Is the Bold resume template ATS-friendly?

Yes. Despite the colored header band, Bold is a single-column template rated best for ATS in Edesy Resume. The band is styling around your name; your sections are read top to bottom in the order you set. You can run the resume score to check contact details, dates, bullet counts and more before applying.

Will a colored resume print well?

Most printers handle the accent band fine, but on a black-and-white printer the band turns grey. If you expect your resume to be printed, a darker accent such as navy or charcoal usually prints more cleanly than a bright color. You can change the accent to any of 11 colors and check the preview, which matches the PDF exactly.

Can I download the Bold template in Word?

Yes. You can download PDF, Word (DOCX) or plain text (TXT). Downloads are unlimited on the free plan and never carry a watermark. You can also duplicate a resume to create tailored copies for different roles and save versions to restore later.

Is Bold a good resume template for sales jobs?

It is a popular choice for sales because the header gets noticed and the body stays easy to scan. What matters more is the content: quantified results such as targets met or accounts grown. Paste a job posting into job match to see which required and preferred keywords your resume already covers.

Best for ATSSingle column

Bold Resume Template

Bold puts a full-width accent band behind an oversized name, so your resume is easy to spot in a pile. Below the header it is a clean single column, which keeps it safe for applicant tracking systems. It suits sales, marketing, creative and customer-facing roles where confidence is part of the pitch.

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Bold resume template filled with an example resume

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Design details

Full-width accent band behind an oversized name at the top of the page.
Montserrat at 9.5pt by default with a red accent (#b91c1c).
Pick any of 11 accent colors to tone the band down, or switch among 10 fonts.
Font size, spacing, margins and section order are adjustable, on A4 or US Letter.

Best for

Sales and business development roles
Marketing, brand and social media roles
Creative and media applications
Resumes handed over at job fairs or walk-in interviews
Candidates who want a memorable first impression

Consider another template if

Modern, if you want color on the headline and headings but not a full band.
Classic, if you are applying to a conservative employer where a strong color block may feel out of place.
Sidebar, if you want visual structure through columns and are sending the resume straight to a person.

Is the Bold template ATS-friendly?

Bold is single column, so the colored header band does not change how your content is read, and it parses cleanly in every ATS.

Tips for filling in the Bold template

Match the confidence of the header with strong bullets: lead with results such as targets, revenue or growth, using [placeholders] for numbers you still need to confirm.
If the red feels too loud for your field, try navy or teal; the band stays but reads calmer.
Keep the header text short so the oversized name has room: name, phone, email, city and LinkedIn.
Vary your opening verbs; the resume score flags any verb that starts four or more bullets.

Who the Bold template suits

Resume for Sales Professionals

Sales hiring managers read resumes for numbers first: targets, achievement against quota, revenue and accounts won.

Resume for Customer Service and BPO

BPO and customer service hiring moves fast, and recruiters screen for communication, shift readiness and proof that you can hit service metrics.

Resume for Career Changers

A career change resume has to answer one question quickly: why should someone from a different field be hired for this role? The answer comes from transferable results, new skills with proof, and a summary that connects the two.