Build around your experience
Add repeatable work and education entries, projects, certifications, and relevant extras. Reorder sections and leave empty sections out of the final document.
How to make a resume → A LITTLE CLARITY. A BIG NEXT STEP.
Build a resume for your next chapter.
Bring your experience to life. Build a resume that’s easy to read, for people and hiring software.
Draft stays on this device
A RESUME THAT MAKES SENSE
A free resume maker, with a clearer way to check your work.
Create a professional job resume with relevant experience, education, skills, and projects. Then inspect the exported text and common formatting issues before you apply.
Choose a simple template
Classic, Modern, and Editorial layouts keep the resume in one main reading column. Customize the type, accent, spacing, and paper size without adding a watermark.
Explore resume templates →Check an existing resume
Upload PDF, DOCX, or TXT locally to inspect extracted text, review common issues, and get suggested fixes. Compare with a job description when it is useful.
Try the ATS resume checker →What should a job resume include?
Start with your name, contact details, and professional direction. Add relevant roles with employers, dates, and achievement bullets; include education and demonstrable skills. Projects, certifications, volunteering, awards, publications, and languages can support the application when relevant.
New to the job market? Education, internships, and practical projects can provide useful evidence. The fresher resume guide explains how to put that work in a clear order.
ATS-friendly means easier to read.
It does not mean guaranteed selection. Hiring software and employer criteria vary. Use clear headings, ordinary text, accurate details, and truthful tailoring. Follow the employer’s file instructions and review any automatically filled application fields.
Understand the checks →A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Resume maker & ATS checker questions.
Is CareerLift free to use?
Yes. Build a resume, use the available templates, check an existing file, and download PDF, DOCX, or TXT without a subscription or watermark. You do not need an account.
Can I check a resume I already have?
Yes. The existing-resume checker reads PDF, DOCX, and TXT files up to 10 MB. It shows extracted text, flags common issues, and suggests improvements. Scanned PDFs may need OCR before their content can be assessed.
Will an ATS-friendly resume guarantee that I pass screening?
No. Clear formatting can make a resume easier to parse, but employers use different systems, requirements, and review processes. CareerLift provides local checks and literal keyword comparison, not an employer ATS score or hiring prediction.
Should I submit PDF or Word?
Follow the job application instructions. CareerLift provides a real editable DOCX and a selectable-text PDF through your browser’s print dialog. Review page breaks and any fields the employer’s portal fills automatically.
Where is my resume saved?
Builder drafts are saved in this browser on this device when storage is available. Existing uploaded resumes remain in the tab’s memory and are not sent to a server for checking. Download a private backup if you want to keep or move your draft.
Learn about local resume processing, saved drafts, and privacy.