Guides
Guides to CVs, resumes and letters.
How to write a CV, a cover letter or a resignation letter, in plain English. Each guide has worked examples you can open in the builder.
How to write a CV
A CV has one job, to get you an interview. These steps work for a first job or a senior one, in India, the UK or the US.
Resume format for freshers
Your first CV has less to say about work, so your education, internships, projects and skills do the talking. Here is how to set it out.
How to write a cover letter
A cover letter says why you want this job and why you would be good at it, in a page or less. Here is a plan that works.
Resignation letter format
A resignation letter gives your employer formal notice that you are leaving. It should be short, clear and polite, whatever your reasons.
US resume format
A US resume is a short, focused summary of what you have achieved, written for a quick read. Here is what employers in the US expect.
UK CV format
A UK CV is a fuller account of your career than a US resume, opening with a few lines about who you are and what you want next.
Indian CV format
An Indian CV is more detailed than a US resume. It usually has a photo, personal details and your notice period, and closes with a Declaration.
Following up after an interview
A short note after an interview is polite, it reminds the employer who you are, and it costs you ten minutes.
How ATS systems read your CV
Many employers put every CV through an applicant tracking system before a person reads it. Here is what it does with yours, and how to make its job easy.