Is the Executive resume template ATS-friendly?

Yes. Executive is a single-column template and is rated best for ATS in Edesy Resume, so it parses cleanly in every applicant tracking system. The large serif name and rules are styling only. You can also tailor it to a specific job posting with job match, which scores your resume against the posting and lists required and preferred keywords.

Can an executive resume be two pages?

For senior roles, two pages is common. The resume score in Edesy Resume warns when a resume goes over 1,000 words because that is likely more than two pages, so you have a practical ceiling. If you want one page, reduce spacing or margins, trim older roles, or try the Compact template.

Can I download the Executive template as a Word document?

Yes. You can download PDF, Word (DOCX) or plain text (TXT) at any time. Downloads are unlimited on the free plan and have no watermark. The PDF matches the on-screen preview exactly. You can also save versions and restore earlier ones, or duplicate a resume to keep tailored copies for different roles.

Is the Executive template free?

Yes. All 10 templates are included in the free plan, together with all fonts and colors and unlimited watermark-free downloads. The free plan covers up to 3 resumes. Pro is an optional one-time pass at ₹299 for 30 days or ₹1,999 for 12 months, it never auto-renews, and it raises limits on resumes, AI suggestions and job matches.

Best for ATSSingle column

Executive Resume Template

Executive sets your name in a large serif and uses understated rules to separate sections. It is designed for senior roles where the page should feel measured and confident rather than busy. Managers, directors and experienced specialists with a long record of results will find it a natural fit.

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Design details

Large serif name at the top with understated horizontal rules between sections.
EB Garamond at 11pt by default, a slightly larger size that reads comfortably for dense senior content.
Brown accent (#7c2d12) by default; change to any of 11 accent colors or 10 fonts.
Adjust font size, spacing, margins and section order, and choose A4 or US Letter.

Best for

Managers, directors and department heads
Professionals with 10 or more years of experience
Consulting, finance and operations leadership roles
Senior applications where a two-page resume is expected
Board, advisory or leadership-track applications

Consider another template if

Harvard, if you want employer names to lead each entry in a traditional format.
Timeline, if a long career with several moves is easier to follow with dates in their own column.
Compact, if you need to keep a long history to a single page.

Is the Executive template ATS-friendly?

Executive is single column, so it parses cleanly in every ATS, which matters because many senior roles are still screened through portals and recruiters' tracking systems.

Tips for filling in the Executive template

Open with a 40-90 word summary that states your scope: team size, budget or region, using [placeholders] until you confirm numbers.
Lead each role's bullets with outcomes rather than duties, and make sure a good share of them carry numbers.
Trim early-career roles to one or two bullets so recent leadership work gets the space.
Keep the total under about 1,000 words; the resume score warns above that because it is likely more than two pages.

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