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Free Resume Tool

ATS-Friendly Resume Builder

Create a clean, professional resume designed to be easy for applicant tracking systems to read. Build your CV, compare it with a job description, and export it as a PDF.

Build your ATS-friendly resume

Your information stays in your browser. Build, review, compare, and export your resume without creating an account.

Resume completeness

Based on the basic information needed for a complete resume.

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Personal Information

Keep contact information simple and easy for applicant tracking systems to parse.

Work Experience

Focus on achievements rather than duties.

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Education

Add your academic qualifications.

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Projects

Show relevant projects and technologies.

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Certifications

One certification per line.

Live Preview

Keep the layout simple for ATS parsing.

Your Name

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ATS Resume Checklist

  • •Add your full name.
  • •Add a professional email address.
  • •Add a phone number.
  • •Add a targeted professional summary.
  • •Add relevant technical and professional skills.
  • •Add work experience or relevant projects.
  • •Add your education.

Compare With Job Description

This is a keyword comparison, not an ATS score. Only add keywords that genuinely describe your experience.

ATS-friendly formatting tips

  • • Use standard headings such as Experience, Education, and Skills.
  • • Avoid putting important information inside images, graphics, or text boxes.
  • • Use real achievement bullets instead of long paragraphs.
  • • Tailor relevant skills and terminology to each job description.
  • • Review the exported PDF by selecting and copying its text.

What is an ATS-friendly resume?

An ATS-friendly resume uses straightforward formatting and recognizable section headings so resume-processing software can more reliably extract your contact information, experience, education, skills, and other relevant details.

How to use this resume builder

  1. 1. Add your information. Enter your contact details, professional summary, skills, experience, education, projects, and certifications.
  2. 2. Keep your experience achievement-focused. Describe what you accomplished rather than only listing your responsibilities.
  3. 3. Compare your resume with the job description. Paste the job description into the keyword comparison section to identify terms you may want to review.
  4. 4. Review the preview. Make sure your information is accurate and easy to read.
  5. 5. Export your resume. Download the PDF or copy the plain-text version.

ATS resume formatting tips

  • Use conventional headings such as Experience and Education.
  • Keep important information in normal text.
  • Avoid putting important information inside images.
  • Use clear achievement bullets for work experience.
  • Use relevant terminology from the job description when it accurately describes your experience.
  • Check the exported document before submitting an application.

Note: No resume format can guarantee that a resume will be accepted by every applicant tracking system. Different employers and ATS platforms may process documents differently.