Classic resume template
The timeless serif resume that never goes out of style.
Classic is the resume everyone pictures: centered serif name in uppercase, a ruled contact line, centered section headers with bottom borders, and a tidy two-column footer for skills and references. Black ink on white with one-inch margins. It has no tricks because it needs none — this is the format hiring managers have read comfortably for decades.
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01 — Fit
Who the Classic template is for
First-time job seekers
Career changers
Administrative professionals
Anyone applying through traditional portals
Conservative industries
02 — Design
What makes Classic look the way it does
Centered uppercase serif name
Centered section headers with bottom rules
Ruled contact line under the header
Two-column skills and references footer
One-inch margins, black on white
03 — ATS
Will Classic pass applicant tracking systems?
As ATS-friendly as resumes get: single column, standard headings, real text throughout, no graphics or tables. If a portal accepts only one format safely, this is it.
Every Cvyon template exports through your browser's print-to-PDF, so the text layer stays selectable and searchable — the thing parsers actually read. After downloading, run your resume through our free ATS grader to confirm it scores well before you apply.
04 — FAQ
Questions about the Classic template
Is Classic too plain?
Plain is its strategy. In conservative fields and high-volume portals, a clean classic outperforms decorative templates because nothing distracts from your record.
Can I add color to Classic?
Your theme color applies subtly where supported, but Classic's strength is its black-and-white discipline — it reads as serious either way.
Who should avoid Classic?
Creative roles where visual distinctiveness is part of the application. Everywhere else, it is a safe, strong choice.
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