Resume & CV Builder

• Fully client-side. All text you enter is held in your browser. The PDF is generated by the browser's own print engine, so no data is transmitted anywhere.
• Drafts are opt-in. On first visit you are asked whether the tool may save your draft in this browser. If you decline, nothing is stored. If you accept, the draft is saved to your browser's local storage and is only readable on this device.
• Clear drafts anytime. Use the Clear button to remove everything, including the saved draft. Browser settings also let you delete site data at any time.
• No tracking. The tool does not record which fields you fill or how many times you export. There is no analytics on resume content.
• Print dialog handles the PDF. The exported PDF is produced by your browser's print-to-PDF feature. Choose "Save as PDF" as the destination and adjust the paper size if needed.
• Shared computers. If you are on a shared device, decline the draft save and clear the editor when you are finished.

A practical guide to writing a strong resume

A resume has one job: to convince a stranger that you are worth talking to. That stranger is often a recruiter who spends a few seconds on the first pass, and sometimes an automated system that scans for keywords before a human ever sees it. A good resume is therefore short, specific, and easy to scan — and the format matters as much as the content.

What recruiters look for first

Studies of eye-tracking show that recruiters tend to scan a resume in a specific order: name and current title, then the most recent job, then any standout achievements, then education and skills. That is why the "Experience first" layout is the most common. If you are a recent graduate or switching careers, putting Education or Skills first can be a better choice — and this tool lets you reorder sections so the most relevant one comes first.

Writing the summary

The professional summary at the top is your first real chance to make an impression. Two or three sentences are enough. A good pattern is: what you do, what you are best at, and what you are looking for. Avoid adjectives like "passionate" and "dynamic" that do not carry information. Replace them with specific facts.

Describing experience

Each role should have a title, company, dates, and two to four bullet points that describe what you did and, more importantly, what happened as a result. Action verbs help — "led", "shipped", "reduced", "grew". Numbers help more. "Reduced page load time by 40%" is a stronger sentence than "improved performance". If you cannot attach a number, describe the scope: the size of the team, the number of users, the complexity of the system.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Too long. Unless you have 15+ years of experience, keep the resume to one page. Recruiters rarely read beyond page one.
• Too generic. Tailor the summary and the experience bullets to each role. A generic resume reads as low-effort.
• Typographical errors. Read it out loud, or ask a friend to review it. Small errors cost interviews.
• Unverifiable claims. If you say you led a team, be ready to describe the team, the timeline, and the outcome.

About this tool

This resume builder is part of the TempScript free online tools collection. It runs entirely in your browser, requires no account, and never sends your data anywhere.