How to Use the Resume Template Recommender

With dozens of templates, choosing becomes a hurdle in itself. This tool asks for your industry, your experience level and the role you are targeting, then recommends a shortlist that fits — what suits a banking executive does not suit a graphic designer.

The steps

1. Pick your industry from the list
2. Set your experience level: entry, mid, senior or executive
3. Enter the target role or specialism
4. Read the recommended templates and why each was suggested
5. Open the closest one in the editor and test it with your real content before deciding

Practical tips

• A recommendation is a starting point, not a verdict — try at least two with your own content
• If the role is screened by an ATS, favour a simple single-column layout
• Change the experience level and watch the shortlist shift; it shows you the selection logic

Common mistakes to avoid

• Picking the prettiest template for an administrative role that goes through automated screening
• Accepting the recommendation without testing the template against real content

Frequently asked questions

Is the recommendation binding?

No, it is a decision aid. Every template is fully editable, and the recommendation saves you from trying layouts unsuited to your field.

Which template is best for an ATS submission?

A simple single-column layout with a standard font and clear headings, avoiding tables and graphics.

Links for this guide

• Open the Template Recommender
• Browse all templates