How Resume Simple Works

Start with a blank resume and build it at your own pace. You don't need to sign up.

1. Add your details

Enter your name, contact information, professional summary, experience, education, and other relevant details. Add or remove entries as needed, and rearrange sections to suit your story.

2. Pick a template

Explore ten different layouts. Executive Classic is the default, but you can switch templates while editing and see your changes in the preview.

3. Preview and download

Review your formatting, then choose Download PDF to produce a document for job applications. Always check the resulting PDF before sending it, particularly for long resumes or when printing from a different browser.

4. Save for later

Select Save for Later to download an editable .resume file. This is different from your PDF: a PDF is for sharing, while the .resume file is for reopening and editing in Resume Simple.

5. Come back whenever you need

On the same browser, your progress may still be available automatically. On another device, select Open Saved Resume and choose your saved .resume file. Loading it replaces the current editor contents.

Using a shared computer? Save an editable backup first if you need one, then use Clear All to erase the current resume from the browser's Resume Simple storage.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free? Yes. Resume building and PDF download are free.

Do I need an account? No.

Can I upload a PDF to edit it? Not currently. Use a .resume file for reliable editing.

Will my resume follow me to another computer? Not automatically. Download a .resume backup and open it on the other computer.

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