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

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    Contemporary templates perfect for your new job.

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    A little visual flair to highlight your creativity.

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    Basic templates that focus on your work experience.

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    • How to write a cover letter
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    Professional CV templates for senior-level positions.

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    A format to showcase your research background.

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    Perfect templates for published writers.

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    • CV vs resume: what's the difference?
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Make Your Professional Resume  

Try our resume builder and create a resume with the power of AI. Let the Genius resume maker help build your resume quickly and effortlessly.

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Leverage the power of AI

Our AI resume builder lets you make a resume in minutes. Use technology to your advantage & apply for jobs faster.

Generate bullet points

Your resume’s experience section is what employers care about most. 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.

Get expert feedback

The job market is extremely competitive. Get an edge on other applicants with professional feedback after you’ve made your resume.

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 template

Regardless of your background, there’s a template in the Genius resume maker that’s perfect for highlighting your experience & skill set.

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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

The 2023 resume template in blue, featuring a unique layout that's split in two with a dividing line down the middle. There's a space at the top for a round headshot. Use This Template

2023

The Corporate resume template in red, with a bold full-color header and minimalist sidebar. 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

Majestic Use This Template

Majestic

The Modern resume template in red, with a simple header design and a spot for a round headshot. 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

Let the Genius cover letter generator automatically format the content of your 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

The 2023 cover letter template in red, featuring a bold, full color header and highly professional font. Make My Cover Letter

2023

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 examples for inspiration

There are 600+ resume & cover letter examples on Resume Genius. Each sample was written and approved by our team of experts.

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There are 600+ resume & cover letter examples on Resume Genius. Each sample was written and approved by our team of experts.

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Build your resume

How to create a resume in 3 steps

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

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Use AI to write your resume

In a few clicks, generate a resume summary and pre-written bullet points that showcase your qualifications and skill set.

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Pick a template

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

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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!

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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 build a resume that earns more interviews.

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Resume Help

The Best Resume Format for 2023

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.

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November 14, 2023

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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November 1, 2023

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.

Conrad Benz

November 14, 2023

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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February 7, 2023

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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How to make a resume in MINUTES

Level up your job hunt

Build an application that gets more job offers

Landing more interviews and earning better job offers is only a few steps away, and it all starts with your resume. Here's how to make your application stand 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.

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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.

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All our authors are authorities in job hunting, interviewing, and resume writing. Some of the publications that have cited our experts include:

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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.

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?

No, we do not support languages outside of US English yet. However, we’re hard at work translating our services so we can help more job seekers from around the world build successful careers. If interested, please check out our UK English content on CVGenius.com, and French content on CVGenius.com/fr.

What is a CPRW?

A CPRW is a Certified Professional Resume Writer. The CPRW is a globally-recognized credential awarded to resume-writing experts to show they’re qualified to help others make professional resumes that get them noticed by employers and recruiters.

To qualify for a CPRW certification, applicants must first pass a test provided by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.

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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