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The free CV builder for students and new graduates

You have done more than you think.

The hard part of a first CV was never the formatting. It's not knowing that the café job counts, that the coursework project counts, and that “organised events” is hiding something worth writing down.

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No account. Nothing leaves your browser.

Templates
6, each with a reason
Conventions
4 regions
Cost
Free

It asks, then it writes

Most builders hand you an empty box labelled “Experience”. This one asks how many customers you served, whether you trained anyone, and what you fixed — then turns your answers into bullets.

It knows where you're applying

A photo is expected in Germany and quietly disqualifying in the US. One page in Boston, two in London. The rules change with the country you pick, instead of leaving you to find out afterwards.

It coaches, it doesn't invent

Every suggestion is a rule applied to your own words — a weak opener, a missing number, a bullet running past two lines. Nothing gets made up on your behalf, because you're the one who has to defend it in the interview.

6 templates, each with a reason

Not a gallery to get lost in. Pick the one whose description sounds like the job you're applying for.

Ledger

You're applying to law, finance, government, or an academic programme — anywhere that reads conservatism as competence.

Skip it if: You're applying to a design studio, where this will read as risk-averse.

Meridian

You're applying to tech, marketing, consulting, or a startup, and you want something clean that never gets in the way of the words.

Skip it if: You're applying somewhere very traditional that expects a serif document.

Column

Your experience is still thin but your skills and projects aren't — the sidebar fills honestly instead of leaving white space that looks like a gap.

Skip it if: You already have two or more substantial roles to describe; they deserve the full page width.

Standard

You're applying through a big employer's online portal, or a graduate scheme. One column, ordinary headings, nothing a CV-scanning system can trip over.

Skip it if: You're handing it to a person directly, where one of the others will make a stronger first impression.

Continental

You're applying in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the Netherlands — a photo, and a complete chronology in a date column an employer can check for gaps at a glance.

Skip it if: You're applying in the US or UK, where the photo alone can get the CV discarded before it's read.

Quarto

You're a few lines over one page and don't want to delete something worth keeping. Narrower margins and tighter headings buy the space back out of the layout.

Skip it if: You already fit comfortably. Density you don't need just makes the page harder to read.

Questions students ask

Is this CV builder really free?

Yes. Building, editing, coaching and downloading your CV as a PDF are all free, with no account required and no watermark. An optional free account only adds syncing between devices.

Do I need to sign up to make a CV?

No. Your CV lives in your own browser and you can download it as a PDF without ever creating an account or giving an email address.

Which CV template should a student use?

Whichever matches the job you're applying for. Every template here states who it suits and when to skip it — for most first jobs or internships, a single-column layout like Standard is the safe choice, because screening software reads plain layouts best.

How long should a student CV be?

One page in the US; one or two pages in the UK, Germany and most of Europe. The builder shows a live page count and warns you before you drift past what your target region expects.

Should my CV have a photo?

It depends where you're applying. A photo is expected in Germany, accepted across much of Europe, and quietly disqualifying in the US and UK. Pick your country and the builder applies the local convention for you.

What happens to my data?

Your CV is stored in your browser and never sent anywhere unless you ask. Creating a PDF happens in your browser's print dialog. The optional AI tools say exactly what they send before they send it, and always wait for you to press the button.