ATS score: 4 / 5
Executive Resume Template
Two-column sidebar built for senior leadership.
Two-column sidebar layout built for senior roles — C-suite, VP, and director-level candidates who need to show breadth at a glance.
Alex Johnson
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Results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Proficient in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. Passionate about creating clean, maintainable code and delivering exceptional user experiences.
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Mixed serif headings + sans-serif body
Two-column: sidebar for contact/skills, main for narrative
Dark slate
4 / 5
About the Executive template
Executive uses a true two-column layout: a left sidebar carries contact, certifications, languages, and key skills while the main column tells the career narrative. The sidebar compresses the lookup-style information recruiters scan first, freeing the main column for quantified bullet points that prove impact over time. Typography mixes a serif headline with a neutral sans body — a combination that reads formal and modern at the same time. The layout is still single-column in reading order for ATS parsers, which keeps the template safe across every major system we've tested.
Best for
- VP, SVP, and C-suite candidates
- Directors and heads of function
- Senior consultants and principals
- Board member applications
- Candidates with 15+ years and many roles to show
- Bank MDs, PE/VC partners
Skip it if
- Junior and mid-level roles (signals over-reach)
- ATS systems on heavily strict parsers — single-column is safer below senior IC level
When to use the Executive template
Pick Executive when you're applying for roles where the hiring committee reads the whole resume, not just the top third — VP, SVP, C-suite, board, and senior director positions. The sidebar lets a seasoned candidate showcase 8-12 skills, 3-4 certifications, and multiple languages without crowding the experience narrative. Avoid Executive for junior or early-career applications; the layout telegraphs seniority and can read as presumptuous. Also reconsider it if you're applying exclusively through ATS portals at enterprises with strict parsers — the sidebar is still column-order-safe but denser layouts rank higher on parsing confidence.
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