Make a CV in 5 Steps




Start With a CV Template
Choose from dozens of CV templates suitable for any industry or career level. Customize to your specific needs and interests, allowing your unique qualifications stand out.
Why Use Our CV Maker?

Professional ATS-friendly CV templates
With input from experts, our ATS-friendly templates let your best and most relevant professional qualifications stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.

Use for any job or career
Our CV Maker features versatile designs and content suggestions suitable for any profession. With a range of choices, the career path to your dream job starts here.

Customizable suggestions
Add job-specific content suggestions to your CV that integrate keywords hiring managers look for, then tailor your CV with your specific qualifications to underscore what makes you a great job candidate.

Advice at every step
Write a CV with step-by-step support. Our builder offers helpful tips and guidance on templates, formatting, and more, so you can feel confident in your job search.

Add a cover letter
Increase your chances of getting a job by adding a cover letter with your CV. Use our AI Cover Letter Generator to complement your CV and provide more detail about your most relevant skills, experience, and achievements.

Unlimited downloads
Create, save, and download all the CVs you need. Easily switch templates, move sections, and update content to tailor your CV to each new job, then download it in a popular file format, including PDF, Word doc, and more.
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CV Examples to Inspire You
Browse our library of CV examples to find inspiration among samples from a wide variety of careers and industries.
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CV Maker FAQ
Our CV Maker is free to use. Start by choosing a template and building your CV. At the end of the process, you’ll only pay if you like the results. In just a few minutes, you can make a job-winning document from scratch, and there is no obligation to pay unless you’d like to download it in PDF or Word. We also have some free CV template options you can download and fill in without the help of our builder.
Employers prefer a clean, well-formatted CV. Using one of our CV templates guarantees that your information will be well-organized and easy to read.
Yes! Our CV Maker writes a CV that is unique to you and is fully customizable so you can make it your own. No two CVs are the same. Using our builder allows you to focus on the content of your CV rather than on the hassle of formatting and designing it.
Yes, our CV templates are designed to be ATS-friendly. This means they are formatted to be easily readable by applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring that your CV passes initial automated screenings and reaches human recruiters.
That depends on where you are located and the industry in which you are applying. In many places outside the United States, a CV is considered another word for a resume.
In the U.S., most employers require a resume, except for some fields like academia and healthcare. For these specialized fields, you’ll want to write a CV. Read our article on the difference between CVs and resumes to learn more.
Yes, you can use our CV Builder to create both CVs and resumes. Our platform offers customizable templates and guidance to ensure that you can create the right document for your job application needs. You can also check out our Cover Letter Builder if you want to add one to your application.
Of course! Our CV generator is great for recent grads, entry-level applicants, and career changers. We provide tips inside the builder and throughout our articles on how to showcase skills and bolster your application when you don’t have work experience.
Absolutely! Save the progress you’ve made on your CV at any point. All you need to do when you’re ready to start working again is log back into your account.
A CV should be as long as necessary to include all relevant information about your education, work experience, skills, and achievements. For most professionals, a CV will be two to three pages, but for those with extensive experience or in academia, it can be longer.
If you live outside of the U.S., CV is just another word for resume, in which case your CV should be one or two pages long.
Most employers prefer to receive CVs as PDFs because they preserve the formatting exactly as intended, ensuring that your CV looks the same on any device. However, some employers may request a Word document for ease of editing or compatibility with their ATS. It’s always best to check the job listing or ask the employer if you’re unsure.




