Free Resume Maker

Build a clean, ATS-friendly resume with a live preview and download it as a PDF or Word file. Your details stay in your browser. No signup.

Contact details

Recruiters need to reach you. A city and state is enough: leave out your street address.

Match the job you are applying for, e.g. “Medical Assistant” or “Customer Service Representative”.

Summary

2 to 3 sentences: who you are, your years of experience, and one result you are proud of. Skip “hard-working team player”: show it with numbers instead.

Work experience

Most recent job first. Use the arrows to reorder.

Entry 1

Start each line with an action verb (led, built, reduced, trained) and add a number: how many, how much, how fast.

Education

Entry 1

Studied abroad? Mention a credential evaluation (e.g. WES) if you have one.

Skills

Press Enter or type a comma after each skill. Copy the exact words from the job post: ATS software matches keywords.

LanguagesOptional

Speaking more than one language is a strength. List each one with your honest level.

CertificationsOptional

Volunteer workOptional

Great for filling gaps or showing U.S. experience and community ties.

Keep it to one page if you have under 10 years of experience. Leave out your photo, date of birth, marital status and religion: U.S. employers do not expect them.

Template
Accent color

Single column with real, selectable text: readable by applicant tracking systems. No watermark.

Your resume preview appears here as you type.

How to use the Resume Maker

  1. Fill in your contact details and a short summary.
  2. Click “Add a job” and “Add education” for each role and school, then add your skills.
  3. Pick a template, an accent color and the paper size (US Letter or A4).
  4. Click “Download PDF” or “Download Word”.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this resume maker really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no trial and no watermark. You can download your resume as a PDF or Word file as many times as you like.

Are these resumes ATS-friendly?

Yes. All three templates use a single column, standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) and real text, with no tables, text boxes, icons or images. Applicant tracking systems read the PDF and the Word file top to bottom, the same way a recruiter does.

Is my information uploaded or stored anywhere?

No. The resume is built on your device. Your draft is saved only in this browser so a refresh does not lose your work. Use "Start over" to clear it, especially on a shared or public computer.

Should I download a PDF or a Word file?

Send the PDF unless the employer asks for Word: it looks the same on every screen and the text stays selectable for ATS software. Download the Word (.docx) file when an application portal only accepts .doc or .docx, or when you want to edit the file later.

Letter or A4: which paper size should I pick?

Use US Letter for jobs in the United States and Canada. Use A4 for almost everywhere else, including Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

I studied or worked in another country. How do I show that?

List the job or school with its city and country, just as it is. If your degree has been evaluated (for example by WES or ECE), say so in the education details. Add every language you speak with your honest level: being bilingual is a real advantage for many U.S. employers.