Aurora template
Aurora: a two-column resume template with a photo
A soft teal sidebar on the left holds your photo, contact details, skills, education and licences; your experience reads down the wider right column.
What this layout looks like
- Layout: Left sidebar · photo · teal.
- Sidebar on the left: people see it as designed, but some applicant tracking systems read columns out of order, so the app labels it “Design · limited ATS”.
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- Download as PDF or Word, free on every plan.
- Optional photo slot in the header.
Who it is for
For nurses, care workers and service roles where a friendly photo is welcome and a recruiter reads the page rather than a parser.
Making a sidebar layout work
- Keep the sidebar for short facts: contact details, skills, licences, languages.
- Use a recent, plain-background photo where photos are expected.
- Put your strongest experience at the top of the right column; that is where the eye lands.
How to use this template
Bring your experience in
Import your old PDF or Word resume, or your LinkedIn profile, into your career profile. You review every section before it is saved.
Open it on this template
Pick this layout and your resume opens in the editor. Switching template later never changes your content.
Edit on the page and check it
Click any line and type. Run the free ATS check and the quality check, then download a PDF or Word file.
New to applicant tracking systems? Read how to build an ATS-friendly resume, or see everything the editor does.
Aurora template
Questions about this template
Is a two-column resume bad for applicant tracking systems?
Some tracking systems read columns out of order, which is why the app labels this layout “Design · limited ATS”. For a resume a person reads first (a referral, an email, a printout) it is fine; for online applications, switch to a one-column template. Your content stays the same.
Can I leave the photo out?
Yes. Leave the photo slot empty and the sidebar closes up around your contact details.
Where do my nursing licences go?
In the sidebar, under Licenses & Certifications, so they are seen at a glance next to your experience.
Still unsure? Write to hello@resumhero.com.
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Start your resume on Aurora.
Bring in the resume you already have, and it opens on this layout in the editor. Switch template any time without retyping.