Focused Resume Template
A contemporary single-column resume template designed to pass every major applicant tracking system. Edit any section, switch colours, and download a polished PDF in under 3 minutes - completely free.
Best for
- ✓ATS-friendly - passes Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Taleo
- ✓single column layout, 5+ colour variations
- ✓Editable in our builder - rearrange sections, switch fonts, customise
- ✓Export as high-quality PDF, no watermarks
Designer note: why Focused exists
Focused uses a narrower content column than the other contemporary singles - about 65% of the page width. The constraint forces brevity. I use it for executives whose audience has reading fatigue and where one tight page outperforms two longer ones.
Bullets that read well in Focused
These are the kind of lines this template's spacing and typography were built for. The note under each explains why the rhythm fits.
CEO, [Company] (2019-2024). $42M to $310M ARR. Exit via strategic acquisition.
Narrow column forces the executive summary into three clauses. The constraint is the design.
How Focused compares to similar templates
Cross-links to the closest siblings in our library, with the actual differences spelled out - not just visually similar templates.
Questions about the Focused template
Is 65% width too narrow to read comfortably?
On the page, no - it falls within recommended measure for body type. The narrow feel is intentional and works for skim contexts.
