Enhancv’s Resume Builder helps you get hired at top companies

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.

You don’t have to include all of the above - remember - your resume should ideally be one page long. Make sure to check out our article on what to include in your resume, so you’re aware of the current industry standards.

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.

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.

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).

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.