Slate template
Slate: a modern resume template with a dark sidebar
A dark slate sidebar on the left carries your contact details, skills and education in light type; the main column stays clean and white.
What this layout looks like
- Layout: Dark sidebar · crisp sans.
- 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”.
- Part of Premium.
- Download as PDF or Word, free on every plan.
- No photo slot, which suits most US and UK applications.
Who it is for
For managers and analysts who want a confident, modern page that still keeps the experience easy to scan.
Writing for a modern layout
- Lead each role with a measurable result; the clean main column makes numbers stand out.
- List tools and methods in the sidebar skills, not soft traits.
- Keep projects to two or three lines each.
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.
Slate 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.
Is the dark sidebar readable when printed?
Yes. Preview shows the real PDF, colours included, so you can check it before you download.
Which roles suit Slate?
Operations, analytics, product and other management roles where a modern look fits the company.
Still unsure? Write to hello@resumhero.com.
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Start your resume on Slate.
Bring in the resume you already have, and it opens on this layout in the editor. Switch template any time without retyping.