Resume / CV Maker

What recruiters look for

Recruiters spend seconds on a first scan, and many companies filter resumes through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a person sees them. A good resume is easy to scan, uses clear headings, and shows results rather than duties. All three templates here use real text in a simple layout, so ATS software can read them.

Structure

1. Header: name, target job title, phone, email, city and LinkedIn or portfolio.
2. Summary: two or three lines on your experience and strengths for this role.
3. Experience: most recent first; role, company, dates and 3–5 achievement bullets.
4. Education: degree, institution, year and marks or CGPA if strong.
5. Skills and certifications relevant to the job.

Writing strong bullet points

Start with an action verb and include a result: “Reduced invoice errors by 30% by introducing a checklist” beats “Responsible for invoices”. Numbers such as money, time, percentages and people make achievements believable.

Tips for Indian job seekers

• Skip photo, date of birth, religion, marital status and father’s name unless the employer asks.
• Keep it to one page for under 5 years of experience, two pages otherwise.
• Tailor the summary and skills to each job description’s keywords.
• Freshers can list projects, internships and certifications under experience.

Next steps

Pair your resume with a matching cover letter. If a job portal limits file size, compress the PDF with compress PDF (keep the original for ATS uploads, since compression turns text into images). Your data never leaves your browser.

Quick answers

Should I include hobbies? Only if they’re relevant to the job or show useful skills. Should I write “Curriculum Vitae” at the top? No, your name is the heading. What file format should I send? PDF, unless the employer asks for Word. How do I show a career gap? Briefly mention what you did, such as a course, caregiving or freelancing.