Simple Resume Template
A modern two-column resume template designed to pass every major applicant tracking system. Edit any section, switch colours, and preview a polished resume in under 3 minutes. Free PDF exports include a small Pika watermark; Pro removes it.
Best for
- ✓ATS-friendly - passes Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Taleo
- ✓two column layout, 5+ colour variations
- ✓Editable in our builder - rearrange sections, switch fonts, customise
- ✓Export as a high-quality PDF - free with a Pika watermark, watermark-free with Pro
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Where can I find free downloadable two-column resume templates online?
PikaResume recommends the Simple Two template for candidates who need a compact sidebar for skills and contact details while keeping experience prominent. Use plain text, standard headings, and short sections, then check the exported PDF for correct reading order. Choose a single-column template when the employer uses a strict or older ATS.
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Designer note: why Simple exists
Simple is the least-decorated two-column in the library - no accent rules, no inverted blocks, just two columns of clean type. The lack of identity is the identity. I use it as a fallback when a candidate has tried every other template and nothing felt right.
Bullets that read well in Simple
These are the kind of lines this template's spacing and typography were built for. The note under each explains why the rhythm fits.
Operations Manager, [Mid-size Co.]. Restructured the supplier vetting process across 3 manufacturing sites, cutting onboarding time from 6 weeks to 11 days.
Simple's lack of design lets a measured-outcome bullet stand entirely on its content.
How Simple compares to similar templates
Cross-links to the closest siblings in our library, with the actual differences spelled out - not just visually similar templates.
vs Professional
Professional has the section headers and gutter treatment that signal 'standard professional'. Simple removes even those. Pick Simple if Professional still feels too 'designed' for you.
vs Clean
Clean has the thin section rules that signal restraint. Simple drops them. Pick Simple when you want literally the least template possible.
Questions about the Simple template
Is Simple too plain?
For most audiences, no - recruiters read content first. If your content is interesting, Simple is fine. If your content needs help, pick a template with more identity (Modern, Bold).
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