The Shortlist ATS resume template kit gives you everything you need to apply for a job this week: a one-page and two-page resume, a matching cover letter, a references page and a thank-you letter. Each one comes in two styles and two paper sizes. Open a file in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, type over the tips, save it as a PDF and send it.
You also get a job search tracker for Excel and Google Sheets, filled examples you can look at before you start, and a 20-page guide with a resume writing playbook. It is the whole job hunt in one download.
Why this ATS-friendly resume template works
Most online applications pass through an Applicant Tracking System before a person reads them. ATS software struggles with columns, text boxes, tables and contact details tucked into a page header. So these templates skip all of that.
- One clean column that reads top to bottom
- Standard headings such as Professional Experience and Education
- Your phone and email in the main body of the page
- Dates lined up on the right with real tab stops, so nothing drifts when you edit
- Real Word heading styles, so you can change a color or font once and the whole page follows
The result looks polished to the hiring manager and stays readable to the software.
What’s included
Resume and letter templates (.docx)
- 1-page resume
- 2-page resume, with your name and page number in the footer of page 2
- Cover letter with a short achievements list in the middle
- References page with space for four references
- Thank you letter for after the interview
Every document comes in a Classic style (serif type, soft blue heading bars) and a Modern style (clean sans serif, fine rules). Each style comes in US Letter and A4. That is 20 editable templates in total.
Job search tracker (.xlsx)
- Applications log with room for 300 jobs and dropdowns for status, source, work mode, priority and resume version
- Follow-up column that flags Overdue, Due soon or Scheduled on its own
- Dashboard with applications sent, response rate, interviews, offers, active jobs and overdue follow-ups
- Charts by status and by source, plus a simple hiring funnel
- Weekly goal progress bar
- Interview story bank using the STAR method
- Networking log with contact reminders
- One currency setting. Dollars by default, and you can type £, €, R or any symbol you like
Extras
- Filled example PDFs of every document in both styles
- 20-page user guide with setup steps, customizing help, troubleshooting and FAQ
- Resume writing playbook: the bullet formula with before and after examples, an action verb bank, a 15-minute tailoring routine and a final checklist
How it works
- Download the ZIP right after checkout.
- Pick a style and size. Classic suits finance, law, healthcare, education and government. Modern suits tech, marketing, operations and startups.
- Type over the tips. Each section tells you what to write, in plain words. Delete any section you do not need.
- Save as PDF and apply. Log the job in the tracker so you know when to follow up.
File formats and software
- Resume and letters: .docx files for Microsoft Word (Windows and Mac) and Google Docs. They also open in LibreOffice Writer.
- Tracker: .xlsx for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Examples: PDF.
- User guide: .docx.
- Fonts: Cambria (Classic) and Calibri (Modern). Both come with Microsoft Office and are built into Google Docs, so there is nothing to install.
To use Google Docs, upload the .docx to Google Drive and choose Open with Google Docs. A free Google account is all you need.
Easy to customize
Change colors, fonts, headings and page count in a few clicks. All formatting runs through named styles such as Title, Heading 1 and Body Copy, so one change updates every matching line. Add a section by copying an existing one. Need a second page? Keep typing and it appears.
Who it is for
- Job seekers applying through online portals and job boards
- Recent graduates writing their first real resume
- Career changers who need room for projects, training and transferable skills
- Experienced professionals who want a tidy two-page layout
- Anyone returning to work after a career break
Real ways people use it
A nurse moving into a clinic manager role uses the 2-page Classic resume to fit her certifications and leadership projects, then tailors the skills line for each posting. A recent marketing graduate picks the Modern 1-page resume, fills in two internships and a class project, and uses the tracker to follow up with every recruiter he meets at a career fair. A project manager applying to 30 roles uses the dashboard to see that referrals get him interviews far more often than job boards, and shifts his time there.
Digital download
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. Your files are ready to download as soon as payment is confirmed: one ZIP with every template, the tracker and the examples, plus the user guide as a separate file.
License: personal use only. You can edit and reuse the files for your own job search as often as you like. Please do not resell, share or redistribute them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this resume template ATS friendly?
Yes. It uses a single column, real text, standard headings and contact details in the body of the page, with no tables, text boxes or graphics in the resume.
Can I edit it in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. The fonts, heading styles and right-aligned dates carry over.
Does it work on a Mac?
Yes, with Microsoft Word for Mac or Google Docs in any browser.
Does it work in Apple Pages?
Pages can open .docx files, but we have only tested the layout in Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice, so we recommend those.
Can I change the colors and fonts?
Yes. Modify one style and every heading or line that uses it updates. The guide walks you through it.
What paper size should I use?
US Letter for the United States and Canada. A4 for the UK, Europe, Africa, Australia and most other countries.
Can I use the tracker in my own currency?
Yes. Type your currency symbol on the Start Here tab and every money value in the tracker uses it.
How many times can I use it?
As many times as you like for your own applications.
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