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 or TXT — no signup, no watermarks, local-first.
AI Grammar Checker
Check your resume against 150+ resume-specific grammar and formatting rules, for free.
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.