Why Aurum Photo?
Aurum is built around contrast. The two-column split divides the page into a dark sidebar and a white main area, and the effect is immediate. It looks expensive. Adding a photo to this layout anchors the sidebar with your headshot, turning the dark column into a personal identity section rather than just a navigation aid.
Century Gothic gives the typography a geometric, refined quality that pairs well with the high-contrast layout. This is the template you pick when you want your resume to feel like a senior-level document. The photo reinforces that presence.
When a photo makes sense
Senior professionals sending resumes directly to decision-makers. Directors, VPs, managing consultants, principal engineers, and C-suite candidates who are networking their way into roles rather than applying through job boards. The photo adds personal weight to a document that is already designed to command attention.
Also strong for professionals in markets where executive CVs with photos are standard, particularly in continental Europe and parts of Asia.
When to skip the photo
The two-column split layout and dark sidebar mean this template is best for direct applications, not automated systems. If you are applying through a corporate portal or a job board, use the base Aurum template or consider a single-column option with a higher ATS score.
What you get
- Everything from the base Aurum template: two-column split with dark sidebar, executive styling, multi-page support
- A photo that anchors the sidebar on the first page
- Photo on the first page only
- 8 colour variations, all built around the black-and-white contrast
- Century Gothic as the default font, with other options available in the builder
Photo tips
The dark sidebar means your photo needs good contrast. A headshot with a light or neutral background will stand out against the dark column. Avoid dark clothing that blends into the sidebar. Keep the shot professional and well-lit.
ATS compatibility
Both the photo and base Aurum templates score 6.5/10. The two-column split is the limiting factor for ATS parsing. Use this template when your resume goes to a person, not a system. For online applications, pair it with a simpler template as your ATS-friendly version.
Build your resume with Aurum Photo on Laddro
Start building with Aurum Photo. Upload your headshot, fill in your details, and see the two-column layout come together in real time. Download as PDF when you are ready. No account needed to start.
