ATS Resume Examples by Industry & Job Title

See how professionals in your field format their resumes for applicant tracking systems. Each example uses our ATS-optimized templates and follows 2026 hiring best practices.

Technology

Software Engineer

Highlights technical skills, projects, and programming languages. Emphasizes open-source contributions and system design experience.

Key sections:

  • Skills with categories
  • Projects with tech stack
  • GitHub/LinkedIn links
Uses: modern template
Marketing

Marketing Manager

Focuses on campaign results, ROI metrics, and team leadership. Quantifies achievements with specific numbers and percentages.

Key sections:

  • Metrics-driven experience
  • Campaign highlights
  • Certifications
Uses: professional template
Healthcare

Registered Nurse

Showcases clinical experience, certifications, and patient care specialties. Includes license numbers and continuing education.

Key sections:

  • Licensure & certifications
  • Clinical rotations
  • Specializations
Uses: classic template
Legal

Attorney

Presents bar admissions, practice areas, and notable case outcomes. Professional formatting expected by law firms.

Key sections:

  • Bar admissions
  • Practice areas
  • Publications
Uses: classic template
Creative

Graphic Designer

Balances visual appeal with ATS readability. Links to portfolio, lists design tools, and showcases client work.

Key sections:

  • Portfolio link
  • Design tools
  • Client projects
Uses: creative template
Entry Level

Recent Graduate

Leads with education and academic projects. Highlights internships, relevant coursework, and extracurricular leadership.

Key sections:

  • Education first
  • Academic projects
  • Internship experience
Uses: student template
Management

Project Manager

Emphasizes leadership, budget management, and project delivery. PMP certification and Agile methodology experience featured.

Key sections:

  • Project outcomes
  • Team size & budgets
  • PMP/Agile certs
Uses: executive template
Finance

Financial Analyst

Quantitative focus with financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis. CFA progress and Excel/SQL proficiency highlighted.

Key sections:

  • Financial metrics
  • Modeling experience
  • CFA/Excel skills
Uses: corporate template
Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Features CAD proficiency, manufacturing processes, and design projects. PE license and industry standards compliance noted.

Key sections:

  • CAD/software tools
  • Design projects
  • PE license
Uses: professional template
Human Resources

HR Manager

Highlights recruitment metrics, employee engagement initiatives, and policy development. SHRM certification featured.

Key sections:

  • Recruitment stats
  • Policy initiatives
  • SHRM/PHR certs
Uses: professional template
Customer Support

Customer Success Manager

Focuses on retention rates, NPS improvements, and client portfolio value. Relationship-building skills emphasized.

Key sections:

  • Retention metrics
  • Portfolio value
  • Client satisfaction
Uses: modern template
Sales

Sales Representative

Numbers-driven with quota attainment, revenue generated, and deal sizes. CRM proficiency and territory management showcased.

Key sections:

  • Quota attainment %
  • Revenue figures
  • CRM experience
Uses: corporate template

Resume Examples FAQ

How do I use these resume examples?

These examples show the ideal format, sections, and content strategy for each industry. Find your role, note the recommended template and key sections, then create your own resume using the same template on CVPeach. Fill in your details following the structure shown.

Can I use a different template than what's recommended?

Absolutely. The template recommendations are based on industry conventions, but all CVPeach templates are ATS-optimized. Choose whichever design resonates with you — your content and formatting will pass ATS screening regardless of which template you pick.

What makes a resume ATS-friendly for my industry?

An ATS-friendly resume uses standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), avoids tables and columns that confuse parsers, includes relevant industry keywords from the job description, and uses a clean, parseable format. Our examples show you exactly what this looks like for your field.

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