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All 4 templates — Classic, Minimal, Executive, Modern — use real selectable text, standard fonts, and clean heading structure that ATS systems like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever can parse correctly.

Classic and Minimal are single-column — the safest ATS format.

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What is an ATS and why does it matter?

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System — software that companies use to automatically screen CVs before a human ever reads them. If your CV fails the ATS scan, it gets rejected instantly — no matter how qualified you are.

75%

of CVs are rejected by ATS before a human reads them

98%

of Fortune 500 companies use ATS software for hiring

average time a recruiter spends scanning a CV that passes ATS

ATS rules your CV must follow

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Use real text — not images of text

Many CV templates use fancy graphics or text inside image boxes. ATS can't read these. Kodotools generates real, selectable PDF text that any ATS can parse.

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Standard section headings

Use "Work Experience", "Education", "Skills" — not creative names like "My Journey" or "What I Know". ATS systems match against standard heading names.

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Simple, standard fonts

Fonts like Inter, Arial, Calibri, and Georgia are ATS-safe. Kodotools uses Inter — a clean, professional font that renders perfectly in both screen and print PDFs.

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No tables, columns (or minimal)

Multi-column layouts confuse many ATS parsers. For maximum ATS compatibility, use Classic or Minimal — both single-column. Modern is two-column but still uses real text.

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Keywords from the job description

ATS systems scan for keywords. Mirror the exact language in the job posting — if they say "project management" don't just write "managing projects." Use their words.

Which template is most ATS-friendly?

Classic

Best ATS

Single column, clean headings, no decorative elements. The safest choice for large corporates and government applications using Workday or Greenhouse.

Minimal

Best ATS

Ultra-clean layout, generous white space. Single column. Excellent ATS compatibility. Great for tech and startup applications where clean design matters.

Executive

Good ATS

Sidebar layout with accent colour. Still uses real text throughout. Most modern ATS systems handle this well. Good for senior roles or creative fields.

Modern

Good ATS

Two-column with colour header band. Visually striking. Uses real text — most ATS can parse it. Best for design, marketing, or tech roles where visual impression matters.

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FAQ

ATS CV questions answered

Will the PDF from Kodotools pass ATS systems? +

Yes. The PDF is generated from real HTML text — not a screenshot or image. The text is fully selectable and searchable. Classic and Minimal templates in particular pass all major ATS systems including Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever.

Should I use a photo in an ATS CV? +

No — for international or ATS-scanned applications, skip the photo. Photos are images and ATS systems can't read them. For applications in Pakistan specifically, a photo is culturally common but won't hurt your ATS score since it's a separate element.

How do I know if a company uses ATS? +

Any large company (50+ employees) likely uses ATS. If you apply through a portal like Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever, or SAP SuccessFactors — you're going through ATS. When in doubt, always use an ATS-safe format.

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