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Resume Builder – Create a Clean CV and Download It as a PDF

Write your resume or CV in simple boxes and see a live preview as you type. Download a clean, one-column PDF with real, selectable text that recruiters and applicant tracking systems can read. Your draft is saved in your browser, so you can come back and edit it later — no account needed.

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How to build your resume

  1. Enter your name, a headline (your target role) and a contact line with your city, email, phone and LinkedIn.
  2. Write a short profile — two or three sentences.
  3. Add experience: a line for each job, with the dates after a vertical bar, then one achievement per line starting with “- ”.
  4. Add education in the same way, and your skills separated by commas.
  5. Optionally add an extra section, such as Certifications, Languages or Volunteering.
  6. Choose A4 or US Letter and an accent colour, then Download PDF.

Formatting example

Senior Sales Associate, Northwind Stores | 2023 – Present
- Grew monthly sales by 18% by introducing a loyalty sign-up
- Trained 6 new team members

The job line appears in bold with the dates on the right; each “- ” line becomes a bullet point.

Tips for a strong resume

  • Lead with results. “Cut delivery times by 20%” beats “responsible for deliveries”.
  • Use numbers — money, percentages, team size, customers served.
  • Start bullets with action verbs: led, built, improved, launched, reduced.
  • Tailor it to each job by reusing words from the job advert.
  • Keep it to one page if you have under ten years’ experience; two pages at most for most roles.
  • Proofread carefully — use the readability checker and read it aloud with text to speech.
  • Save as PDF when applying, unless the employer asks for Word.

Country differences

  • US and Canada: no photo, date of birth or marital status; one page is common.
  • UK and Ireland: called a CV, usually two pages, no photo.
  • Europe: the Europass format is common; photos are sometimes expected in Germany and France.
  • Africa and India: CVs are often longer and may include personal details, but international employers prefer a concise format like this one.

When in doubt, follow what the job advert asks for.

Sections recruiters look for

Recruiters usually scan a resume in under a minute. Make sure your current or most recent role, your key skills and your contact details are easy to find at the top. If you are changing careers or just leaving education, a short profile and a skills section help explain how your experience fits the job.

Privacy

Many online resume builders store your personal details on their servers or ask you to pay to download. This builder keeps everything on your device and creates the PDF in your browser. Use Start over to clear the saved draft.

Pair your resume with a professional email signature, and count words in your profile with the word counter.

Frequently asked questions

Is the resume builder really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no paid download. The PDF is created in your browser.

Where is my resume saved?

In your browser’s local storage on this device. It isn’t uploaded anywhere. If you clear your browser data or use another device, the draft won’t be there — download the PDF to keep a copy.

Is the PDF readable by applicant tracking systems (ATS)?

Yes. The PDF uses a simple one-column layout with real text, standard fonts and clear section headings, which applicant tracking systems read reliably. Avoid putting important details only in images or text boxes.

What is the difference between a resume and a CV?

In the US and Canada, a resume is a one- or two-page summary for jobs, and a CV is a longer academic record. In the UK, Ireland, much of Europe, Africa and India, “CV” usually means what Americans call a resume. This builder works for both.

Should I include a photo?

In the US, UK and Canada, photos are usually left off to avoid bias. In parts of Europe, Africa and Asia they are more common. This builder makes text-only resumes.

Why are some letters replaced in the PDF?

The PDF uses standard built-in fonts that cover Western European alphabets. Other scripts, such as Hindi, Arabic or Chinese, are replaced with question marks. Accented Latin letters like é, ñ and ü work.

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