ATS score: 5 / 5
Modern Resume Template
Clean sans-serif with a blue accent — recruiter-approved.
Clean sans-serif with a bold accent color. Ideal for tech, SaaS, and startup roles that value a contemporary look.
Alex Johnson
Summary
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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Design traits
Sans-serif (Inter / Helvetica family)
Single-column with left-aligned header
Navy blue (#1e40af) for section underlines
5 / 5
About the Modern template
Modern strikes the balance every resume builder chases and few nail: clean enough to parse flawlessly, styled enough to feel intentional. A single navy-blue accent underlines section headings; everything else is crisp sans-serif on white. The left-aligned header gives your name and contact line maximum real estate — a small detail that matters when a recruiter scans the top 40% of the page in under two seconds. Bullet points sit on a consistent vertical grid, dates align to the right, and the leading is tuned so six or seven bullets per job still breathe without spilling to page two.
Best for
- Software engineers and developers
- Product managers and designers
- SaaS and startup roles
- Data and analytics positions
- Marketing and growth managers
- Consultants at tech-adjacent firms
Skip it if
- Deeply traditional industries (law, banking board roles)
- C-suite applications where Executive communicates seniority better
When to use the Modern template
Choose Modern if you're applying anywhere a "good designer" took the trouble to redesign the product landing page — SaaS companies, growth-stage startups, tech-forward enterprises. It's the default choice for software engineers, PMs, designers, data scientists, and marketers applying to modern companies. Avoid it for deeply traditional industries where the accent color, small as it is, reads as performative. For those, Classic is the safer pick. Also skip Modern if you're a seasoned executive whose credentials need the visual weight of a sidebar layout.
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