{"id":31302,"date":"2018-03-22T19:51:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T02:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=31302"},"modified":"2020-09-11T11:55:31","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T18:55:31","slug":"top-10-free-resume-builder-software-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/top-10-free-resume-builder-software-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Free Resume Builder Software of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/resumes1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; 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text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;52&#8243; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]Top 10 Free Resume Builder Software Platforms of 2018<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; 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background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/author\/lesleyh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LESLEY HAUGHT <\/a><\/span><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||on||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||60px|&#8221;]The economy has been getting tougher and tougher for those seeking a job, which is why job seekers must look for every opportunity to make their applications stand out. Resume building apps help you avail the latest and the best in terms of contemporary resume making. The 10 resume builders covered in this guide go a long way in helping you with professional, neat, visually impressive, and highly relevant resumes.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;720px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]Very few of us have ever had the privilege of handing in our resume confidently along with a new job application. There is always that fear in the back of our minds: was it safe to include my 5<sup>th<\/sup>-grade karate certificate as an achievement? Did I enter all my grades and marks incorrectly? Should I have triple- checked the resume before submitting it? It is high time we let go of these irrational fears and handle things like professionals do.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you pay attention, your resume will look no different as compared to those of the thousands of other candidates that apply for the same job. Which is why your resume needs to shout out the fact that you bring something new to the table.The key thing about writing a resume is that there needs to be a certain tone of writing, not everything needs to be included, and an order needs to be maintained when listing events and things.<\/p>\n<h4>Resume Building \u2013 The Tech-Assisted Method<\/h4>\n<p>Resume building tools allow us to do away with the nerve-wracking hassle of having to build one on our own. These tools arrange the three aspects of a resume- education, work experience, and other allied experiences and achievements- to establish a solid resume. Some of these even customize the resumes in accordance with the category of job that you wish to apply for.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not really had an opportunity of trying out a resume builder, you might wonder whether it is worth the trouble. Thing is, you can probably write your resume just by researching a bit. What happens, however, when the standard of resume writing changes (and they change quite frequently)? Moreover, sample resumes on the Internet have been written in a generic manner. In practice, however, your CV needs to be specific to the field of work that you are submitting it to. It requires expertise to figure this out in-depth and choose resume style, tone, and template in accordance.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here the 10 best free resume building software that you can avail immediately.<\/p>\n<h4>Resume Maker &#8211; Pro CV Design<\/h4>\n<p>This is a resume making tool that goes perfectly well with iOS. On downloading and installing it, your Apple device is immediately transformed into a makeshift resume designer. All you need to do is basically input all your details that it asks for and decide which template you would like the resume to be built on. Even more, this tool enables its users to mail or print out a copy of the resume within the app interface.<\/p>\n<h4>SlashCV<\/h4>\n<p>This tool has become quite a popular choice for those looking for free resume building software. With a relatively fuss-free and simple interface, it is the best choice for those without much experience in writing CVs. This tool helps you not any create, but also share your resume online via a number of platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The app requires you to sign up and create an account. It has garnered rave reviews for the supreme speed at which it gets the job done. Moreover, it also allows you to save the resume you created in the form of a PDF.<\/p>\n<h4>Resumonk<\/h4>\n<p>Chances are that you already have a great LinkedIn profile. However, that\u2019s not a replacement for a traditional resume. You can always download your LinkedIn profile in the form of a PDF, but it\u2019s not exactly fitting as a resume for an interview. Resumonk helps. Just visit the website, upload the PDF file of your LinkedIn profile, and you\u2019ll get a first-class resume. Once the conversion of the PDF is complete, you can choose from the templates on offer at Resumonk. The resume customization page is where you can implement all the fine tuning and tweaks necessary before you download your resume in DOCX or PDF format.<\/p>\n<h4>Visual Resume Builder Pro<\/h4>\n<p>If there were an award for the most well-loved resume building app, it would probably go to Visual Resume Builder Pro. This Android software has been praised considerably for its interactive and easy interface. However, the feature that truly draws people to this app, is that it educates the users on what an ideal resume should look like via samples, numerous templates to choose from, the option to personalize the resume, and others.<\/p>\n<p>As if it wasn\u2019t already good, this amazing software has become even more improved ever since its latest upgrade was released.<\/p>\n<h4>Resume Builder CV Template<\/h4>\n<p>This software is a surprise from the get-go because it grants you all the features that you would normally associate with paid premium software at zero cost. With a user-friendly interface and more than 30 templates to choose from, this is a tool that just keeps on giving.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more is that this builder keeps itself in the loop with all the latest CV writing conventions so that your resume is never outdated. Altering your details on this app is super easy as is preparing the resume and saving a soft copy or printing a hard copy.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; 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text_font=&#8221;PT Sans|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#888888&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;12&#8243; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20%|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]LESLEY HAUGHT<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;4&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1200px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;60px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;40px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Job CV Maker<\/h4>\n<p>Yet another boon for Android users, the Job CV Maker helps users get prepared for job opportunities with the most creative resume templates. It has built-in provisions for altering, adding and even removing the resume from the app as and when you so desire.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple templates help you decide which one you would like to base your CV on. The app is quick and requires very little effort on your part, a good news for first-time CV writers.<\/p>\n<h4>Resume.com Builder<\/h4>\n<p>Experts in tech have been going head over heels for this new resume building software. It is absolutely free for use and requires little to none of the usual hassles that most other apps and software come with such as downloads and registrations. The procedure allows the user to proceed one step at a time, which is quite helpful for those who have not really created a resume before.<\/p>\n<p>Resume.com Builder also has archives that include a range of different kinds of excellent resume samples made for different kinds of jobs, that you can browse freely.<\/p>\n<h4>Speedy Resume<\/h4>\n<p>This is the perfect <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beautifullife.info\/web-design\/15-best-free-website-builders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free tool<\/a> for you if you are on a mission to create multiple CVs quickly. It comes with all the provisions that a good resume building software should possess: a good number of templates, an efficient editor and spell checker, great graphics should you want to design your cover letter, among a number of other features.<\/p>\n<p>A very helpful aspect of Speedy Resume is that alongside helping you create a winning resume, it also provides helpful tips and tricks that can help you crack the job interview.<\/p>\n<h4>Pongo<\/h4>\n<p>Pongo is the millennial\u2019s choice when it comes to modern resume preparation software. It has got provisions for you to create an extremely creative and graphically enriched resume, along with professional, classic resumes, depending on the job profile. The software has been around for more than a decade and has only improved with time.<\/p>\n<p>This tool not only creates your resume but also helps you consult with a number of leading experts in different industries to help you get a customized resume ideal for the job you wish to apply to. It functions like a search engine so that it yields multiple optimum results for you.<\/p>\n<h4>Resume Companion<\/h4>\n<p>Last but not the least is a tool that guarantees nothing but perfection when it comes to supreme resume making. CVs can be saved either as a PDF or a Word document and 15 amazing resume templates that you can further customize to suit your preferences in the shortest span of time, courtesy of its proactive and advanced editor.<\/p>\n<p>It caters to young adults as well as students via handsome scholarship programs that encourage you to practice the art of writing your own CV. It lets users share the final resume online and publish it on the web as well.<\/p>\n<h4>Markers Of A Good Resume Builder<\/h4>\n<p>Spoilt for choice? Well, there are certain features, the presence of which indicate whether or not a particular resume building software is up to the mark or not, some of which are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A good variety of proper templates for you to choose from.<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to customize these templates.<\/li>\n<li>Adequate and quick methods of altering the resume as and when required.<\/li>\n<li>The choice of using the resume flexibly, i.e., to publish it online or to save it or share it.<\/li>\n<li>Accessible and responsive customer support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look for these features in any resume builder solution you try to experiment with.<\/p>\n<h4>Concluding remarks<\/h4>\n<p>The economy has been getting tougher and tougher for those seeking a job, which is why job seekers must look for every opportunity to make their applications stand out. Resume building apps help you avail the latest and the best in terms of contemporary resume making. 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