Free resume builder
Resume Builder
Pick one of 30 professional resume templates, click any text to replace it with your own, and download a clean PDF. Or start from a blank resume, or edit the resume you already have.
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark
- Files stay on your device
30 free resume templates
Modern, classic, simple, creative and ATS-friendly designs, plus a matching cover letter. Click one to open it; every word, colour and line can be changed.
How to make a resume online
- Pick a layout. The Modern resume has a coloured sidebar for contact details and skills; the Classic resume is a single clean column that suits banks, government jobs and academic posts.
- Replace the sample text. Click your name, job title, experience and education and type over them. Change fonts, sizes and colours from the bar above the page.
- Add or remove sections. Duplicate a job entry with Ctrl+D, delete what you do not need, and drag a guide line out of the ruler to keep everything aligned.
- Download your resume PDF. It opens the same on every computer and phone, which is what recruiters expect.
What makes a good resume
Keep it to one page if you have less than ten years of experience, and two at most after that. Start with a two-line summary of who you are and what you want, then list jobs from newest to oldest with numbers wherever you can: "cut delivery time by 30%" says more than "responsible for delivery". Put the skills that match the job advert near the top, and use the same words the advert uses.
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) read text, not pictures, so this resume builder keeps your words as real text in the PDF. Use a standard font such as Helvetica, Roboto or Open Sans, avoid putting key details inside images, and save the file as firstname-lastname-resume.pdf.
Resume, CV or biodata?
A resume is a short summary of your work history, usually one or two pages, used for most private jobs. A CV (curriculum vitae) is longer and also lists publications, research and awards; it is common for academic jobs and in the UK, Europe, Pakistan and India. Biodata adds personal details such as date of birth and is still asked for in some government forms. All three can be made from the same templates: add or remove sections until it matches what the employer asked for.
Resume templates for every job
Start from a resume already filled in for your field, then replace the details: software engineer, nurse, teacher, accountant, engineer, sales, marketing, graphic designer, data analyst, manager and freshers with no experience. Or browse by style: modern, professional, simple, creative and ATS-friendly.
Which resume format should you use?
Most people should use the reverse-chronological format, newest job first: every template here follows it. Career changers can move Skills above Experience; students and fresh graduates can put Education first. Read the step-by-step guide to writing a resume for what to put in each section.
Write a cover letter that matches
Most employers read the cover letter first. Open the Cover letter template, use the same font and colour as your resume, and write three short paragraphs: why this job, what you have done that proves you can do it, and a polite request for an interview. See the cover letter maker for more tips.
Related guides
- How to write a resume, step by stepHow to write a resume that gets interviews: the right format, what to put in each section, examples, and free resume templates to download as PDF.
- How to write a resume with no experienceResume format for freshers, students and graduates with no work experience: what to write, examples of projects and internships, and free templates.
- How to make an ATS-friendly resumeWhat an applicant tracking system (ATS) is, how it reads your resume, and how to format and word your resume so it gets through. With free ATS templates.
- Resume vs CV: what is the difference?The difference between a resume and a CV, what each one contains, which countries use which, and how long each should be. With free templates for both.
- CV format for jobs in Pakistan and the GulfThe CV format employers in Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar expect: personal details, photo, sections and tips, with free CV templates to download.
- Skills to put on a resume, with examples by jobWhich skills to put on your resume: hard and soft skills, examples for engineers, nurses, teachers, sales, marketing and more, and how to list them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this resume maker really free?
Yes. Making and downloading your resume is free, with no watermark and no trial. You do not need to create an account.
Can I make a CV with it?
Yes. Start from either resume template and add sections for publications, research, certifications or references. The page grows as you add text, or add a second page from the Pages panel.
Is the resume ATS-friendly?
The text in the downloaded PDF stays real, selectable text, which applicant tracking systems can read. Keep important details out of images and use standard section titles such as Experience, Education and Skills.
Can I edit my old resume PDF?
Yes. Open your existing resume PDF with Open a PDF, click a line with Edit text and retype it, or cover old details with Whiteout and type the new ones on top.
Can I add a photo to my resume?
Yes. Use Image to add your photo, then choose the circle shape in the Image settings to show it round, as on the Modern resume.
How many resume templates are there?
30 resume designs in five styles (modern, classic, simple, creative and ATS-friendly), a blank resume and a matching cover letter, all free.
Do I need to sign up or pay?
No. Open a template, edit it and download the PDF; there is no account, no trial and no watermark.
Can I download my resume in Word format?
The resume downloads as a PDF, which is what most employers prefer. If a company asks for Word, convert the PDF with our PDF to DOCX converter.
Can I make my resume on my phone?
Yes. The Resume Builder works in mobile browsers; tap any text to change it and download the PDF to your phone.
Can I make a resume in Urdu?
Yes. Type in Urdu and choose an Urdu font such as Noto Naskh Arabic; the letters join correctly in the PDF.