AI Resume Builder
Create a professional, ATS-friendly resume in minutes. AI helps you write compelling bullet points and structure your experience.
Your resume is your first impression
Most resumes fail because they list responsibilities, not achievements. They use generic phrases like "responsible for" instead of demonstrating impact. And they're formatted in ways that confuse ATS systems.
ApplyWave's AI Resume Builder guides you through creating a resume that highlights your achievements, uses strong action verbs, and passes ATS screening. Just enter your experience, and AI helps you write it like a professional resume writer.
AI Writes Like a Resume Expert
- "Grew Instagram following from 5K to 25K in 6 months through data-driven content strategy"
- "Increased social media engagement by 150% through A/B testing of post timing and formats"
- "Generated 200+ qualified leads monthly through targeted social media campaigns"
AI generates multiple options. Pick the one closest to your actual achievements and customize it.
Everything You Need to Build a Great Resume
AI Writing Assistant
Describe your experience in plain language. AI transforms it into professional, achievement-focused bullet points.
ATS-Optimized Templates
Every template is designed to pass ATS screening while looking professional to human recruiters.
Real-Time Preview
See your resume update live as you type. Switch templates instantly to find your perfect look.
Export Anywhere
Download as PDF or DOCX. Share via link for online applications. Print-ready formatting.
Section Guidance
Prompts and examples for every section: summary, experience, skills, education. Never stare at a blank page.
Multiple Versions
Create different versions for different roles. Switch between them easily when tailoring.
Build Your Resume in 4 Steps
Choose a template
Pick from professional, ATS-friendly templates. Each is designed for different industries and experience levels.
Enter your information
Fill in your experience, education, and skills. AI suggests improvements as you type.
Enhance with AI
Click any bullet point to get AI suggestions. Transform basic descriptions into compelling achievements.
Download and use
Export your finished resume. It's ready to tailor for specific jobs using our tailoring feature.
Professional Templates
Professional
Clean, traditional layout. Perfect for corporate roles.
Modern
Contemporary design with subtle color accents.
Minimal
Maximum content, minimal decoration. Great for ATS.
100% ATS Compatible
Built for ATS from the ground up
Many beautiful resume templates fail ATS screening because they use tables, columns, or graphics that confuse parsing algorithms. Our templates are specifically designed to be both visually appealing AND machine-readable.
- Single-column layout for clean parsing
- Standard section headers (Experience, Education, Skills)
- Clean fonts that ATS systems recognize
- No tables, columns, or hidden text
- Proper heading hierarchy
- Export to PDF or DOCX
Why Use AI to Build Your Resume
- Overcome writer's block — AI suggests how to phrase your achievements
- Learn best practices — see how professionals write resume bullets
- Save hours — what takes a day manually takes 30 minutes with AI
- Reduce mistakes — AI catches common errors and weak phrases
- Stay current — AI knows the latest resume trends and expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the resume builder really free?
Yes. You can create and download one resume completely free. Pro accounts unlock unlimited resumes, all templates, and advanced AI features.
Will my resume pass ATS screening?
Yes. All our templates are specifically designed to be ATS-friendly. We avoid tables, columns, and graphics that confuse parsing systems.
Can I import my existing resume?
Yes. Upload your current resume (PDF, DOCX, or TXT) and we'll extract the content into our editor. You can then enhance it with AI suggestions.
How does the AI writing assistant work?
When you enter a job description like "managed team projects," AI generates 3-5 alternative versions using action verbs and quantified achievements. You pick the one closest to your experience.
Can I customize the templates?
Templates have fixed layouts for ATS compatibility, but you can adjust colors, fonts, and section order. Pro accounts get access to more customization options.
What file formats can I export?
PDF (recommended for most applications) and DOCX (for systems that specifically request Word format). Both are formatted identically.
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