ATS Friendly IIM A CV Template

What “ATS-Friendly IIM A CV Template” Actually Means

It means a 1-page, text-first, no-nonsense resume that:

1. Can be parsed cleanly by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
2. Matches the IIM Ahmedabad shortlisting culture (clarity > creativity)
3. Allows recruiters to extract education, roles, impact, and skills in <30 seconds

If your resume looks “pretty,” it’s probably wrong.

Non-Negotiable Rules (Break these → instant downgrade)

Formatting

1. 1 page only
2. Single column
3. No tables, text boxes, icons, logos
4. No colors (black text on white background)
5. Standard fonts only: Times New Roman / Calibri / Arial
6. Font size: 10.5–11.5 body, 12–14 headings
7. Saved as PDF (text-based, not scanned)

ATS Reality Check

ATS systems cannot read:

1. Columns
2. Graphics
3. Fancy bullet symbols
4. Embedded images

Recruiters don’t care how it looks — they care what it says.