How to uS Resume Builder
- The builder opens in the US format: US Letter, one page, no photo, and no personal details or references.
- Replace the example content, leading each bullet with an action verb and a number. The career popup tailors examples to your role.
- Choose an ATS-friendly template such as Harvard or Compact and download the PDF.
What does this tool do?
US resumes are typically one page (two for 10+ years of experience) on US Letter paper. Employers avoid photos and personal data — age, date of birth, marital status, nationality — to prevent discrimination claims, and references are left off.
Recruiters skim for impact, so quantify results: revenue, percentages, time saved, team size. Many US employers use applicant tracking systems, so keep a single-column layout, standard headings and keywords from the job description. Your CV is saved in this browser only — nothing is uploaded, and there's no sign-up or watermark.
Why use it?
- Opens in the US format.
- One-page fitting with live page count.
- Job-ad keyword matcher.
- Free, private, no watermark.
Privacy
Everything you type is processed in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to our servers or stored by us. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Should a US resume be one page?
Yes for most people with under 10 years of experience. The builder's “Fit to 1 page” button tightens spacing and font size within readable limits.
Do I put a photo on a US resume?
No. US employers avoid photos to prevent discrimination claims, and some recruiters discard resumes that include one.
What makes a resume ATS-friendly?
Real text (not images), a single column, standard section headings, and the keywords from the job ad. Paste the ad into the Check tab to see which keywords you're missing.
Should I include an objective or a summary?
A short professional summary works better than an objective for experienced candidates. Students and career changers can use a brief objective that names the role they want.
Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.