Free tools to build a resume that gets you the interview
Five browser-based tools — a resume builder, CV maker, cover letter generator, ATS score checker, and template library — all free, all in your browser, no sign-up required.
Choose a tool
Resume Builder
Build a clean, ATS-friendly resume in minutes with live preview and instant PDF download.
CV Maker
Create a detailed academic or international-style CV with sections for research and publications.
Cover Letter Generator
Generate a tailored cover letter matched to the job title and tone you choose.
Resume ATS Checker
Upload your resume and get an instant compatibility score plus a fix-it checklist.
Resume Templates
Browse resume formats and jump straight into the builder with your pick pre-loaded.
How it works
Choose a template
Pick a resume style from the template library, or jump straight into the builder with a default layout.
Fill in your details
Add your experience, education, and skills. Watch your resume update in a live preview as you type.
Download and apply
Export a polished PDF and, if you want, run it through the ATS checker before you send it off.
Why your resume format matters more than you think
Most job applications today are read by software before they're ever read by a person. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) scan your resume for keywords, parse your work history, and rank candidates before a recruiter opens the file. A resume that looks great as a PDF can still get misread if it uses text boxes, columns, tables, or unusual fonts that the parser can't handle correctly.
That's the gap these tools are built to close. The Resume Builder produces clean, single-column layouts that both humans and ATS software can read correctly. The ATS Checker tells you exactly where a resume might be losing points, before you hit send. And the Cover Letter Generator helps you say, in your own words, why you're the right fit — something no ATS can score, but every hiring manager reads first.
A few habits make the biggest difference regardless of which tool you use:
- Use standard section headings like "Experience" and "Education" rather than creative alternatives — parsers look for these exact terms.
- Lead with action verbs and numbers. "Increased signups by 24%" tells a clearer story than "Responsible for signups."
- Match keywords from the job description where they honestly apply to your experience — this is what most ATS keyword scoring actually checks for.
- Keep formatting simple. Avoid tables, text boxes, and multi-column layouts that can scramble when parsed.
- Save as PDF unless the posting says otherwise — it preserves formatting far more reliably than Word documents across different systems.
Start with whichever tool matches where you are right now — a first draft, a specific application, or a final check before you submit.