Metro resume template

It works well for experienced professionals with a solid skill set to show at a glance: engineers, product and project managers, analysts and operations roles. The strong header gives the page presence, so it suits applications that go straight to a hiring manager.

The header spans the full width with your name, headline, contact details and an optional photo. Below it, the left column holds your profile, experience, education and projects; the right column, about a third of the width, lists skills with level bars, languages with their levels, certifications and interests.

• Charcoal masthead with an amber accent band underneath
• Tab-style section headings that make the page easy to scan
• Skill and language levels shown as bars in the sidebar

Two-column layouts look tidy to people, but some applicant tracking systems (ATS) read columns out of order or skip the sidebar. When applying through a large job portal, repeat your key skills in your experience bullets, or use a single-column template for that application.

• Keep the sidebar to the skills that matter for the role; six to eight is plenty.
• If you add a photo, use one with a plain background so it reads well against the dark header.