Is the Classic resume template ATS-friendly?

Yes. Classic is a single-column template, which Edesy Resume rates as the best ATS layout because it parses cleanly in every applicant tracking system. Sections are read in the order you arrange them. You can also run the built-in resume score, which checks contact details, dates, bullet length, measurable results and more before you apply.

Can I download the Classic template in Word?

Yes. You can download your resume as a PDF, a Word file (DOCX) or plain text (TXT). Downloads are unlimited on the free plan and carry no watermark. The PDF matches the on-screen preview exactly because both use the same layout engine, so what you see while editing is what the recruiter receives.

Can I change the serif font in the Classic template?

Yes. Classic starts with Source Serif, but every template works with every font. You can switch to Inter, Roboto, Lato, Open Sans, IBM Plex Sans, Montserrat, Merriweather, Lora or EB Garamond, choose from 11 accent colors, and adjust font size, spacing and margins. Your content stays in place when you change the look.

Is the Classic resume template really free?

Yes. All 10 templates, including Classic, are part of the free plan, along with all fonts and colors and unlimited PDF, Word and TXT downloads without a watermark. The free plan allows up to 3 resumes. Pro is an optional one-time pass that raises limits on resumes and AI features; it never auto-renews.

Best for ATSSingle column

Classic Resume Template

The Classic template uses a centered header, serif type and ruled section headings, the look most people picture when they think of a resume. It is a single-column layout, so it is a safe choice for online applications that pass through an applicant tracking system. It suits almost any role, from a first job after college to a mid-career move.

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Design details

Centered header with your name and contact details, followed by serif body text and ruled headings.
Default font is Source Serif with a charcoal accent (#1f2937), which keeps the page quiet and readable.
Switch to any of the 10 fonts, such as Merriweather or Inter, or pick one of 11 accent colors.
Font size, spacing, margins and section order are all adjustable, and you can choose A4 or US Letter.

Best for

Online applications that go through an ATS
Freshers and campus placement applications
Government, banking and other conservative sectors
Anyone who wants one safe resume to send everywhere
Mid-level professionals with a straightforward career history

Consider another template if

Harvard, if you want the organisation name to lead each role in the traditional career-office style.
Modern, if you prefer sans-serif type with an accent-colored headline for a more current look.
Compact, if your content runs slightly past one page and you want tighter spacing.

Is the Classic template ATS-friendly?

Classic is single column, so sections are read top to bottom in the order you set and parse cleanly in every ATS. It is one of the safest templates to use when you are applying through job portals.

Tips for filling in the Classic template

Keep the header simple: name, phone, email, city and a LinkedIn URL. The resume score checks for phone and location because many recruiters filter by location.
Use the ruled headings to your advantage by keeping section names standard, such as Experience, Education and Skills, so both ATS and recruiters find them quickly.
Write 2-5 bullets per role and start each with a strong action verb instead of phrases like "responsible for".
If you are a fresher, drag Education above Experience so your degree and CGPA appear first.

Who the Classic template suits

Resume for Freshers

A fresher resume has to prove potential without a job history, so education, projects and internships do the work that experience does for everyone else.