Free AI CV maker: build a stronger CV in minutes

What “AI CV maker” means here

Many “AI CV makers” send your details to a remote service. Ours is different: by default it runs entirely in your browser, using a built-in library of proven phrase templates and rules to suggest bullet points, score your CV and find missing keywords from a job advert. That means it is fast, free and private. If an AI service is connected in future, it will be optional and clearly labelled — and the tool will still work without it.

Features

• UK CV and US resume formats with correct section names.
• Three clean templates: Modern, Classic and Minimal.
• Smart bullet-point suggestions for common roles.
• A CV score checker with actionable tips.
• A job ad keyword matcher to tailor each application.
• Live preview and PDF download.
• Automatic saving in your browser only.

Using AI tools responsibly

AI writing tools can help you get past a blank page, suggest stronger verbs and tighten sentences. But they can also produce generic text or invent details. Always review and edit AI-generated content so it is accurate and sounds like you. Never claim skills, qualifications or results you do not have — employers check, and interviews will expose it. Our builder works fully offline with a curated phrase library, and can optionally connect to an AI service.

How to write achievement bullet points

Recruiters skim, so every bullet should show impact. A reliable formula is action verb + what you did + result. “Responsible for social media” becomes “Grew Instagram engagement by improving post scheduling and content mix”. Add a number when you genuinely have one — revenue, time saved, customers served, team size — but never invent figures. If you do not have exact numbers, describe scale or outcome instead.

Our builder’s phrase library gives you templates with [X] placeholders so you remember to add your own real numbers.

How the CV score works

The score checker reviews your CV against practical guidelines rather than a secret algorithm. It looks at whether key sections are present (contact details, personal statement, experience, education, skills), the length of your personal statement, how many bullet points start with strong action verbs, whether bullets include measurable results, whether placeholder text like [X] is still present, and the overall length. Each check comes with a tip so you know exactly what to improve. Your score is calculated in your browser and is never sent anywhere.

Tips to get the most from smart suggestions

Pick the role closest to your target job, then click a few suggestions to add them to your experience. Edit each one so it describes something you actually did. Replace every [X] with a real figure, or rewrite the sentence if you do not have one. Mix suggestions with your own bullets so the CV sounds like you, and finish by pasting the job advert into the keyword matcher.

Free vs paid AI CV makers

Many online CV makers let you build a CV for free but charge to download it, add a watermark, or start a subscription that renews automatically. Read the small print before you invest time. Our builder’s essentials — templates, suggestions, score, keyword matching and PDF download — are free with no watermark. Any future premium templates will be clearly labelled and optional.

Privacy: why on-device matters

A CV contains personal information: your name, contact details, work history and sometimes more. Tools that upload this data may store it, use it to train models or share it with partners, depending on their policies. Because our builder runs on your device, your CV stays in your browser’s local storage, and you can clear it at any time with the Clear button.

Who reads your CV first

Your CV may be read first by an applicant tracking system, then skimmed by a recruiter in a short time, then read properly by a hiring manager. Write for all three: clear standard headings for the software, a strong opening profile and bolded job titles for the skim, and specific, evidence-based bullet points for the detailed read. The score checker in our builder is designed around these stages.

Who it is for

Students writing a first CV, career changers, people returning to work, and experienced professionals who want a clean, modern layout quickly. Because it is free and needs no account, it is also handy for quick tailored versions of your CV for different roles.

Frequently asked questions