Resume Builder
Create a professional resume without fighting a word processor. Fill in your details, watch the preview update and download a clean PDF that recruiters and applicant tracking systems can read.
- Runs in your browser
- No sign-up
- Free to use
Personal details
Experience
Education
Skills and more
How to use Resume Builder
- Enter your name, contact details and a short professional summary.
- Add your work experience and education, newest first, with achievements as bullet points.
- List your skills and anything else relevant, such as languages or certifications.
- Choose a style, check the preview and download the PDF. Your draft is saved on this device.
Resume Builder features
ATS-friendly layout
A single-column structure with real text and standard headings that recruitment software can parse.
Live preview
See the finished resume update as you type.
Two styles
Classic for traditional fields, Modern with a coloured accent for creative and tech roles.
Bullet-point achievements
Write one achievement per line and they become neatly aligned bullets.
Draft saved locally
Your resume stays in this browser between visits. Export it as a file to move it to another device.
No watermark, no account
Download as many versions as you like.
When to use Resume Builder
- Writing a first resume for a job, internship or university application.
- Refreshing an old CV into a clean, modern format.
- Tailoring separate versions of your resume for different roles.
- Producing a quick, tidy CV when you do not have a word processor.
Resume Builder FAQ
What does ATS-friendly mean?
Many employers use applicant tracking systems that read resumes automatically. They work best with simple layouts: one column, standard section headings and real text rather than images or tables. This builder follows those rules.
How long should my resume be?
One page for most early-career roles, two pages for experienced professionals. Focus on the last ten to fifteen years and on achievements relevant to the job.
Is my information private?
Yes. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and the saved draft can be deleted by clearing it or your browser data.
Should I include a photo?
Conventions differ by country. In the UK, US and Canada photos are generally left off to avoid bias; in parts of Europe and Asia they are common. This builder does not include one, which keeps the file ATS-friendly.
How do I write strong bullet points?
Start with an action verb, describe what you did and add a measurable result, for example “Reduced report preparation time by 40% by automating data collection.”
What recruiters look for in a resume
Recruiters often spend well under a minute on a first read. They scan for the job title, the employers, the dates and evidence that you can do the job. A clear hierarchy, consistent formatting and specific achievements help them find that information quickly, while dense paragraphs and decorative layouts slow them down.
Before a person sees it, your resume may be read by software. Applicant tracking systems extract text into structured fields, and creative layouts with columns, text boxes and graphics can scramble that extraction. A clean single-column document with standard headings such as “Experience” and “Education” is the safest choice, and tailoring the wording to each job description improves your chances of matching what the employer is searching for.