Build a clear, single-column CV for online applications
An applicant tracking system may extract information from your CV before a recruiter reads it. A straightforward document can reduce avoidable layout complications, but software and employer settings differ. JobFoxi’s Zigma template uses a single column, conventional headings and no photo. You enter the facts yourself and download Word or PDF free, with no sign-up or watermark. The aim is readable information, not a promised score, screening result or interview.
Start with a predictable reading order
Use Zigma when you want a text-first document without a decorative sidebar. A single column gives experience, education and skills a straightforward sequence. Keep entries concise and related details together. A clear structure also helps a person scan the same file, so readability should serve both software and human readers.
Keep headings familiar and content specific
Conventional headings such as Experience, Education and Skills make sections easier to identify. Within each role, provide the job title, employer and dates, followed by distinct responsibilities or achievements. Avoid clever labels that obscure the subject. The builder arranges your entries; it does not write your career history for you.
Match the vacancy without changing the facts
Read the job description and use its terminology where it accurately describes your experience. If you have used a named system, include it naturally in a relevant bullet or skill. Do not add qualifications you lack, hide repeated keywords or copy the entire advert. Relevance comes from evidence, not repetition.
Check that text can be selected
Open the downloaded document and try selecting and copying its text into a plain text editor. Check whether names, headings and dates remain understandable in order. Avoid submitting a screenshot or scanned image of your CV. This practical check can reveal issues, but it is not a simulation of every ATS.
Follow the portal’s file instructions
Submit the Word or PDF format requested by the employer rather than assuming one is always better. Check any size limits and preview the uploaded document if the portal allows it. When fields are filled automatically, review them carefully: extracted job titles, dates or contact details may still need correction.
Separate visual appeal from upload simplicity
JobFoxi has four templates. Alpha, Beta and Gama offer visual presentation that may suit direct sharing; Zigma removes the photo and decorative sidebar for a simpler application document. Keep your facts consistent when switching designs. A polished visual version is not the same as a single-column, text-first version.
Understand the builder’s limits
No template works identically across every ATS or guarantees selection. JobFoxi supports Latin-script exports; use a separate suitable workflow for complex scripts. Editing and export happen locally in your browser, without server draft storage or cloud sync. You supply the wording manually; the tool does not invent employers, achievements or AI-written experience.
Questions before you start?
Does Zigma guarantee that I pass ATS screening?
No. Zigma simplifies the layout, but screening depends on the employer, software, role requirements and your information. There is no universal pass result that a template can promise.
Should I choose Word or PDF?
Follow the portal’s instructions first. Both downloads are free. If either is accepted, inspect your chosen file and check any extracted application fields before submitting.
Can I use my photo in the ATS-first template?
Zigma is deliberately photo-free. For a separate visual CV, choose Alpha, Beta or Gama. If you add a photo there, supply your original image; JobFoxi does not generate an AI portrait.