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CV Builder provides an intuitive interface for creating a professional resume. This guide walks you through the entire process from start to finish.

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Getting Started

Once you’re logged in, you’ll see the CV Builder dashboard with:
  • Section Sidebar on the left with all resume sections
  • Editor Panel in the center for entering your information
  • Live Preview on the right showing your formatted resume

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Resume Creation Workflow

1

Start with Personal Details

The Personal Details section is always first. Fill in your basic information:
  • Full Name (required)
  • Job Title (required)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location/Address
  • Professional summary
  • Social links (LinkedIn, GitHub, Portfolio)
  • Profile photo (optional)
Your full name and job title appear prominently at the top of your resume, so make sure they’re accurate and professional.
2

Add Work Experience

Click on the “Experience” section in the sidebar:
  • Click “Add Experience” to create a new entry
  • Fill in company name, role, dates, and description
  • Mark “Currently working here” if it’s your current job
  • Add multiple positions using the ”+” button
  • Reorder entries by dragging them
Use action verbs and quantify your achievements. Example: “Increased sales by 30%” instead of “Responsible for sales.”
3

Add Education

Navigate to the “Education” section:
  • Add your degree, school name, and dates
  • Include relevant coursework or honors in the description
  • Add multiple degrees if applicable
  • Most recent education should be listed first
4

Add Skills

The “Skills” section showcases your technical and professional abilities:
  • Add individual skills with names and descriptions
  • Categorize as “Technical” or “Professional”
  • Example: “Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript”
Group related skills together. Instead of listing “Python”, “Java”, “C++” separately, use one skill: “Languages: Python, Java, C++”
5

Add Projects (Optional)

Showcase your personal or professional projects:
  • Project title and date
  • Technology stack used
  • Brief description of the project and your role
  • Link to GitHub or live demo if available
6

Add Additional Sections

Enhance your resume with optional sections:Achievements:
  • Awards, certifications, publications
  • Title, organization, and date
Languages:
  • Language name and proficiency level
  • Example: “English - Native”, “Spanish - Fluent”
References:
  • Add reference information or use “Available upon request”
7

Choose a Template

Select a professional template that matches your industry:
  • Default - Clean, traditional design
  • Rhyhorn - Modern, minimalist style
  • Nexus - Creative, contemporary layout
Click the template selector to preview and switch between designs.
8

Preview and Refine

Use the live preview to see your resume in real-time:
  • Check formatting and spacing
  • Verify all information is correct
  • Ensure content fits on appropriate pages
  • Adjust section order if needed
9

Download or Save

Once you’re satisfied:
  • Click “Download PDF” to export your resume
  • Your work is automatically saved to the cloud
  • Create a version snapshot for safekeeping

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Understanding the CV Data Structure

Your resume is stored using the CVData interface: 
interface CVData {
  personalInfo: PersonalInfo;
  experience: Experience[];
  education: Education[];
  projects: Project[];
  achievements: Achievement[];
  languages: Language[];
  skills: Skill[];
  sectionOrder: SectionId[];
  references: string;
  hiddenSections: SectionId[];
  template?: TemplateId;
}

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Section Types

Each section has a specific data structure: Experience: 
interface Experience {
  id: string;
  company: string;
  role: string;
  startDate: string;
  endDate: string;
  current: boolean;
  description: string;
}
Education: 
interface Education {
  id: string;
  school: string;
  degree: string;
  startDate: string;
  endDate: string;
  description: string;
}
Project: 
interface Project {
  id: string;
  title: string;
  date: string;
  techStack: string; // e.g., "React, TypeScript, Node.js"
  description: string;
}
Skill: 
interface Skill {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  description?: string;
  category?: 'technical' | 'professional';
}

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Tips for a Great Resume

Content Best Practices:
  • Keep it concise (1-2 pages for most professionals)
  • Use bullet points for easy scanning
  • Quantify achievements with numbers and percentages
  • Tailor your resume for each job application
  • Proofread carefully for spelling and grammar
  • Use consistent formatting throughout
  • Start bullet points with action verbs
  • Focus on recent and relevant experience

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Section Progress Tracking

The sidebar shows your completion progress:
  • Green indicator - Section has content
  • Gray indicator - Section is empty
  • Progress bar - Overall completion percentage
Fill in all relevant sections to reach 100% completion.

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Auto-Save

Your work is automatically saved:
  • Changes are saved as you type (when signed in)
  • Local draft is maintained in your browser
  • No need to manually click “Save”
  • Version history tracks major milestones

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Creating Multiple Resumes

You can maintain different versions of your resume:
  • Use version history to save snapshots
  • Tailor each version for specific industries
  • Tag versions by job type or company
  • Restore previous versions anytime
See Managing Versions for details.

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Common Issues

Content not showing in preview?
  • Refresh the preview panel
  • Check that the section isn’t hidden
  • Verify form fields are filled correctly
Can’t add more entries?
  • Scroll down in the form panel
  • Click “Add [Section]” button to create new entries
Preview looks different than PDF?
  • PDF rendering may vary slightly
  • Download a test PDF to verify final output
  • Adjust content if spacing issues occur
While guest mode lets you create a resume, your data isn’t saved to the cloud. Create an account to ensure your work is preserved.

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve created your resume:

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