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Two-Column Professional Resume Template

The Two-Column Professional template uses a clean sidebar to separate contact details and skill sets from main work history. It is designed to provide visual variety while retaining a clean, readable text flow.

The resume above uses illustrative sample content. Replace every name, employer, date, metric, and link with details you can verify before sending an application.

Who should use this template

This template is ideal for designers, product managers, marketers, and candidates applying via direct emails or internal referrals where visual presentation is highly valued.

How to tailor this template

Keep the sidebar short: contact details, a focused skills list, and links that a recruiter can use. Put the evidence in the main column and make sure each role keeps its title, employer, dates, and bullets together. Because some older ATS parsers read columns unpredictably, use the included ATS checker and review the extracted text before sending it to a strict portal.

ATS formatting characteristics

  • Modern layout with a high-contrast side column.
  • Clear heading separation to help parsers distinguish sidebar blocks from core text.
  • Standard fonts and accessible layouts that minimize typical multi-column parsing risks.
  • No nested tables or complex graphical backgrounds that can scramble reading order.

The ATS Readiness Score is a guidance tool and does not guarantee that a resume will pass every employer's applicant tracking system or receive an interview.

Included sections

  • Professional Summary
  • Work History
  • Key Projects
  • Education & Certifications
  • Technical & Soft Skills