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Modern Two-Column

Clean two-column layout with sidebar. Perfect for tech and modern companies.

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  • Professional Single-Page Layout
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8.5" × 11"

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About the Modern Two-Column Template

Space-efficient design that puts your best skills front and centre.

The Modern Two Column template divides your resume into a primary content area and a focused sidebar, letting you present a full career narrative while spotlighting key skills, certifications, and contact details at a glance. This layout is particularly effective for technology, marketing, and project management professionals who have a lot to say and want to say it without sacrificing visual clarity. Recruiters appreciate the visual balance: the sidebar draws the eye immediately to your top competencies, then the main column walks them through your experience chronologically. This is a single-page template — the sidebar layout is designed to fill and balance across one polished page, giving you a complete, professional document at a glance. It also supports an optional profile photo in the sidebar header, making it suitable for roles or regions where a photo is standard practice.

Best For

  • Software developers
  • Marketing managers
  • Project managers
  • Product managers
  • Business analysts
  • UX designers

Top Industries

TechnologyMarketing & AdvertisingConsultingE-commerceSaaSFintech

Modern Two-Column Template — Frequently Asked Questions

Are two-column resume templates ATS-friendly?

Two-column layouts with sidebars are less universally ATS-safe than single-column formats. Some older ATS systems can mis-read sidebar content out of sequence. For roles at large corporations with legacy ATS portals, the Classic ATS or Modern Minimalist Pro templates are the safer choice. For direct applications to agencies and modern companies, the two-column format works well.

Is this template best for a one-page resume?

Yes. The Modern Two Column layout with its sidebar is designed for a single page. A second page with a half-empty sidebar can look unbalanced. Focus your content to present your strongest experience, skills, and achievements within one well-structured page.

Does this template support a profile photo?

Yes. The Modern Two Column template includes an optional profile photo in the sidebar. This is useful in countries where photos on CVs are standard — such as Germany, France, and much of Asia and the Middle East.