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Medium ATS Compatibility

Sidebar Resume Template

Two-Column Layout With a Coloured Sidebar for Skills and Contact Info

The Sidebar template splits your resume into two columns: a coloured sidebar for contact details, skills, and languages, and a main area for experience, education, and other sections. This layout is visually distinctive and makes efficient use of space.

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Best for

Designers and creative professionals
Marketing and brand managers
Roles where visual presentation matters
Resumes with many skills to showcase
Applications submitted directly (not through ATS)

Template features

Two-column layout with coloured sidebar
Skills and contact info in the sidebar
Main content area for experience and education
Full accent colour customisation
Space-efficient for skill-heavy resumes

ATS Compatibility

Medium ATS compatibility. Some older ATS systems struggle with two-column layouts and may misread the sidebar content. If you know the company uses an ATS, consider the Classic or Modern template instead. If you are emailing your resume directly or uploading to a portfolio, the Sidebar works beautifully.

Frequently asked questions

Some ATS systems handle two-column layouts well, but older ones may not. If the job application goes through an ATS, we recommend using the Classic or Modern template. For direct submissions, the Sidebar works perfectly.

The sidebar automatically includes contact details, skills, and languages. Experience, education, projects, and other sections appear in the main area. You can reorder sections in the Design panel.

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