Resume Builder

Add contact info, a summary, work experience, education, skills, languages, and certifications; see the ATS-friendly live preview on the right in five template layouts, load a role-based example to get started fast, and download it as a PDF in one click. No sign-up — everything stays in your browser.

🎨 Template & accent color

Template

Classic, Modern, Compact, and Minimal are single-column and ATS-friendly. Sidebar uses a shaded side column — great for print, less ideal for strict ATS parsing.

Accent color

📚 Example resumes by role

Load a ready-made sample to see the builder in action, then edit every field with your own information.

👤 Contact info

Full name

Target title / role

Phone

City, State

LinkedIn / portfolio

By design, this tool has no photo, date-of-birth, marital-status, or nationality field — a US resume should never include them. See why, in the FAQ below.

📝 Summary

Use keywords relevant to the job naturally.

💼 Work experience

🎓 Education

🧩 Skills

Separate with commas or new lines; shown as tags.

🌐 Languages

One language per line, formatted as "Language — Level."

📜 Certifications & references

🗂️ Saved resume versions (slots)

Keep multiple named versions on this device — e.g. one per target job or company — and switch between them any time. Stored only in this browser's localStorage.

Version name

No saved versions yet — fill in the form and click "Save as new version."

Quick answer Fill in contact info, a summary, work experience, education, skills, languages, and certifications on the left; the right side shows a live, single-column, ATS-friendly resume preview. Pick a template and accent color, then download it as a PDF with one click. No sign-up — everything runs locally in your browser. Note: unlike a CV in some other countries, this tool deliberately leaves out photo, date of birth, marital status, and nationality fields, which a US resume should never include.

—Experience entries

—Education entries

—Skills listed

—Estimated length

ℹ️ Note: This tool is a resume-building and preview tool; the output does not guarantee an interview or job offer and is for informational purposes only. Privacy: all information you enter — name, phone, email, and the rest — is processed only locally in your browser; nothing is sent to a server. Clicking "Save" stores your data only on this device (localStorage); "Clear" deletes it. If you're on a shared computer, click Clear when you're done.

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Resume analysis & job description matching

Score your resume for ATS (applicant tracking system) fit, compare it against a job posting's keywords, and scale it to fit one page. All of this runs locally in your browser — no data is sent to a server.

Paste a job description → see which keywords appear in your resume, and which are missing

Fit to one page — preview font scale: 100%

Scale the text down to fit your resume on one page; the setting also applies to the print / PDF output.

Cover letter builder

A companion tool: fill in a short template, pull your name/title straight from the resume above, and get a ready-to-send cover letter. No AI, no sign-up — the letter is assembled from your own text, entirely in your browser.

✉️ Letter details

Company name

Job title you're applying for

Hiring manager (optional)

Where you found the job (optional)

🧩 Fill-in template

Why you're a fit (1-2 sentences)

One achievement to highlight

Why this company (optional)

Your name, target title, email, phone, and LinkedIn/portfolio link are pulled automatically from the resume form above — edit them there.

Quick answerA cover letter is a short (250-350 word) letter that goes with your resume and explains, specifically, why you're a fit for one role at one company. Fill in the company, job title, and 2-3 short prompts above — the tool assembles them into a standard four-paragraph letter (opening, why you fit, an achievement, and a closing call to action) that you can print, copy, or save as a PDF, using the name and contact info from your resume.

How do you write a free, ATS-friendly resume?

The sections a resume needs, the right order, achievement-focused writing, and how to save it as a PDF.

A resume is a document that summarizes your experience, education, and skills for a job application (in some countries this is called a CV, short for Curriculum Vitae). A strong resume lets a recruiter find the most important information in a few seconds, while also being read correctly by an ATS (Applicant Tracking System). This tool provides the right sections ready-made and shows every change instantly in the live preview on the right; you download the result as a PDF.

How do I make a free resume?

Quick answerFill in the form on the left: name, title, and contact info; a short summary; work experience, education, skills, and languages, plus any certifications — or load a ready-made example by role to start faster. The live preview on the right produces a single-column, ATS-friendly resume. Choose a template (Classic, Modern, Compact, Minimal, or Sidebar) and accent color, then download it with "Print / Save PDF." No sign-up or payment required; your data never leaves your browser.

Header: Name + target position/title, then contact info.
Summary: Who you are, your strengths, and the role you want, in 2-3 sentences.
Experience: Most recent first; position, company, dates, and measurable achievements.
Education, skills, languages, certifications: Relevant, concise, and current.

What is an ATS-friendly resume?

Quick answerAn ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software companies use to automatically scan and rank job applications. An ATS-friendly resume is one these systems can read without errors: a single-column layout, standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), real selectable text, plain fonts, and no information trapped inside tables, text boxes, or graphics. Complex two-column designs, text boxes, and text baked into images can cause an ATS to lose information. This tool intentionally outputs a single-column, standard-heading resume.

In practice, for ATS compatibility: use standard names like "Experience," "Education," and "Skills" instead of unusual headings; keep dates consistent; spell out abbreviations next to their full form (e.g., "SEO (Search Engine Optimization)"); and work the posting's keywords naturally into your resume.

What should — and shouldn't — go on a resume?

Quick answerAlways include: name and contact info, target position, work experience, education, and skills. Strong resumes also add a short summary, language levels, certifications, and a LinkedIn/portfolio link. Leave out a photo, date of birth, marital status, and nationality — U.S. hiring norms and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) rules against age, marital-status, and national-origin discrimination mean this information creates legal exposure for employers, and many will discard a resume that includes it. This tool omits those fields by design.

This is a real difference from CV conventions in some other countries, where a photo, birth date, or marital status is common or even expected on the document. On a US resume, none of that belongs — stick to your name, professional title, email, phone, city/state, and, optionally, a LinkedIn or portfolio link. Salary expectations, a reference's direct contact details, and unrelated hobbies are also usually left off a resume; "references available upon request" is enough.

How do you download a resume as a PDF?

Quick answerAfter filling in your information, click "Print / Save PDF." In the print dialog that opens, choose "Save as PDF" (Save as PDF / Microsoft Print to PDF) as the destination and save. Print view renders only the resume card onto a page; the form, ads, and site interface are hidden, so you get a clean PDF. Keep margins at "Default" and scale at "100%." You can also download your resume data as JSON and reload it later.

How long should a resume be?

Quick answerGeneral rule: one page for 0-10 years of experience, and at most two pages for senior or academic profiles. Recruiters often spend only a few seconds on a first look, so lead with your strongest, most relevant information and cut unnecessary detail. The "estimated length" figure and live preview in this tool help you see how many pages your resume is approaching; shorten descriptions or use the fit-to-one-page slider to keep it to one page.

Is an online resume builder safe to use?

Quick answerThis tool is safe because it runs entirely in your browser: information like your name, phone, and email is never sent to a server, stored in an account, or shared with a third party. "Save" stores your data only on your own device's local storage; "Clear" deletes it. With no sign-up, verification, or payment involved, your personal data stays with you.

Quick example: what order should resume sections follow?

The recommended order for an experienced candidate, and whether each section is required. Enter your own information into the builder above and download it as a PDF.

Recommended resume sections and their status
Order	Section	Status
1	Name + title + contact info	Required
2	Summary	Recommended
3	Work experience (most recent first)	Required
4	Education	Required
5	Skills	Required
6	Languages	Recommended
7	Certifications & references	Optional

Entry-level candidates can move education and projects above experience. Reference contact details are usually left off; "available upon request" is enough.

Popular templates

Resume reference: ATS rules, checklist & mistakes

Citable quick reference: ATS compatibility rules, what to check before you apply, and common mistakes.

Do / don't for ATS compatibility
Topic	Do	Don't
Layout	Single column, standard headings	Two columns, text boxes
Text	Real, selectable text	Text baked into an image
Font	Plain (Inter, Arial, Calibri)	Decorative / script fonts
Section names	"Experience," "Education"	"My Journey," "My Story"
File	Text-selectable PDF	Scanned image PDF

Source: common ATS-friendly resume standards and hiring guides.

Checklist before you submit a resume
Check	Why
Is your contact info correct?	An unreachable candidate gets passed over
Any spelling or grammar errors?	Signals carelessness
Are achievements quantified?	Concrete numbers build trust
Do the posting's keywords appear?	Improves ATS matching
Is it 1-2 pages?	Preserves readability
Are dates consistent?	Avoids a confusing timeline

The "estimated length" box in the live preview above helps you balance page count.

Common resume mistakes
Mistake	Instead
One resume for every job	Tailor it to each posting
Duty lists ("Responsible for…")	Achievement + result ("Increased X by 20%")
Irrelevant hobbies	Skills relevant to the job
Listing salary expectations	State separately, only if asked
Long paragraphs	Short bullet points

Sources are representative; exact expectations vary by industry and target country.

Resume terms glossary

Short definitions of the core terms used in job applications and resume writing.

ResumeA document summarizing your experience, education, and skills for a job application (called a CV in some countries).

ATSApplicant Tracking System — software that automatically scans and ranks job applications.

KeywordJob-specific terms from a posting that improve ATS matching when used naturally.

Reverse-chronological resumeThe most common resume format, listing experience from most recent to oldest.

Functional resumeA skills-focused format, useful for career changes or employment gaps.

Summary / profileA 2-3 sentence introduction at the top of a resume.

Cover letterA short letter accompanying a resume that explains your interest in the role.

ReferenceSomeone who can vouch for you if an employer asks.

Language proficiency (CEFR)The standard A1-C2 scale used to describe foreign language proficiency.

Achievement-oriented writingDescribing measurable outcomes and impact rather than just duties.

EEOCThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — its anti-discrimination rules are why US resumes leave out photos, birth dates, marital status, and national origin.

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In-depth guides

Detailed answers to the most common resume questions.

How do you write a resume with no work experience?

If you don't have work experience, shift the focus to education, projects, internships, volunteering, and skills. In your summary, highlight your eagerness to learn and your motivation; in the "Experience" section, list school projects, your capstone or thesis, club or community work, and part-time jobs instead.

Note your technical skills (software, tools), your language proficiency, and any relevant online certifications — they're a strong signal. In this tool you can reuse the experience section for internships or projects, and make achievements concrete with numbers, e.g. "organized an event for 40 attendees."

How long should a resume be? How do I fit it on one page?

General rule: one page for 0-10 years of experience, and at most two pages for senior or academic profiles. Recruiters typically spend only a few seconds on a first look, so put your strongest, most job-relevant information first.

To fit one page: trim old or irrelevant jobs, keep at most 3-4 bullet points per role, and drop unnecessary personal details. The "estimated length" box in the live preview above helps you see how many pages your content is approaching, and the fit-to-one-page slider in the analysis section scales the preview (and print output) down for you.

Should I include a photo, date of birth, or marital status on my resume?

No. Unlike CV conventions common in some other countries, a US resume should never include a photo, date of birth, marital status, or nationality. Including any of that information creates real legal exposure for the hiring employer: under U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rules, employers cannot base hiring decisions on age, marital status, or national origin, and many companies will simply discard a resume that contains this data rather than risk a discrimination claim — even if the recruiter never intended to discriminate.

This tool intentionally leaves out photo-upload, date-of-birth, marital-status, and nationality fields, by design. Stick to what a US resume actually needs: your name, a professional title, email, phone, city/state, and — optionally — a LinkedIn or portfolio link. If you're applying internationally and a specific country or employer explicitly asks for a photo or personal details, treat that as an exception to the US norm, not the default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a free resume?

Fill in the form on the left: name, title, and contact info; a short summary; then use the "add" buttons to fill in work experience, education, skills, and languages — or load a ready-made example resume by role to start faster. The live preview on the right produces a single-column, ATS-friendly resume. Pick a template (Classic, Modern, Compact, Minimal, or Sidebar) and accent color, then download it with "Print / Save PDF." No sign-up, email, or payment is required; everything you type is processed only in your browser.

What is an ATS-friendly resume?

ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software companies use to automatically scan applications. An ATS-friendly resume has a single-column layout, standard headings, real selectable text, and a plain font; it doesn't hide information in tables, boxes, or images. Complex two-column designs can cause ATS software to lose information. This tool intentionally outputs a single-column, standard-heading resume.

How do you write a resume?

Order: header (name, target title, phone, email, city/state, LinkedIn) → short summary → experience (most recent first, with measurable achievements) → education → skills → languages and certifications. Use keywords from the posting naturally, keep it to 1-2 pages, and proofread for typos. This tool provides these sections ready-made and shows the layout instantly in the live preview.

How do I download my resume as a PDF?

After filling in your information, click "Print / Save PDF." In the print dialog, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination and save. Print view renders only the resume card onto the page; the form, ads, and site interface are hidden, giving you a clean PDF. Keep scale at "100%" and margins at "Default." You can also export your data as JSON.

What should — and shouldn't — be on a resume?

Must-haves: name and contact info, target position, work experience (position, company, dates, achievements), education, and skills. Strong resumes also add a short summary, language levels, certifications, and a LinkedIn/portfolio link. A US resume should never include a photo, date of birth, marital status, or nationality — unlike CV conventions in some other countries, that data creates real EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) age/marital-status/national-origin discrimination exposure for the employer, and many will discard a resume that includes it. This tool leaves those fields out by design. Salary expectations, a reference's direct contact info, and unrelated hobbies also don't normally belong on a resume — "references available upon request" is enough.

Is this online resume builder safe and private?

Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser: your name, phone, email, and other personal details are never sent to a server, stored in an account, or shared with a third party. "Save" stores your data only on this device's local storage (localStorage); "Clear" deletes it. If you're on a shared computer, click Clear when you're done.

How long should a resume be?

One page is ideal for 0-10 years of experience, and at most two pages for senior or academic profiles. Lead with your strongest, most job-relevant information; the "estimated length" box in the live preview helps you gauge how many pages your resume is approaching. If it runs long, shorten descriptions or use the fit-to-one-page slider to keep it on one page.

How do you write a resume with no work experience?

Shift the focus to education, projects, internships, volunteering, and skills. In your summary, highlight your motivation to learn; in the experience section, list school projects, your capstone/thesis, club or community work, and part-time jobs instead. Note your technical skills, language proficiency, and any relevant certifications, and make achievements concrete with numbers (e.g. "organized an event for 40 attendees"). You can reuse the experience section for internships and projects.

Are there resume examples I can start from, and what templates are available?

Yes. In the "Example resumes by role" panel above the form, load a ready-made sample for marketing, software engineer, registered nurse, entry-level/no experience, or sales/account manager with one click, then edit every field with your own information. The builder also offers five template layouts: Classic and Modern (single-column, ATS-friendly), Compact (tighter spacing to fit more on one page), Minimal (understated, no rule lines), and Sidebar (a shaded side column for skills and languages — great for print or a human reviewer, less ideal for strict ATS parsing).

Methodology & sources

ToolPico's Resume Builder is a free, independent resume-building tool. Its output layout follows common ATS-friendly resume standards: a single column, standard section headings, real selectable text, and plain typography. Per US hiring norms and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) guidance, it deliberately omits photo, date-of-birth, marital-status, and nationality fields, which do not belong on a US resume and can expose an employer to age, marital-status, or national-origin discrimination claims. The tool runs entirely client-side (in your browser); the personal data you enter is never sent to a server, and is only stored on your device (localStorage) if you choose to save it.

Sources: ATS-friendly resume writing standards · common hiring and career guides · U.S. EEOC anti-discrimination guidance · CEFR foreign-language proficiency scale. Last updated: July 19, 2026. Results are for informational purposes only; exact resume expectations vary by industry and target country.

Resume analysis & job description matching

Cover letter builder

How do you write a free, ATS-friendly resume?

How do I make a free resume?

What is an ATS-friendly resume?

What should — and shouldn't — go on a resume?

How do you download a resume as a PDF?

How long should a resume be?

Is an online resume builder safe to use?

Quick example: what order should resume sections follow?

Popular templates

Resume reference: ATS rules, checklist & mistakes

Resume terms glossary

In-depth guides

Frequently asked questions

Methodology & sources

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