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Resume Builder
Build an ATS-readable CV and export it as a real PDF.
What it does. Most CVs are first read by an applicant tracking system, which extracts text and maps it to fields. Multi-column layouts, tables, text boxes, headers and graphics defeat that extraction — the document looks good to a person and arrives at the recruiter as scrambled fragments. This builds a single-column layout that parses cleanly and still reads well.
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How to use Resume Builder
- Fill in your details, experience and skills.
- Reorder or remove sections as needed.
- Export the PDF and check it by copying the text back out.
Why single column
An ATS reads a PDF by extracting its text stream, which follows the order content was written to the file rather than the order it appears on the page.
In a two-column layout that order interleaves: a line from the left column, then a line from the right, then back. A job title lands next to an unrelated skill and the parser assigns both to the wrong field. The CV that looked most designed arrives least readable.
Single column, standard headings, no tables, no text boxes, no content in the header or footer. That is close to the whole rule, and it is why almost every recruiter-facing template looks similar.
The check that takes ten seconds
Export the PDF, open it, select all, copy, and paste into a plain text editor.
What you see is approximately what the ATS sees. If the order is scrambled, if headings are missing, or if entire sections do not appear, the system will not read it either.
This single test catches more problems than any "ATS score" service, and it costs nothing. If your name appears in the header of the document and does not appear in the paste, the parser will not find it either.
What to put in, and what to leave out
| Include | Leave out |
|---|---|
| Phone, email, city, LinkedIn | Full postal address |
| Job title, company, dates | Photo — illegal to consider in the US and UK |
| Achievements with numbers | Date of birth, marital status |
| Relevant skills | "References available on request" |
| Education, most recent first | An objective statement |
The photo is worth being firm about. In the US and UK, including one creates a discrimination-exposure problem for the employer, and some organisations discard CVs with photos for exactly that reason. In much of continental Europe the convention is the opposite — check the norm for the country you are applying in.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS and does it really reject CVs?
An applicant tracking system stores and searches applications. It rarely auto-rejects, but it does parse your CV into fields — and if parsing fails, a recruiter searching for your skills will not find you. The failure is invisible rather than dramatic.
Why does a two-column CV cause problems?
Text is extracted in the order it was written to the file, not the order it appears. Two columns interleave, so a job title lands next to an unrelated skill. The most designed CV often parses worst.
How can I test my CV myself?
Open the PDF, select all, copy, paste into a plain text editor. That is roughly what the system sees. Scrambled order or missing sections there means the same in the ATS.
Should I include a photo?
Not in the US, UK, Canada or Australia — it creates discrimination exposure for the employer and some discard CVs with photos. In much of continental Europe the convention is the opposite, so check the country.
Is my CV data uploaded?
No. Everything stays in your browser and the PDF is generated on your device. A CV is a dense package of personal data, which is a poor thing to hand to a free web service.