How do I make a resume for free?

Open the WorkDest resume maker, type your details, pick a template and download. It is free, needs no sign-up and adds no watermark. Your draft is autosaved in the browser while you work.

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

In the US and Canada a resume is a concise one-to-two page document tailored to a specific job, while a CV (curriculum vitae) is a longer, fully detailed record of your career and academic history used for academic, research and medical roles. In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand the words mean roughly the same thing. You can build either with the same maker, just change the length and depth.

Does this resume maker really work without an account?

Yes. You can build and download your resume as a guest. Sign in only if you want the resume stored in your account, useful if you keep several tailored versions, switch devices, or want to attach it to applications in one click.

Can I create different resumes for different jobs?

Absolutely, and you should. Tailoring each version to the posting measurably improves callback rates. Signed-in accounts keep multiple saved resumes (3 on the free plan, unlimited on Pro) so you can duplicate one and adapt the summary, skills and bullet order for each application.

What should I include on a resume?

Your name and one reliable contact channel, a two-to-four line professional summary, work experience written as achievements with numbers, education, and a focused skills list. Add projects, certifications or languages only when they support the role you are targeting.

Can I write my resume in another language?

Yes. The maker accepts any language and the templates adapt to longer text, though you should avoid mixing languages inside one resume.

Can I upload my old resume instead of retyping it?

Yes, upload your existing PDF or Word resume and our AI converts it into an editable, re-styled resume. Upload and AI import require a free account because the file is processed on our servers.

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Build a clean, ATS-friendly resume in your browser, preview it live and download it free as a PDF. No sign-up needed to start, sign in only when you want it saved to your account.

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Start creating your resume

Pick a template, fill in your details and download a finished resume. It all runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and your draft is autosaved while you work.

9 ATS-friendly resume templates
Live preview as you type
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Why use it

Everything you need from the free Resume Maker

Free for everyone, with no watermark, no trial timer and no credit card.

Build without an account

Create and download a resume as a guest. Signing in is only needed to store it in your WorkDest account.

9 free, modern templates

From clean single-column layouts to designer-accented styles, every template is free and every template is ATS-friendly.

Instant PDF download

One click gives you a recruiter-ready PDF that matches the live preview exactly.

Tailor a version per job

Duplicate a saved resume, adjust the summary and bullets for the role, and keep every version in your account.

Convert your old resume

Upload an existing PDF or Word resume and our AI reformats it into a polished, editable document.

One-click apply

Saved resumes attach directly to job applications on WorkDest, so you apply in seconds instead of re-uploading files.

How it works

1
Start from blank or your old resume
Fill in the builder, or sign in and upload an existing resume to have it converted into an editable version automatically.
2
Pick a resume template
Choose from 9 free layouts and an accent colour while the live A4 preview shows the real result with your own content.
3
Download, save and apply
Download a PDF for free, or save the resume to your WorkDest account and attach it to applications with one click.

How to write a resume that gets shortlisted

Most resumes are rejected by software before a human reads them. Applicant tracking systems parse your document into fields, name, email, employer, dates, skills, and if the layout confuses that parser, the recruiter never sees your application. That is why every WorkDest template keeps a predictable structure with real text and standard headings instead of columns of graphics or tables.

After the parser, the human scan starts. Put the strongest, most role-relevant evidence in the top third of page one: a summary that names your target job, then two or three achievement bullets that contain a number. Use the posting's own vocabulary, if it asks for "stakeholder management", do not write "worked with clients".

Finally, tailor and track. Save a base resume in your WorkDest account, duplicate it for each application and adjust the top third only. Keep a consistent file name and export to PDF, so the layout is identical on every recruiter's machine, and you will have a resume system rather than a one-off document.

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