Two-column resume templates that actually pass ATS — most don't.
Two-column resume templates look great — but most fail ATS systems because parsers read left-to-right and scramble multi-column content. HireSprint's two-column template uses a design that appears as two columns visually but is parsed as single-column text by ATS.
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Professionals in tech, design, or roles where a two-column layout is expected. Must be used with an AI tool like HireSprint that ensures the underlying structure remains ATS-compatible.
Use a two-column template only when applying to companies with lenient ATS systems (smaller companies, creative agencies) or when you've confirmed the template passes with HireSprint's ATS checker.
Never use a two-column template without ATS testing. Most two-column designs available online fail ATS parsing completely — your experience section appears blank to the ATS, resulting in instant rejection.
Most are not. Standard two-column PDF templates cause ATS parsers to read columns left-to-right, mixing skills from the left column with job descriptions from the right. HireSprint's two-column template uses a structure that prevents this.
Use it only if the visual presentation is important for your target role AND you've verified it passes ATS. For most applications, a single-column template is safer and often scores higher.
Smaller companies and startups using manual review, some creative agencies, and companies that don't use traditional ATS systems. Large enterprises (Fortune 500, banks, healthcare) almost universally use strict ATS that struggles with columns.
The same ATS rules apply in the UK. Many UK firms use Workday, Greenhouse, and iCIMS — all of which can struggle with two-column layouts. Test your CV before submitting through any job portal.
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