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Build your CV for free.

No AI. No slop. Machine-readable, recruiter-friendly.

A clean, single-column CV that an applicant tracking system can parse and a recruiter can actually read. It stays in your browser, nothing is sent to a server, and you can download it as a PDF or Word file when you’re done.

No sign-up, no credit card No AI writing it for you Stays on your device

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What should someone remember about you after ten seconds?

Lead with what you actually did and what changed, not what you were responsible for.

What changed because of your work? Think revenue, time, cost, quality, scale.

List the skills you've genuinely used, the ones you could talk through in an interview.

How the free CV builder works

Three steps from a blank page to a CV you can send, then check against the job you actually want.

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    Build it with guided prompts

    Start from a clean template and add your experience with simple prompts. There's no blank-page paralysis, and no AI writing it for you. Every line is yours, in your words.

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    Download as PDF or Word

    When it's ready, export a polished PDF to send, or an editable DOCX to keep working on in Word or Google Docs. Free, no account, no watermark.

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    Check it against a real job

    One click carries your CV into the free match check, so you can see how it scores against a specific role and where the gaps are before you apply.

Why an ATS-friendly CV matters

Most applications are read by software, an applicant tracking system (ATS), before a person ever sees them. When that software can’t parse your layout, like multiple columns, text baked into images, or decorative headings, your experience can get scrambled or dropped, however strong it is. This builder uses a single-column layout with standard headings that parses cleanly, so what you wrote is what a recruiter reads. It’s plain on purpose, because the polish belongs in your words, not the graphics.

Common questions about the free CV builder

Is the free CV builder really free?
Yes. No account, no credit card, no watermark, and no paywall on the download. You can build a full CV and export it as a PDF or Word file without signing up for anything.
Does it use AI to write my CV for me?
No. It guides you with plain prompts, but you write every line yourself. Nothing is generated for you, so you can stand behind every word in an interview.
Where does my CV data go?
Nowhere. Your CV is built and saved right here in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to our servers. Close the tab and come back, and your draft is still on your device.
Will this CV get past an ATS?
We can't promise that, and honestly no tool can. What a clean layout does is give your CV a better shot. Single-column with standard headings is the kind of formatting most applicant tracking systems tend to read reliably, so your experience is more likely to come through properly instead of getting garbled. It won't land the job on its own, but it helps make sure you're actually read.
Can I edit it and download again later?
Yes. It saves in your browser as you go, so you can come back, adjust it, and re-download as many times as you like. No starting over.
Do I get a PDF or a Word file?
Both. A pixel-perfect PDF for sending, or an editable DOCX if you'd rather keep refining it in Word or Google Docs.

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