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Resume Genius

The World's Smartest Resume Builder

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    Resume Builder Software

    Making a resume is easy with the right tool. Our resume builder does the hard work for you.

    Cover Letter Generator

    Short on time or simply don't like writing? Try our cover letter generator and make a cover letter fast.

    CV Maker Tool

    CVs are often longer than resumes. With our CV maker, you can create a CV in the same amount of time.

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  • Resumes

    Free Resume Templates

    ProfessionalHR approved, organized, and stylish.
    ModernContemporary templates perfect for your new job.
    CreativeA little visual flair to highlight your creativity.
    SimpleBasic templates that focus on your work experience.

    Genius Resume Builder

    • Resume checker
    • Resume summary generator
    • How to write a resume
    • The best resume format in 2025
    • Best skills for your resume

    Resume Examples

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  • Cover Letters

    Cover Letter Templates

    ProfessionalHR approved, organized, and stylish.
    ModernContemporary templates perfect for your new job.
    CreativeA little visual flair to highlight your creativity.
    SimpleBasic templates that focus on your work experience.

    Genius Cover Letter Generator

    • How to write a cover letter
    • How to start a cover letter
    • Cover letter format guide
    • Short cover letter examples
    • The best cover letters of 2025

    Cover Letter Examples

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  • CVs

    CV Templates

    BusinessProfessional CV templates for senior-level positions.
    GraduateTemplates for academics and scholars.
    ResearchA format to showcase your research background.
    WriterPerfect templates for published writers.

    Genius CV Maker

    • How to format your CV
    • How to write a CV for a job
    • CV vs resume: what's the difference?
    • How to write an academic CV
    • CV examples for students

    CV Examples

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    Blog

    Resume Help

    Learn the ins and outs of writing a resume. From formatting to fonts, we cover every topic.

    Cover Letter Help

    Cover letter writing is a skill that will help you outshine other applicants. Our guides can teach you that skill.

    Interview Help

    You're one step away from getting the job. Win over hiring managers with our expert interview tips.

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Professional AI Resume Builder

Make your professional resume in minutes  

From generating bullet points to automatic formatting, our resume builder will help you make a professional resume quickly and effortlessly.

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Leverage the latest AI tech

Our resume builder lets you make a fully customized resume in minutes. Use our software to your advantage & apply for jobs faster.

Generate bullet points

Your resume’s experience section is what employers care about most. Use AI to autogenerate experience bullet points that prove your on-the-job skills.

Auto-format each section

Formatting can be time-consuming. Don’t let margins & spacing slow you down – put in your details and the resume maker does the rest.

Instantly download your resume

Easily download your resume as a PDF, for Word, or in text format. Use the dashboard to test different templates to see what works best for you.

Find industry-specific skills

Enter your job title and our software uses AI to provide you with targeted skills suggestions.

Launch your job hunt

Equipped with your perfected resume, you’re ready to take on the job market. Get more job interviews & earn better job offers.

Choose your favorite resume template

Regardless of your background, there’s a template in the Genius resume maker that’s perfect for highlighting your experience & skill set. Just select the template you want and use AI to automatically format all your information.

View More Resume Templates
The Clean resume template in orange, featuring a large full-color sidebar on the left that highlights the candidate's contact information and resume summary. Use This Template

Clean

The Taj Mahal resume template in blue, featuring a large sidebar for contact information, a resume summary, and education. Use This Template

Taj Mahal

2025 resume template in black Use This Template

2025

Corporate Resume Dark Blue Use This Template

Corporate

The Advanced resume template in orange, with modern-looking bubbles for the candidate's contact information and skills. There's a square on the top right that provides space for a headshot. Use This Template

Advanced

Use This Template

Majestic

Modern Resume Yellow Use This Template

Modern

The Minimalist resume template in blue, featuring a basic layout and unique skill bars highlighting the candidate's hard and soft skills. Use This Template

Minimalist

The Elegant resume template in green, with a center-aligned layout and a spot at the top for a simple headshot. Use This Template

Elegant

The Chicago resume template in blue, featuring a basic design that works especially well for highly formal industries. Use This Template

Chicago

Choose your favorite cover letter template

Let the Genius cover letter generator automatically format the content of your cover letter into a professional, HR-approved template.

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The Windsor cover letter template, which includes a unique two part header for your name and contact information Make My Cover Letter

Windsor

The Majestic cover letter template in orange, featuring a bold header with an image of a city skyline in the background. Make My Cover Letter

Majestic

The Minimalist cover letter template in navy blue, with a simple header that includes icons for your contact information. Make My Cover Letter

Minimalist

The Advanced cover letter template in blue, featuring a contemporary design and rounded bubbles for your contact information. Make My Cover Letter

Advanced

The Corporate cover letter template in green, with a large full color header and gray sidebar for an extra large contact information section. Make My Cover Letter

Corporate

2024 Cover Letter Skin Red Make My Cover Letter

2025

The Clean cover letter template in orange, featuring a large full color sidebar for your name and contact information. Make My Cover Letter

Clean

The Elegant cover letter template in blue, with a centered header and simple contact information section. Make My Cover Letter

Elegant

Pantheon cover letter template in red, with a full color header that includes the contact information. Make My Cover Letter

Modern

The Chicago cover letter template in red, with a centered header and highly formal design. Make My Cover Letter

Chicago

Look at resume examples for inspiration

We have over 400 professional resume examples on our website. Each sample was written and approved by our team of career experts.

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Look at cover letter examples for inspiration

We have over 200 professional cover letter examples on our website. Each sample was written and approved by our team of career experts.

View Cover Letter Examples
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Build your resume

Use our resume builder in 3 easy steps

Putting together a complete job application has never been easier. Make a resume with our professional resume builder, and then quickly generate a matching cover letter. In minutes you'll be ready to apply for your next job.

step 1

Generate your resume's content instantly with AI

In a few clicks, create a resume summary and work-experience bullet points to showcase your qualifications and skills.

Fill out these sections

Contact information Experience Education Certifications Skills Summary

step 2

Select a resume template

See how your resume looks using different templates. Choose the template that fits the job you want and best suits your personality.

Template Styles

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step 3

Download your resume

Save your newly built resume as a PDF, Word Doc, or TXT file directly to your browser. You're now ready to start applying for jobs!

Formats

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Expert Guides & Advice

Read guides to improve your resume

Whether you’re new to job hunting, changing fields, or looking to land a higher-paying gig, we’ll teach you how to put together a resume that earns more interviews.

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Resume Help

The Best Resume Format for 2025

From the gold-standard format to variations that help you highlight your top qualifications, we’ll teach you how to format your resume like a pro.

Lauren Mastroni, a staff writer at Resume Genius

Lauren Mastroni

December 12, 2024

Resume Help

Professional Resume Summary Examples

Your professional resume summary quickly shows employers you have the experience needed to do the job. Learn how to write one with our examples and tips.

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Conrad Benz

July 25, 2024

Resume Help

CV vs Resume: What’s the Difference?

The difference between a CV and a resume depends on the country and context. We explain further, and provide clear definitions of both.

Lauren Mastroni, a staff writer at Resume Genius

Lauren Mastroni

February 12, 2025

Interview

25+ Interview Questions & Answers

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the interview. Ace that interview by preparing with these 25+ common interview questions and answers.

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Conrad Benz

March 30, 2025

Walkthroughs & Video Shorts

Watch videos for more resume-writing ideas

If you’d rather master the arts of resume writing and formatting through video content, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to make a resume with no experience, use a resume template, or build your resume from the beginning with our resume builder in short but comprehensive YouTube videos and TikToks.

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Level up your job hunt

Build an application that gets more job offers

Landing more interviews and earning better job offers all starts with your resume. Here's how to ensure your application stands out today:

Pick a resume template

With a good resume template, you don't need to worry about details like formatting.

Get a professional template
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Customize each section

Fill in your personal information and write about your work experience.

Learn how to write a resume
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Emphasize your skills

Take skills from the job advertisement, then tie them into your resume.

Pick skills for your resume
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Attach a cover letter

A resume will get you the job, but a cover letter will get your foot in the door.

Write a winning cover letter
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resume Genius?

Resume Genius is the internet’s premiere free resource for job seekers, and features powerful resume builder and cover letter generator software for anyone looking to apply for competitive jobs across the globe.

Over the past decade, Resume Genius has helped millions of users put together winning job applications by providing thorough writing guides, cutting-edge software, and free downloadable templates. Staffed by a team of seasoned career experts and HR professionals, Resume Genius seeks to help users (both old and new) find and grow their careers.

How do I build a resume?

You can build a resume with our resume creator — simply upload your existing resume and edit it or start from the beginning. Check out our resume builder today and learn how to make a resume that gets you more job offers in your chosen industry.

Additionally, you can even use our resume builder for free by downloading your resume as a text file.

Is Resume Genius legit?

Yes, Resume Genius is legit. ResumeGenius.com is SSL Certified and protected by Norton AntiVirus, and all of the downloads and software on ResumeGenius.com are protected as well.
Read, download, and navigate our content with ease, so you can spend more time focusing on that job you’ve got your eye on and getting ready to submit an application that earns you that job.

Is my information GDPR compliant and safe?

Yes, your information is GDPR/CCPA compliant and safe. We take the privacy of each user seriously, and allow everyone to opt out of some or all of the non-essential cookies we use across the website. If you’d like to request that we remove any of your personal data or check what personal data we’ve collected from you simply click here, or send us an email at privacy@resumegenius.com.

We outline the data we collect and why we collect it in our privacy policy. And if you’d like to see a list of cookies our website collects and how to opt in or out of cookies, read our cookie policy.

Can you help me build a cover letter?

Yes, we can help you build a cover letter. Our cover letter builder helps you fill out each line of your cover letter quickly — without the need to actually write it yourself. Simply put in your information and our software will provide suggestions for every sentence, helping you make a professional cover letter in just a few minutes.

Additionally, we provide more than 200 free cover letter templates that you can use to format and design your cover letter so it looks professional.

Do you support languages outside of US English?

Yes, we support languages outside of US English. If interested, please check out our UK English content on CVGenius.com, and French content on CVGenius.com/fr.

Who writes your resume examples?

Our resume samples are written by a mix of in-house experts and guest contributors who have years of experience in their respective industries.

All of our samples are reviewed by an in-house Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). Our CPRWs also write and review all of the guides and resources in our blog.

Does Resume Genius also provide CV resources?

Yes, Resume Genius also provides CV resources. In addition to our AI-powered CV maker, we also have a variety of CV templates and expert guides available.

For example, we have guides on how to write a CV for a job, as well as how to format your CV. Whether you’re applying for an academic job or are applying for corporate work, our resources will help you polish your CV and impress employers.

Why is Resume Genius the best website to make my resume with?

Here are some reasons why Resume Genius is the best option for making a resume or CV:

  • User-Friendly Interface: Never made a resume before and not sure where to start? Our resume builder clearly guides you through the process of building and polishing your resume, making the whole process simple.
  • Template Variety: Our platform offers a variety of customizable resume templates catering to different industries, roles, and experience levels.
  • AI Content Suggestions: Our software provides generated content suggestions based on your career path that you can use to fill out your resume with ease.
  • Formatting Assistance: We automatically handle formatting, ensuring that your resume and cover letter look professional and well-organized.
  • Keyword Optimization: Worry about ATS software no more. Our builder optimizes your resume for applicant tracking systems (ATS) by suggesting common industry-related keywords and skills.
  • World-class Expertise: Collectively the Resume Genius staff has decades of job searching and resume writing experience. With multiple Certified Professional Resume Writers and Certified Career Coaches on our team, all the advice on our website is approved by experts.

More questions? Visit our FAQ library.

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