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A timeless single-column layout in serif type — safe for any industry.
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How it works
1
Choose a design
Start from Classic, Modern, Compact, or Elegant, or jump straight into the default and switch anytime.
2
Edit inline
Click any line of text to edit it right on the page. Add or reorder experience, education, and skills as you go. Changes autosave as you type.
3
Download your PDF
Export a print-ready PDF that looks exactly like your on-screen draft, then apply with confidence.
Free tools for your whole job search
ATS Checker
Score your resume the way applicant tracking software reads it (parseable text, contact info, section headers, dates, and keyword match), with zero AI involved in the score.
Check my resume →Job Match Tailor
Paste a job description and get a match score, missing keywords, and AI-rewritten bullet points tailored to that specific role.
Tailor my resume →Interview Prep
Generate ten likely interview questions for any job title, each with why it's asked and a framework for your answer.
Prepare for interviews →Cover Letter Generator
Turn your resume and a job description into a tailored, 250-350 word cover letter grounded only in your real experience, no invented achievements.
Write my cover letter →Job Tracker
Manage every application on a drag-and-drop kanban board (saved, applied, interview, offer, rejected) in one place.
Track my applications →Frequently asked questions
Is cvgenerator.io really free?
Yes. Every template, the inline editor, PDF export, the ATS Checker, Job Match Tailor, Interview Prep, and Job Tracker are free with no paywall and no credit card. There is no premium tier hidden behind a signup wall in this version of the site.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can build and download a resume without signing up. Your work is saved to your browser session automatically. Signing in with Google is optional. It lets you come back to the same resume from another device and unlocks the Job Tracker. If you have already signed in elsewhere, go to the Job Tracker page and sign in there to pick up your saved resume.
What file format do I get when I export?
A print-ready PDF, formatted for a standard A4 page. The layout you see while editing in the browser is exactly what gets exported, so there are no surprise formatting shifts.
Are the templates ATS-friendly?
Yes. All four templates use standard section headers, real selectable text (not images), and simple single- or two-column layouts that applicant tracking systems can parse reliably. You can double-check any resume with the free ATS Checker before you apply.
Can I use this for a CV outside the US as well?
Yes. The builder supports both US-style one-page resumes and longer CV formats used in the UK, Ireland, and other Commonwealth countries, plus a French-language version at /fr.
What other tools does cvgenerator.io offer besides the builder?
Beyond the resume/CV builder, the site includes a free ATS Checker to score resume compatibility, a Job Match Tailor that rewrites bullet points against a specific job description, an Interview Prep tool that generates likely questions for a job title, and a Job Tracker kanban board for managing applications end to end.
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