Build a complete, professional CV online
Create a well-structured curriculum vitae with sections for education, experience, publications, and skills - formatted for academic, research, and international applications.
Every section a strong CV needs
Education and credentials
List degrees, certifications, and coursework in a clear reverse-chronological order - the foundation recruiters and admissions committees scan first.
Full work and research history
A CV captures your complete professional record, not just the highlights. Document roles, responsibilities, and outcomes across your whole career.
Publications and presentations
Add dedicated sections for papers, talks, posters, and grants - essential for academic, scientific, and research applications.
International-ready formatting
Clean, consistent layouts that suit UK, EU, and global conventions, where a multi-page CV is expected rather than a one-page resume.
Skills, languages, and awards
Showcase technical skills, spoken languages, honors, and affiliations in structured sections that stay readable as your CV grows.
Polished PDF export
Download a clean, consistently formatted PDF that holds its structure across multiple pages - no broken spacing or misaligned columns.
How the CV builder works
Outline your sections
Start from a CV-ready structure with education, experience, publications, and skills already laid out, so you never face a blank page.
Fill in your history
Add your full academic and professional record. Reorder sections to match the conventions of your field or target country.
Refine the wording
Use built-in suggestions to tighten descriptions and keep phrasing consistent across every entry - without overstating anything.
Export and submit
Download a clean multi-page PDF ready for university portals, research positions, or international job applications.
CV or resume - which one do you need?
The two documents are not interchangeable. A curriculum vitae is a complete, multi-page record of your academic and professional life, including publications, research, teaching, and grants. It is the standard for academic posts, research roles, fellowships, and most applications in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
A resume is shorter - usually one page - and tailored to a specific job, emphasizing the most relevant achievements. If you are applying to companies in the US or Canada, a resume is almost always what you want. Build one with our resume builder, then check it against any posting with the resume match checker.
CV builder FAQ
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
A CV (curriculum vitae) is a comprehensive, multi-page record of your full academic and professional history, including publications and research. A resume is a concise one-to-two page document tailored to a specific job. In the US and Canada a resume is standard for most roles, while a CV is used for academic, scientific, and many international applications.
Is the CV builder free to use?
Yes. You can create, edit, and download a complete CV for free. Paid plans add higher limits, an ad-free experience, and advanced tailoring tools, but building and exporting a CV costs nothing.
How long should my CV be?
Unlike a resume, a CV can run several pages because it documents your complete history. Early-career applicants often have two pages, while experienced researchers and academics may have considerably more. The builder keeps spacing consistent however long it grows.
Can I use this CV for academic and international applications?
Yes. The layouts follow conventions common in the UK, EU, and other regions where a longer, detailed CV is expected, with dedicated sections for education, publications, and research.
Should I use a CV or a resume for my job search?
If you are applying to most jobs in the US, you likely want a resume - use our resume builder instead. If you are applying for academic positions, research roles, or jobs in regions where a CV is standard, the CV builder is the right fit.
Ready to build your CV?
Create a structured, professional curriculum vitae and keep it ready for every academic and international application.