How to Use Our Resume Builder for Free
You can create and download a free resume with quality content and easy-to-customize with LiveCareer’s resume builder. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to make a resume for free and explore all of our builder’s features.
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How to Use Our Free Resume Builder
Our award-winning builder boasts a wide range of features that help job seekers like you create a professional resume that’s primed to help you break into today’s workforce. Although you’ll need a paid subscription to access all of our builder’s features and templates, you can still take advantage of our Resume Builder to download a free professional resume.
Here’s what you get from our Resume Builder’s free plan:
- Expert content recommendations for all your resume sections
- Database of skills, achievements, and certifications tailored to your job
- Up to 5 AI-generated content for your resume summary or skills section
- Easy fill-in-the-blank resume-building process
- Unlimited resume downloads as TXT files
Ready to make your free resume? Let’s dive in.
Step 1: Select a resume template.
To start off your resume-making process, you’ll first tell the builder your years of experience so it can recommend different template styles. You can always browse the entire resume templates library to choose the design that best suits you. Just a heads-up: resumes are only available to download for free as .txt files.
Step 2: Make a resume from scratch or upload your latest resume.
You can build a resume from scratch or upload an existing one for automatic formatting. Uploading saves time by skipping the step where you fill in job details. You can import from Google Drive or Dropbox, or upload a DOC, DOCX, PDF, HTML, RTF, or TXT file from your computer.
If you’re starting from scratch, follow the builder’s guidance to enter your contact info and job details. It provides tailored suggestions based on your title and experience — perfect if your resume-writing skills are a little rusty.
PRO TIP
Need a refresher on what to include in your resume? Check out our in-depth guide on how to write a resume.
Step 3: Create your free LiveCareer account.
Once you’ve finished inputting all the content in your resume sections, you’ll need to create a free LiveCareer account with your email address. No worries, you won’t need to add any credit card or billing information to download your resume as a .txt file, it’s totally free.
Step 4: Go to your dashboard and download your text resume.
Go to your new account dashboard and click download to choose the file format for your free resume. With a paid subscription, you can download it as PDF, DOCX, or JPG, but the TXT file is completely free, and you get all that quality content you generated with our Resume Builder!
Explore All of LiveCareer’s Builder Features
There’s so much more you can do with our Resume Builder when you opt for the premium plan. From AI enhancements to customizable modern resume designs, check out all our builder has to offer.
Resume recommendations tailored to your job
Our builder suggests tailored skills and achievements based on your job title and experience. Easily copy them into your resume sections, then tweak the details to make them uniquely yours.
AI-generated content
In addition to our database of content recommendations, you can use AI enhancements to edit and improve the content on your skills and work experience sections. You also get up to five tries to generate a personalized resume summary using AI.
ATS-optimized resumes
We have an exclusive technology called SmartApply, which ensures your resume’s readability is on point and can bypass applicant tracking systems (ATS) without any red flags. You can learn more about how employers use this software in our guide on how to create an ATS-friendly resume.
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Unsure if your resume will pass the applicant tracking system? Upload your resume to our ATS Checker and review it for over 30 common resume mistakes that disqualify you as a candidate.
Professionally-designed templates
A premium LiveCareer subscription unlocks 12+ professional resume templates in modern, creative, and traditional styles. You’ll be able to customize with lots of colors and adjust the formatting to fit your content neatly on one page.
Exclusive Bold.pro networking profile
A bonus feature in our paid subscription plan is exclusive access to Bold.pro, our networking site, where we share your resume and profile with potential employers. You need eyes on your resume to land a job! Bold.pro will allow you to connect with employers, recruiters, and colleagues so you can move forward in your career.
Professional Resume Examples to Get Started
Ready to build a resume? Use these resume examples to see key info and achievements for your role.
- Registered Nurse
- Teacher
- Receptionist
- Medical Assistant
- Lawyer
- Software Engineer
Get a Free Custom Cover Letter
Create a truly impressive job application by submitting a cover letter along with your resume. Just like our Resume Builder, you can use our Cover Letter Generator to create a personalized letter of application and download it for free as a TXT file.
Step 1: Choose a template that suits your style.
Step 2: Start from scratch or build from your resume for a seamless match.
Step 3: Add your target job description for tailored content.
Step 4: Select your top 3 skills and strengths, then choose your writing style to generate a personalized letter.
Step 5: Download your cover letter as a free TXT file and apply with confidence!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make a resume for free?
You can make a resume for free using LiveCareer’s Resume Builder. Simply create an account with an email address, follow the builder’s prompts to fill in each section of your resume, and download it as a TXT file to get a free resume.
How to write a resume?
To write a resume that gets you called back for an interview, ensure your resume is unique to a specific job. Read through your target job’s description searching for keywords (skills and qualifications) to add to your resume to show employers you meet their requirements. Showcase quantifiable achievements that demonstrate your impact and you’ll impress any hiring manager.
What to put on a resume?
The sections you should put on a resume are:
- Contact information
- Resume summary or objective
- Work experience
- Skills
- Education
- Certifications (optional)
- Languages (optional)
- Volunteer work (optional)
What does a good resume look like?
A good resume is clear, concise, and tailored to the job. It highlights key skills, achievements, and experience using a clean layout and strong action verbs. It includes contact details, a professional summary, work history, skills, and education—formatted for readability and optimized for applicant tracking systems (ATS).
How to write a cover letter?
Start with a professional greeting and introduce yourself. Highlight your skills, experience, and enthusiasm for the role. Tailor it to the job description, showing how you meet the company’s needs. End with a strong closing statement and a call to action, keeping the letter concise and engaging.
