Build an ATS-friendly CV
that actually gets read.
Applicant tracking systems silently reject CVs with the wrong formatting. Our ATS-optimized templates are tested on Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and every major platform — so your CV reaches a real person.
10,000+
ATS CVs built
98%
ATS pass rate
13
Professional templates
How It Works
ATS-ready CV in 3 steps
No formatting headaches. No guessing what ATS systems want. We handle the technical details so you can focus on your experience.
Choose an ATS-optimized template
Every template is engineered for ATS compatibility. Clean formatting, standard section headers, and parseable layouts that scoring algorithms love.
Fill in your details
Add your experience, skills, and education. Our real-time ATS score tells you exactly how well your CV will perform before you submit.
Download your ATS-ready CV
Export to PDF or DOCX with pixel-perfect formatting. Your CV is ready to submit to any job board or company portal.
Tested & Verified
Works with every major ATS
Our templates are tested against the applicant tracking systems used by Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups alike.
Plus dozens of other ATS platforms including JazzHR, Jobvite, SmartRecruiters, and more.
ATS Templates
CV templates designed for ATS, built for humans
Every template passes ATS parsing tests while still looking polished when a recruiter opens your CV.
Modern
Clean single-column layout with bold section headers. Parses perfectly on every major ATS. Best for tech, startup, and creative roles.
Classic
Traditional chronological format trusted by Fortune 500 recruiters. Ideal for finance, consulting, law, and government positions.
Executive
Structured layout with clear hierarchy for senior-level candidates. Highlights leadership experience and key achievements.
Compact
Space-efficient design that fits more content without sacrificing readability. Great for experienced professionals with extensive history.
The Difference
What ATS software actually sees
A beautifully designed CV can be completely unreadable to an ATS. Here is what happens when formatting goes wrong.
- Two-column layout breaks ATS parsing
- Photo/graphics cause read errors
- Custom section headers not recognized
- Fancy fonts render as garbled text
- Clean single-column layout parses correctly
- Standard section headers (Experience, Education, Skills)
- System-safe fonts render on every platform
- Keywords and skills properly extracted
FAQ
Common questions about ATS CVs
What is ATS and why does it matter?
ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that companies use to filter CVs before a human recruiter ever sees them. Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies and most mid-size employers use an ATS. If your CV isn't formatted correctly, it gets automatically rejected — even if you're perfectly qualified. Our templates are specifically designed to pass these systems.
Will this work with Workday, Greenhouse, and other ATS platforms?
Yes. Every Careeronaut template is tested against all major ATS platforms including Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, and BambooHR. We use standard section headers, clean formatting, and parseable layouts that these systems can read correctly.
Is it really free to start?
Absolutely. You can create a CV, use our Modern template, check your ATS compatibility score, and export to PDF — all for free. No credit card required, no time limit, no watermarks. If you want access to all 13 templates, AI writing assistance, and cover letters, Explorer starts at $9.99/month.
How is this different from other CV builders?
Most CV builders focus on flashy designs that actually hurt your ATS score. Careeronaut builds CVs that are both visually professional AND ATS-optimized. We give you a real-time ATS compatibility score as you edit, so you know exactly how your CV will perform before you submit it.
What makes a CV ATS-friendly?
An ATS-friendly CV uses standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), avoids tables and columns that confuse parsers, uses standard fonts, includes keywords from the job description, and exports as a clean PDF or DOCX. All Careeronaut templates handle this automatically.
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
In the US, a CV (curriculum vitae) and a resume are often used interchangeably for most job applications. Technically, a CV can be longer and more detailed, especially for academic or international roles. Our builder works for both — you can create a one-page resume or a multi-page CV with the same ATS-optimized templates.
Build Your ATS CV — Free
Stop getting silently rejected. Create an ATS-optimized CV in under 10 minutes and start landing interviews.
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