Why Nova passes ATS
For all its energy, Nova is a strict single-column document with standard headings. Colour is applied to text, not images, so every word remains selectable and is read in the right order by ATS software.
- Single reading order: what you see is what the ATS reads
- No tables, text boxes or text inside images
- Standard section headings recognised by applicant tracking systems
- Fonts embedded in the PDF, so text is selectable everywhere
- Verified by exporting a real PDF and checking the extracted text
Who the Nova template is for
- Marketing managers and executives
- Sales and account managers
- Business development
- Customer success
- Brand and communications roles
Tips for filling in Nova
- 1Lead with revenue, pipeline or growth figures. Nova's bold style rewards strong numbers.
- 2Keep the summary to three lines so the name and headline stay the focal point.
- 3Choose a colour with enough contrast to remain readable if printed in greyscale.
Is Nova the right template for you?
Nova is for people who want to be noticed. Compared with Clarity it has a bigger, bolder name and puts colour on every heading and date, which suits sales and marketing where confidence is part of the pitch. If you would like colour but in a more creative, designed way, look at Accent or Canvas. If you are applying for an analytical or regulated role, a quieter template such as Slate or Standard is usually the safer impression.
Nova template FAQ
Is a coloured resume unprofessional?
Not when colour is used for headings only, as in Nova. Avoid colour blocks behind body text and keep contrast high.
Does colour affect ATS?
No. Parsers read text, not colours. Our checks confirm Nova's headings and dates extract correctly.
