What 'ATS-friendly' means here
Selectable text, predictable headings, no overlapping columns, and a PDF that is not a flattened image. JobHoot templates follow that rule so you can change looks without breaking the file.
Guide
ATS-friendly CV templates
Design is secondary to parsing. A beautiful resume that the software cannot read still loses.
When to stay conservative
Government portals, large ATS vendors, and copy-paste forms prefer Compact-like layouts. Creative roles can use a slightly stronger visual after you confirm the parse score.
Switch without rewriting
Content lives once. Preview another template, export, and run Resume Score again if you changed density or headings.