How to Use a ATS Resume Template (With Examples)

Published 5 November 2026 by Kloora Tools

Quick answer: the best way to use a ats resume template is to pick a clean layout, lead with a short summary, show results with numbers, and keep it easy to scan. The free ATS Resume Template opens in the Kloora CV Maker so you can edit it online and download a PDF or Word file with no signup.

Who this ats resume template is for

This layout suits any job application that goes through an applicant tracking system. If that is not you, the CV Maker has 22 templates, and you can switch at any time without losing what you typed.

What to put in it

• Use standard headings: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills.
• Keep one column and avoid tables, icons and text boxes.
• Copy keywords from the job post into your skills and bullet points.
• Save as PDF or Word. Both read well in most systems.

A sample summary

Here is a short summary you can adapt:

> Operations analyst with 6 years of experience cutting reporting time and cost. Skilled in SQL, Excel and process design.

Keep your own summary to two or three lines. Name your role, your years of experience and your strongest skill.

Three sample bullet points

Strong bullets start with an action word and end with a result.

• Cut monthly reporting time from 5 days to 2 by automating 14 spreadsheets
• Reduced vendor costs by 18 percent across 9 contracts
• Trained 12 new analysts on the reporting stack

Notice that each line has a number. Numbers make your work easy to believe and easy to compare.

A mistake to avoid

Putting your contact details inside the page header, where many parsers skip them. Keep them in the body.

How to build it in five minutes

1. Open the ATS Resume Template.
2. Replace the sample text with your details. The preview updates as you type.
3. Choose an accent color and a font. Use the size controls if the page runs long.
4. Check your score with the ATS CV Checker by pasting the job post.
5. Download the PDF, or the Word file if you want to edit it later. Then write a matching cover letter.

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