How to build a resume
- Choose a template: Classic, Modern or Compact. You can switch at any time without losing your text.
- Enter your name, job title and contact details.
- Write a two or three line summary of who you are and what you do best.
- Add each job with the role, company, dates and one point per line about what you achieved.
- Add your education and a comma separated list of skills.
- Check the preview, then select Download PDF.
Writing a resume that gets read
Recruiters often scan a resume for less than a minute. Put the most relevant roles first and keep each point short. Start with a strong verb, say what changed, and give a number when you can: “Cut report time from two days to two hours” says more than “Responsible for reports”.
Keep one line per achievement, and aim for three to five points on your latest job and fewer on older ones. Leave out photos, ages and full home addresses. A city and a working email are enough.
Templates
- Classic has a centered name and ruled headings. It is the safest choice for conservative fields.
- Modern puts your name on a blue band with accent headings. It prints well in color and still reads clearly in black and white.
- Compact uses smaller type and tighter spacing so a longer history fits on one page.
All three use a single column and standard fonts, which keeps the file small and easy for software to read.
Privacy and tips
Your resume contains personal details, so it stays on your device. The draft is saved in this browser only and is never sent anywhere. Download the PDF before you clear your browser data, because the page keeps one draft at a time.
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