still needs substantive projects, training, volunteering, or coursework rather than oversized spacing. A senior candidate may need stronger navigation across leadership, projects, and credentials. Add sections only when they answer a hiring question, and use another format if a sidebar or academic structure would make complex evidence easier to locate.

Inspect the final document for subtle consistency: heading case, date format, bullet punctuation, spacing between roles, and link styling. With few visual elements, these details define the quality of the page. Confirm that the exported text copies in order and that a second page begins intentionally. The result should feel edited and calm, not unfinished.