The Ashford Resume Suite is a resume template bundle for Microsoft Word and Google Docs that covers the whole job application, not just the resume. You get a polished executive resume in 1, 2 and 3 page versions, a matching cover letter, reference page and thank-you letter, and a separate ATS-friendly set built for online job portals. Then there’s a job application tracker to keep your search organized once you start sending.
Every template comes in three color palettes and two paper sizes. That’s 60 editable Word files in all, plus 10 filled examples so you can see what a finished resume looks like before you start typing.
Why This Resume Template Bundle Is Different
Most resume templates give you one pretty design and leave you to work out the rest. That pretty design often trips up the software big companies use to screen applications. Ashford gives you two layouts with the same look and feel:
- Executive layout: a framed name block, an icon contact bar and a tidy sidebar for education and skills. Send it by email, print it, or bring it to the interview.
- ATS-friendly layout: one clean column with no tables or images, so applicant tracking systems can read every word. Upload this one to online job portals.
The placeholder text isn’t filler, either. Each line tells you what to write and how, like “Show a result with a number: grew sales 18%, cut costs by $40K, trained 12 new hires.” You type over the tips and the page fills itself in.
What’s Included
Executive set (in every color and paper size)
- Executive Resume, 1 page
- Executive Resume, 2 pages (adds more experience, achievements, strengths, certifications, volunteer work and references)
- Executive Resume, 3 pages (adds selected projects, awards, training, speaking and publications)
- Executive Cover Letter
- Executive Reference Page with 6 reference slots
- Executive Thank-You Letter for after the interview
ATS-friendly set
- ATS Resume, 1 page and 2 pages
- ATS Cover Letter
- ATS Reference Page
Bonus extras
- Job Application Tracker for Excel and Google Sheets, with a dashboard, follow-up reminders and a currency setting
- Resume Writing Playbook with a bullet formula, before-and-after examples, 220 action verbs, a keyword checklist and a cover letter guide
- Icon Pack of 34 original icons in badge and line styles, in 5 colors (306 transparent PNG files)
- 10 filled examples showing a complete sample resume set
- User Guide covering editing, restyling, troubleshooting and FAQs
Three Palettes, Two Paper Sizes
Pick Champagne Gold, Slate Blue or Sage Green. All three use soft accent colors that print well in color or black and white. Each palette comes in US Letter for the United States and Canada, and A4 for the UK, Europe, Australia, Africa and most other countries.
The Job Application Tracker
Once your resume is out the door, the tracker keeps you on top of every application. Add a row for each job and pick the status, source, work type and resume version from dropdowns. The sheet works out the rest:
- Follow-up dates and days since you applied
- A Next Step column that flags “Follow up now”, “Prep for interview” or “Review offer”
- A dashboard with applications sent, response rate, interview rate and offers
- Which job sources actually get you interviews
- Charts by status and by month
- One currency setting, with $ as the default. Type £, €, R or any symbol and every salary figure updates.
How It Works
- Download and unzip the bundle.
- Pick your layout: Executive or ATS, 1 to 3 pages, your color and paper size.
- Open it in Microsoft Word, or upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs.
- Type over the tips. Delete any section you don’t need. The layout closes the gap.
- Save as PDF and apply. Log the job in your tracker.
Customization
Everything is editable: text, section names, colors, icons and order. Headings use Word’s built-in Heading styles, so changing one style restyles the whole document. Swap any icon in two clicks with Change Picture. Arial is used throughout, so there are no fonts to install.
File Formats and Software
- Resumes, letters and guides: Microsoft Word .docx
- Tracker: Microsoft Excel .xlsx
- Icons: transparent PNG, 512 × 512 px
- Works with: Microsoft Word and Excel (2010 or newer, including free Office for the web), Google Docs and Google Sheets
- Delivered as one ZIP download, about 8 MB
Who It’s For
- Professionals and managers who want a resume that looks senior
- Career changers reframing past experience for a new field
- Recent graduates who need a clean, simple 1-page resume
- Anyone applying through big company job portals who needs an ATS-friendly version
- Job seekers outside the US who need A4
Real Ways People Use It
- Upload the ATS resume to a large employer’s portal, then email the Executive version to the recruiter who calls you.
- Send a matching cover letter and reference page so your whole application looks like one set.
- Send the thank-you letter within a day of your interview.
- Keep 20 or 30 applications organized in the tracker and never miss a follow-up.
Digital Download
This is an instant digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After checkout, download the ZIP file from your order confirmation or account page.
Licence: personal use. Make as many versions as you like for your own job search. Please don’t resell or share the files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit this resume template in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx file to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. Google Docs doesn’t support letter spacing, so the wide-spaced headings look slightly tighter there.
Is the resume template ATS-friendly?
The ATS set is: one column, standard headings, real text and no tables or images. Use it for online applications. The Executive set is best for people.
Do I need to install any fonts?
No. Every template uses Arial, which comes with Word, Google Docs, Windows and macOS.
Does it work in Apple Pages?
Pages can open .docx files, but the templates were designed and tested for Word and Google Docs, so small spacing tweaks may be needed.
Can I change the colors?
Yes. Pick from three ready-made palettes, or change the heading style and border color to any color you like.
Which paper size should I use?
US Letter for the US and Canada. A4 for nearly everywhere else. Both are included.
Can I use it more than once?
Yes. Edit and reuse it for every job you apply for.
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