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Alex Chen
alex@example.com·+1 (555) 123-4567·San Francisco, CA·linkedin.com/in/alexchen

Software engineer with 6 years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Proven track record of reducing deployment time by 60%, mentoring engineers, and shipping high-impact features used by millions.

Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer · TechCorp
2021-03Present
  • Built RESTful APIs serving 2M+ daily requests using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL
  • Led migration from monolith to microservices, reducing deployment time by 60% and improving uptime to 99.9%
  • Mentored 3 junior engineers through weekly 1:1s, code reviews, and technical workshops
  • Architected real-time notification system using Redis and WebSockets, handling 50K concurrent users
Software Engineer · StartupXYZ
2019-062021-02
  • Developed React frontend features for B2B SaaS platform with 500+ enterprise customers
  • Implemented CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker, cutting release cycle from weekly to daily
  • Optimized PostgreSQL queries reducing API response time by 40% for core product flows
Junior Developer · WebAgency
2018-012019-05
  • Built and maintained client websites using React, Node.js, and AWS
  • Collaborated with design team to implement pixel-perfect UI components
Education
UC Berkeley
B.S. in Computer Science · GPA 3.8
20142018
Stanford Continuing Studies
Machine Learning
20232023
Skills
technical: TypeScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Redis, REST APIs, Next.js, GraphQL
soft: Team leadership, Technical mentoring, Agile/Scrum
Projects
Open Source CLI Tool · github.com/alexchen/cli-tool

Developer productivity tool with 2K+ GitHub stars

  • Built in TypeScript with Node.js
  • Distributed via npm with 10K+ weekly downloads
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect · Amazon Web ServicesJan 2024
Languages
English (Native)Mandarin (Professional)

Classic ATS resume template

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Maximum ATS compatibility — plain, clean, works everywhere

ATS CompatibleSingle column
ATS Preview Scoresample data
ATS Match Score
87pts
Excellent
Keyword Match
7 / 7 keywords covered
TypeScriptReactNode.jsPostgreSQLREST APIsAWSDocker
Responsibilities (3/4 matched)
Design and implement scalable backend services
Collaborate with product and design teams
⚠️Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmap
Nice-to-have (3/3 covered)
Next.jsRedisGraphQL
Breakdown
Keywords (40%)82
Format (30%)100
Content (30%)85
Issues

✓ No format issues

ATS parser friendly
Clean section headings
Export to PDF & Word
AI-tailored to any JD
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About the Classic ATS template

Classic ATS is the most conservative template in the library: one column, standard section headings, no graphics, no tables. It is built for one job — getting every line of your resume parsed correctly by every applicant tracking system, from modern tools like Greenhouse and Lever to older enterprise systems like Taleo.

If you are applying through large-company portals, sending your resume to recruiters who re-upload it into their own systems, or you simply do not want to think about parsing risk at all, this is the safest default.

Who this template is for

  • High-volume applicants submitting through company career portals
  • Corporate, finance, healthcare, government, and other conservative industries
  • Career changers who need recruiters to find their transferable skills fast
  • Anyone whose resume keeps getting rejected before a human sees it

Typical industries: Banking and finance, insurance, healthcare administration, government and public sector, legal, logistics, and any Fortune-500-style application portal.

ATS compatibility

  • Single column means parsers read your content in the exact order you wrote it — no column-merging errors
  • Standard section names (Experience, Education, Skills) map directly to the fields ATS databases expect
  • No tables, text boxes, icons, or images — the elements most likely to break text extraction
  • System-safe fonts and real text throughout, so PDF parsing produces clean output

Layout at a glance

  • Name and contact details on top, in plain text
  • Professional summary, then reverse-chronological experience
  • Dedicated skills section that keyword scanners read reliably
  • Education and certifications at the end

When to pick a different template

Roles where visual presentation is part of the evaluation — graphic design, brand design, or creative portfolios. For those, a portfolio link matters more than the resume layout, but you may still prefer a template with more visual personality.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Classic ATS template really safe for every ATS?+

No template can guarantee every system, but single-column layouts with standard headings and no graphics have the lowest known failure rate across major ATS platforms. This template avoids every common parsing trap we test for.

Should I export it as PDF or DOCX?+

PDF preserves your formatting and is accepted by most modern ATS. If a job posting explicitly asks for Word format, export DOCX instead — the template stays parseable in both.

Can I add a photo to this template?+

We intentionally leave photos out. Most US and UK ATS workflows discard them, some systems fail to parse around embedded images, and many employers screen out photo resumes for bias-compliance reasons.

Will a plain template make my resume look generic?+

Recruiters spend their first seconds on your job titles, companies, and results — not the styling. A clean layout puts that content first; the tailoring and keywords do the differentiating.

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