CV & resume builder
Build your CV.
Or resume.
You bring the experience. Build a UK CV or US resume with a clear layout, a matching cover letter and a place to keep your next steps.
Your first impression. Well presented.
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Fictional example · English layouts UK & US formats PDF downloads Saved in this browser Your words. Your facts.
How it works
Your story.
One step at a time.
Start with what you bring.
Your experience, education and skills belong together. Add the details that matter for your next role.
Make each detail count.
Show what you did in plain, specific words. A project, a volunteer role or a first job can all help tell your story.
Writing helpExample
Your wordsYour words
I helped customers with questions in person and by email.
I helped customers with questions in person and by email.
Make it yours. Take it with you.
Choose a layout, review your words and download your PDF. Use A4 for the UK or Letter for the US.
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Fictional example · Alex Morgan
Your details begin the structure.
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Compare three of our six layouts.
The same fictional student CV, exported as a complete PDF in each layout. All six layouts are available in the editor.
Fictional names and experience. Choosing an example opens the start options; your current draft is replaced only after you confirm.
Your experience can start here
Three ways to build your first CV.
Read a complete fictional example, then replace it with your own facts. A class project or volunteer role can give you something specific to describe.
Starting after school
School projects and community volunteering.
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Maya Patel
Customer service applicant
Bristol, UK · maya.patel@example.com
+44 7700 900142
Profile
Recent school leaver with experience welcoming visitors and organising materials as a library volunteer. Confident answering everyday questions, keeping records accurate and working with a small team.
Education
GCSEs, including English and Maths
Example Secondary School · 2021-09 – 2026-06
Helped plan a school stationery collection and presented the group’s results to classmates.
Experience
Library Volunteer
Example Community Library · 2025-06 – 2026-05
- Welcomed visitors and helped them find books and events.
- Sorted returned materials and updated shelf labels.
- Helped staff prepare weekly children’s reading sessions.
Skills
Customer assistance · Record keeping · Google Docs · Event setup
Projects and volunteering
Helped organise a school stationery collection by sorting donations and preparing collection tables.
Student
Coursework and a part-time job.
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Jordan Lewis
Business student and retail assistant
Bristol, UK · jordan.lewis@example.com
+44 7700 900167
Profile
Business student with part-time retail experience and coursework in accounting and communication. Helps customers find products, handles transactions and keeps stock organised.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Business (in progress)
Example College · 2025-09 – 2027-06
Coursework in business communication, finance and spreadsheet analysis.
Experience
Retail Assistant
Example Retail · 2025-08 – Present
- Help customers compare products and answer routine questions.
- Handle purchases and returns at the till.
- Restock shelves and check prices against store labels.
Skills
Till operation · Customer service · Microsoft Excel · Stock checks
Projects and volunteering
Helped set up student club events and recorded attendance for the organising team.
No paid work experience
Community work and practical projects.
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Taylor Brooks
Office assistant applicant
Bristol, UK · taylor.brooks@example.com
+44 7700 900188
Profile
Organised volunteer with experience preparing food parcel orders and tracking supplies. Developed practical skills in scheduling, written communication and spreadsheets through community work and personal projects.
Education
GCSEs, including English and Maths
Example Secondary School · 2018-09 – 2023-06
Completed coursework in English, maths and computer studies.
Skills
Google Sheets · Supply tracking · Written communication · Scheduling
Projects and volunteering
Food Bank Volunteer, Example Community Food Bank, Bristol (2024–2026). Prepared food parcels, counted donated items and updated the weekly supply list. Created a personal spreadsheet to plan monthly household expenses.
Before
“Good with people.”
After
“Welcomed library visitors, helped them find books and prepared materials for weekly reading sessions.”
The second version names the task, the setting and the contribution. This is a fictional example: only use a claim when it describes something you actually did.
The application belongs together
A clear CV.
A personal letter.
Let your letter explain why this role fits. Connect the job to what you have done, with a layout that matches your CV.
- Shared name and contact details
- Your own examples and wording
- A separate PDF for your letter
Fictional examples · Created with the application tools
One place for your next stepsKeep your search moving
Applications sent.
Next steps in view.
Record an application, a conversation or a follow-up. Keep dates and notes together, then export your personal activity record.
Explore the job application trackerGuidance for your next application
Good preparation.
A clearer next step.
First US cover letter
Cover Letter With No Experience: First Job Example
Read a complete fictional cover letter for a first job, see what each paragraph does, and adapt real school or volunteer experience to your own application.
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First US resume
First Resume With No Experience: A Complete Example
See a full fictional first resume, turn school projects and volunteer work into truthful bullets, and use a one-page checklist before you apply.
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UK job search
Universal Credit Job Search Log Template: A Filled-In Example
See a fictional week of completed job-search activity, copy journal wording that fits your own facts, and use a blank printable log alongside your claimant commitment.
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Your first British CV
How do you write your first CV with no work experience?
Write a first British CV using real education, projects and skills. Follow a clear structure, with fictional examples to help you find your own words.
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Job search records
Job Application Proof Without a Confirmation Email
Check where you applied, find any submission record, and write an honest application note when no confirmation email arrives.
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Texas work search
Texas Work Search Log: Free Template & Example Week
Download a free fillable Texas work-search log and a completed fictional week. See what to record for online applications, including no reply.
Read the guideUS student resumes
High School Student Resume: Complete Example
Use a complete fictional high school resume for a part-time library role, then choose your own school, project, service and activity evidence.
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College Student Resume: Project Example
Read a complete fictional college student resume built around coursework and a class project, with practical notes for choosing relevant evidence.
Read the guideUK CV writing
CV Personal Statement: Three Examples
Compare three fictional UK CV profiles for a graduate, a career changer and an experienced applicant, with notes on what each sentence earns its place.
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Employment Gap on a CV: Honest Examples
See truthful UK CV timeline examples for caring, health and redundancy gaps, with practical guidance on privacy and matching application dates.
Read the guideApplication follow-up
Job Application Follow-Up Email Examples
Use two complete fictional emails to follow up on an application or a missed update. Find the right contact, choose a sensible moment and keep a clear record.
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Interview Thank-You Email: Complete Examples
Read complete fictional interview thank-you emails, choose a detail from the conversation and see when to ask about status in a separate message.
Read the guideFlorida work search
Florida Work Search Log: Record Example
See a fictional Florida work-search contact with the details FloridaCommerce asks for. Check your own Reconnect instructions and keep a separate personal record.
Read the guideNew York work search
New York Work Search Record: WS5 Example
Compare New York's JobZone and written record options, then use a fictional WS5-style contact to see which facts to record each week.
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