Build an ATS resume
that actually gets read.
Applicant tracking systems silently reject resumes with the wrong formatting. Our ATS-optimized templates are tested on Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and every major platform — so your resume reaches a real person.
10,000+
ATS resumes built
98%
ATS pass rate
13
Professional templates
How It Works
ATS-ready resume 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 resume will perform before you submit.
Download your ATS-ready resume
Export to PDF or DOCX with pixel-perfect formatting. Your resume 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
Templates designed for ATS, built for humans
Every template passes ATS parsing tests while still looking polished when a recruiter opens your resume.
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 resume 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 resumes
What is ATS and why does it matter?
ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that companies use to filter resumes before a human recruiter ever sees them. Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies and most mid-size employers use an ATS. If your resume 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 resume, use our Minimal template, check your ATS compatibility score, and download it as plain text — all for free. No credit card required, no time limit, no watermarks. PDF and DOCX downloads, all 13 templates, AI writing, and cover letters come with Explorer, starting at $9.99/month.
How is this different from other resume builders?
Most resume builders focus on flashy designs that actually hurt your ATS score. Careeronaut builds resumes 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 resume will perform before you submit it.
What makes a resume ATS-friendly?
An ATS-friendly resume 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.
Build Your ATS Resume — Free
Stop getting silently rejected. Create an ATS-optimized resume in under 10 minutes and start landing interviews.
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