Two-column templates split the page into a main column for experience and a narrower one for contact details, skills, languages and certifications. That fits more on a single page and makes the short items easy to scan, which is why these layouts are popular with freshers, designers and technical roles with long skill lists.
About applicant tracking systems: Some older applicant tracking systems read two columns out of order, so pick a single-column design for large company portals and use a two-column one when a person reads your resume first.
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The trade-off is reading order: some older applicant tracking systems read two columns out of order, so pick a single-column design for large company portals. Two-column resumes work best when you email them to a person, share them at a networking event or attach them to a referral.
Looks great, but some older applicant tracking systems read two columns out of order — pick a single-column design for large company portals.
Short items a recruiter scans quickly: contact details, skills, tools, languages, certifications and links. Keep your work history and achievements in the main column.
Yes, you can edit the Word download, though columns can shift slightly as text changes. Send the PDF unless an employer asks for Word.
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