How to Write a Resume in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
A practical 7-step walkthrough from blank page to polished PDF, with a concrete example for every step.
Read the guide→Resume vs CV: What's the Difference?
When employers want a resume, when they want a CV, and how the two documents actually differ.
Read the guide→ATS Resume Guide: How to Pass Applicant Tracking Systems
How applicant tracking systems read your resume — and how to format it so you get through.
Read the guide→Resume Format 2026: Best Practices & Examples
Layout, sections, length, fonts, and file type: the current best practices, with a checklist.
Read the guide→Free tools for every guide
Every step in these guides can be done with HeyCV — without creating an account. Your resume is stored on your device by default; AI features and cloud sync are opt-in.
Free Resume Builder
Write, edit, and export your resume as a free PDF — no signup, no watermarks, local-first.
AI Grammar Checker
Check your resume with a resume-specific AI grammar checker. Try the free preview, with the full checker included on Pro.
AI Resume Optimizer
Tailor your resume to any job description with Opti's keyword and phrasing suggestions.
ATS Resume Templates
Free single-column templates organized by industry and built for modern parsing software.