Sidebar Classic Resume Template
A persistent two-column CV with an accent-filled left rail (photo, contacts, skills, languages, interests) beside a wider body column. Page 1 carries the full rail; continuation pages carry a slim name-and-title rail. Honors your section order.
A persistent two-column CV with an accent-filled left rail for contacts and skills.
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ATS & format notes
- Two-column layouts require a linear text order; the export keeps sections in your chosen order.
- Ensure the rail's contact details also appear in plain text form for the ATS layer.
- Continuation pages use a slim rail so page two does not lose the context.
About this template
The Sidebar Classic template is a persistent two-column CV. An accent-filled left rail holds contacts, skills, languages, and interests, while a wider body column carries your summary, experience, and education. The layout keeps a lot of information visible at once, which suits experienced professionals with broad skill sets. For applicant tracking systems, the export writes sections in your chosen linear order, and continuation pages repeat a slim name rail so page two keeps its context. Keep key contact details in plain text so the rail and the parsed document agree. Choose Sidebar Classic if you want a visually organized CV without losing text-based structure.
Best suited for
- Experienced professionals with many skills
- Career portfolios
- Visually organized candidates
Sidebar Classic template FAQ
Do two-column resume templates work with ATS?
They can. This template exports sections in a linear order and keeps text in standard elements, but always keep essential details in plain text as well.
What goes in the sidebar?
Contacts, skills, languages, certifications, and interests. Your summary and experience stay in the wider main column.
Is the Sidebar Classic template free?
Yes. Preview it without an account and export it after you sign up.
How does it handle a second page?
Continuation pages repeat a slim name-and-title rail so the document stays identifiable page to page.
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