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Two-column resumes can work visually and still fail structurally.
This guide explains when columns are acceptable and when they create measurable ATS parsing risk.
How ATS reads layout
Most parsers rely on linear text extraction, not visual intent from design tools.
Failure symptoms
Section order inversions, merged fields, and missing chronology anchors.
Practical recommendation
Use single-column for core content and reserve visual complexity for non-critical areas.
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