Our Top 10 Picks of Free Resume Resources for You!
We kicked off the year already with some notes on resume writing. We would like to take it even further this month by giving you some top FREE resources. Apart from getting a good rest, take some time off to update or redo your CV altogether this Labor Day.
Writing your CV should not be that hard in this 21st century. That’s why it’s utterly disappointing to a recruiter when they receive a badly written one. Your CV gets you a foot in the door. Your interview gets you the job. You can’t afford to mess it up.
Did you know you can even use free resume builders online and just download your formatted CV or just download a template and edit it? But first, be sure to check our previous article on what you should consider when writing your CV.
One of the biggest recruiting trends in the past 5 years has been 1 page CVs. In a world where recruiters spend at least 15 seconds on your resume, catching someone’s attention is paramount. And a one-page CV does this so well. Worried that it may be hard to demonstrate all your prowess on 1 page? Relax. The CV, just like the cover letter, is meant to pique someone’s interest and then invite you for the interview. It’s like a Tinder Profile. Short but enough to let you decide if you want to take it to the next level. And for this, we have the best tool. Canva!
Canva
We love Canva for all it has to offer design-wise. Canva is an online platform for people who are looking for design inspiration & software. Canva has over 100 FREE Resume Template Designs for you to choose from. You can do 1 page or even more. It’s easy to use and will give your CV a fresh look other than the boring white page. Remember though, the most critical thing in your CV is your information, not the glitter. So we advise going for a subtle design with a lot of white and some shades of color to just spice it up. Sign up for free, select a resume template, edit it, and download it for free as PDF. You can convert it online to Word format.
Behance
For those looking for an extra eye for design, Behance can be a good choice. Behance is a platform for designers who share their work. You can get inspiration for your CV design or even stumble upon free goodies. Do check it out.
CV Template Master
Just like the title states, this site has tonnes of free downloadable resume templates that you can easily download without any need for registration. We love it because it has over 228 free resume templates that have been customised to specific professions from lawyer, accountant, engineer, intern, manager, etc, that will make your resume editing even easier. To top it off the free resume templates already take into consideration all the points we mentioned are required for a good resume eg design, ATS friendliness, and content.
NovoResume
This is one of the candidate-friendly resources for all things CVs and cover letters. This site will give you access to professionally done resume templates that you can easily edit or download. It’s as easy as ABC.
Template.Net
This platform gives you access to well-done CV templates. The classy ones come at a fee but they also have many free downloadable ones. Let us know what you think if you try it out.
Hloom
Hloom is a good tool for those who would like to tone down their CVs and keep it simple. Loaded with free templates of CVs and even cover letters, this tool will be a good addition to your job application.
FreeResumes.Com
Yap. All the freebies for your CV writing. We love it too because it comes with additional advice and blogs on all your CV questions such as this. This is a definite winner!
Parameter.io
Another great tool for candidates who want that extra touch of color on their CVlayouts. It’s a fact that recruiters are humans and sometimes your layout can appeal to someone’s senses immediately. You do however have just 3 seconds to capture someone’s attention.
Myperfectresume.com
If you are just looking for a resume builder where you can input your information and have it shown in different formats which you can then select the one that meets your taste, then this site is a must look.
ResumeGenius
A site with all you’ll ever need for CVs and cover letters and one of my favorites. It doesn’t get any better than this. ResumeGenius has plenty of templates, tips & resources, and freebies. You simply upload your current CV or start a new one, edit section by section, get recommended skills based on your title, choose from simple modern design templates, and download!
JobHero
Saving the best for last, if you’re looking to revamp your resume and cover letter, this site has over 150 resume templates & cover letters for each job category. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
*Last-minute add-Grammarly & Microsoft Office, ChatGPT & LinkedIn
This is for those of us who submit resumes with grammar mistakes and spelling errors. That will be the first turn-off on your resume. Install the Grammarly add-on today for free on your browser, and get your personalized text assistant for not just your CV but for your documents, emails, and even online posts like this one! Remember, it’s the small things that count.
Did you know that you can also write a new CV from templates Microsoft Office Word already provides for free in your Office product without going online? Just go to your Microsoft Word, Click New →From Template →Resume and select a template to get started.
For extra help, check out resume review tools like https://resumeworded.com/score online that can give you a quick check on your CV including ATS friendliness, choice of words or length. Or Google search any of the up & coming AI & Chat GPT Resume builders and scanners like ResumeAI or RusumA.I to generate a cv in minutes!
*LinkedIn has also currently introduced a free resume builder! Simply visit your Linkedin account and click on Jobs →More →Resume Builder. Confirm your Linkedin profile information is accurate and click on Download as Pdf.
I know we promised 10. But hey, it’s Labor Day and we love you! Do you have any other go-to resources you’d love to share with others? Feel free to drop them in the comments below.
Still looking for more? Check out our part 3 here https://medium.com/jobonics/what-every-candidate-should-consider-when-writing-their-cv-part-2-6a397855fae7
