What makes Enhancv the perfect tool to prepare your job application?

Enhancv helps you create a resume to be proud of. It's modern and people remember it. The tool guides you every step of the process, so you can highlight your achievements, attitude, and personality. It's easy. And actually fun! Enhancv has helped users stand out even in companies such as Spotify, Tesla, Google, and many others. By using Enhancv, you can take advantage of:

• Drag-and-drop Resume Builder with professional resume templates for every career situation.
• Intuitive CV Builder with modern CV templates for international jobs and academic applications.
• Cover Letter Builder, with matching cover letter templates and hundreds of cover letter examples for inspiration.
• Resume and CV examples written by experienced professionals in their field, with real resumes of people who got hired.
• Choosing how to get started - you can upload an old resume, your LinkedIn profile, or with a blank page.
• Built-in content improvements according to your job title and experience, as well as proofing suggestions.
• Resume Tailoring feature that helps you customize your resume to the job application.
• A free Resume Checker that evaluates your resume for ATS-friendliness, and gives you actionable suggestions.
• Downloading your resume in PDF or TXT formats, or saving them in US letter format or A4 format.
• Cloud storage with 30 documents to edit, duplicate or update .

How to use Enhancv Resume Creator?

To create a resume with Enhancv, follow the simple steps below:

• Upload your old resume or select your job title to pick the most appropriate resume template.
• At this stage, you can begin editing your resume or sign up to save your work.
• Fill in your basic contact information details, as well as your resume title headline.
• Drag and drop your resume sections according to the best resume format for your situation. The best one to go with is the reverse-chronological resume format, but if you’re changing careers or just entering the job market, you can choose between the hybrid resume or the functional resume.
• Write a memorable resume summary, or a resume objective, if you’re making a resume for a first job.
• Describe your resume work experience, from the newest to the oldest job.
• Don’t forget to include your education on your resume, with details such as GPA, Coursework, MBA, or Major and Minor, in case you’re writing an entry-level resume.
• Enhancv will encourage you to think beyond the obvious resume layout. Add additional information, such as proudest accomplishments, internships, awards, volunteer work, hobbies and interests, certifications, computer skills, soft skills, language skills, or publications.

Why do I have to make a different resume for every job application?

Hiring managers receive hundreds of resumes per day. To filter the irrelevant ones, many use application tracking software that examines resumes for specific keywords included in the job description. But even without software, a trained HR can easily distinguish between a generic and tailored resume.

That’s why, when you tailor your resume, you highlight skills and experiences that directly address the company’s needs. All companies are different, and in order to get the interview, you’ll need a different resume with every application.

Enhancv makes it easy to duplicate your resume. Try our Resume Tailoring feature, which helps you find out which keywords from the job description you haven’t mentioned yet.

Should I use a resume template in 2023?

Resume templates provide a starting point for your resume. In that sense, it’s okay to start with one, provided you’ll tailor it to the job application. With Enhancv, you can either build your own template or start from one of our pre-made ones. You will find creative, traditional, simple and modern resume templates on our website. They are available in an infinite number of colors, and you can customize their fonts, margins, layout, section headings, and so on. Our resume templates are crafted with extreme precision by a team of professional designers, according to the latest industry trends and what recruiters are looking for.

For more information, check out how your resume can stand out, according to real-life resume samples.

Should my resume be in PDF or Word format?

With Enhancv, you can create a PDF resume, which is the most common and preferred format by nowadays recruiters. It will ensure that all your content and the resume design are intact. You’re also able to download a text copy of your resume, so you can edit the content or import it into another editor of your choice.

For more information, read Resume in PDF or Word (And Why).

Should I send a cover letter with my resume?

Despite what your friends and colleagues may have told you, cover letters are still necessary. Thanks to it, you can further expand your skills, achievements, and work experience you hinted in your resume. Cover letters complete your resume and show you’re extra motivated to get the job. We get that cover letters are tough to write, this is why we have put together an extensive guide on how to write a cover letter. Then, head to our hundreds of free cover letter examples from real applications who got hired, or simply start making one using our cover letter builder.