The only CV Builder Endorsed by Hiring Managers
Make a remarkable first impression with a professional CV template. Our online CV builder helps job seekers create a curriculum vitae that impresses hiring managers and recruiters.
Build My CVI look at hundreds of CVs and Standard Resume’s templates are some of the easiest to read. ”
Mike Clapson
Hiring Manager at Slack
100,000+ CVs built by job seekers from the world’s best companies
How to Make a Job-Winning CV in 15 Minutes
In a few minutes you can make a CV that’s better designed than 99% of the CVs out there. ”
Martin Pedrick
Head of Design at Capsule
1. Import your work history from LinkedIn
Speed through CV writing with one-click LinkedIn import.
2. Pick a professional CV template
Choose from 12 professionally designed and hiring manager approved curriculum vitae templates.
3. Customize your CV
Stand out by customizing the contents and formatting of your CV for each job application.
4. Apply for your dream job
Download a print-ready PDF CV, or share a link to your automatically generated web CV.
Online Curriculum vitae Builder Features
LinkedIn Import
Save time typing. Import work history and education from your LinkedIn profile in one click. Its secure and doesn't require access to your account.
Job-specific CVs
Duplicate your CV in one click and customize the new CV for a specific application. This is the easiest way to increase your odds of getting the job interview.
Focused writing experience
Add the sections you need and fill in the blanks. The simple step-by-step process turns you into a professional CV writer.
Web CV analytics
Share your web CV link and see when and how often it is viewed. Create a web CV for each application and know when the recruiter views your CV.
Automatic Formatting
Update the contents of your CV or change templates and your CV formatting will be updated in real-time. No more manually changing margins or font sizes.
Easy Customization
Our online CV builder makes it easy to customize the layout, style, and formatting of your CV. Stand out with the perfect CV.
CV Examples
Not sure how to write a curriculum vitae? Use our pre-written CV samples as inspiration to write your perfect CV and accelerate your job search.
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Why choose
Standard Resume?
Other CV builders
MS Word / Google Docs
Hiring manager approved templates
Traditional CV templates
LinkedIn import
Doesn't share your personal data
No 7 day trial pricing tricks
CV Sections
Contact Info
Everything a recruiter needs to schedule an interview: email address, phone number, city, state, and website link (LinkedIn profile, GitHub, personal website, etc).
Professional Summary
Highlight your work experience and skills with this easy to read and enticing paragraph.
Work Experience
List your previous job titles, job descriptions, the company name, the dates you worked there, and add bullet points for your achievements.
Education section
Include your GPA, Certifications, awards, etc.
Skills section
Reinforce your hard and soft skills in an easy to scan section.
Custom sections
Support for projects, patents, publications, languages, references, hobbies, internships, volunteering, or anything else you need.
Import From LinkedIn
We are the only CV builder that offers a one-click LinkedIn import. Save 20 minutes of copying and pasting your work experience and education.
LinkedIn CV builderFrequently Asked Questions
Is Standard Resume a free CV builder?
Standard Resume is free to write your CV and publish a web CV, but a Pro subscription is required to download a PDF. There are free CV creators, but be sure to check their privacy policy. Many of them make money by sharing or selling your personal data with third parties.
Can I create a different CV for different jobs?
Yes! We recommend that you duplicate your existing CV for different jobs and customize the contents and design. A perfect CV should align with the company and job posting requirements.
Where can I get expert CV advice?
We have an extensive collection of expert CV writing advice. The ideal CV looks different for each profession, so weve created a CV writing guide with expert tips for many professions.
What CV formats does Standard Resume support?
Our CV maker supports all of the major CV formats: functional CVs, combination CVs, and chronological CVs (with the option for reverse-chronological order).
Which CV sections are supported?
You can add contact information, professional summary, work experience, education, and skills, as well as custom sections like certifications, patents, publications, references, projects, and volunteering.
Do I need a cover letter?
Most recruiters don't read cover letters unless they were explicitly requested. If you need a cover letter, use Google Docs. It's easier than most cover letter builders and its free!
Get More Interviews
Make the right first impression. Apply with a professionally designed curriculum vitae and get more interviews. It only takes 15 minutes.
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