Yes. There is no paid tier, no watermark on the export, and no limit on how many resumes you make. We run it on our own server, so there is no per-user cost to pass on to you.

Why do I need a separate account for this one?

The resume builder runs as its own application alongside ForgeMint Tools rather than inside it, with its own user database. That means a separate sign-up from your ForgeMint account.

Will the PDF pass an ATS?

The export is real text rather than an image of text, so applicant tracking systems can parse it. Keep to a single-column template if you know a job is screened automatically — multi-column layouts read well to humans and confuse some parsers.

Can I keep several versions?

Yes, and you should. Make a base resume, then duplicate it and trim each copy for the specific role. Sending the same document to every posting is the most common reason a good CV gets no reply.

What resume format should a fresher use?

Reverse-chronological, one page. With little work history the ordering barely matters, so what wins is putting education, projects and internships where a recruiter reads first. Lead with a project you can actually talk about for five minutes rather than a skills list of every technology you have heard of — the interview will test the claim, and a short honest list survives that better than a long one.

How long should a resume be?

One page under roughly seven years of experience, two beyond that. Recruiters skim in seconds on the first pass, and a second page is where good material goes to be ignored. If you cannot fit it, the fix is usually cutting old roles to a single line each rather than shrinking the font.

Should I put a photo on my resume?

In India it is common and generally fine, and some employers still expect one. For applications to the US, UK or Canada, leave it off — many companies discard resumes with photos to avoid bias claims, so it can cost you the application. If you are applying to both, keep two versions.

What makes a resume ATS-friendly?

Real selectable text rather than an image, a single column, standard section headings like Experience and Education, and no critical information inside headers, footers or text boxes. Fancy multi-column layouts read beautifully to a human and confuse parsers, which is why the safest choice for an automated screen is the plainest template that still looks considered.

Can I import my LinkedIn profile?

You can import an existing resume in the app's JSON format, which is useful if you're moving between instances. LinkedIn export isn't a one-click import, so budget a few minutes of copying for your first one.

Build a resume worth sending

Pick a template, fill in your details, download a clean PDF. No watermark, no page limit, and no subscription that appears at the download button. Runs on ForgeMint's own server, so your details stay with us rather than a resume marketplace.

Open the resume builder

This one runs as its own application, so it asks you to create a separate account — your ForgeMint sign-in won't carry over. It opens in a new tab.

Open Resume Builder

What you get

Templates that don't look free

A dozen typographic layouts that read as professional rather than as a template someone downloaded. Change the font, spacing and colour without touching a design tool.

A real PDF, no watermark

Export a clean, selectable PDF that applicant tracking systems can actually read. No logo stamped in the corner, no page cap, no 'upgrade to remove branding'.

Your data stays put

Runs on our own server rather than a third-party service. Nothing is sold, and no recruiter marketplace gets your details as a side effect of using it.

Which resume format to use

Three formats exist. Almost everyone should use the first one.

Reverse-chronological — use this one

Most recent role first, working backwards. It is what every recruiter expects and what every automated screen is built to parse. If you are unsure, this is the answer. Freshers use it too, leading with education and projects instead of employment.

Functional — usually a mistake

Groups everything by skill and hides dates. It is meant to disguise a career gap, and experienced recruiters read it as exactly that, so it invites the question you were avoiding. A short honest gap costs you less than a format that looks evasive.

Combination — for genuine career changes

A short skills summary above a normal chronological history. Worth it when your job titles do not obviously lead to the role you are applying for and you need to make the connection explicit.

Writing the bullet points

The single biggest improvement to most resumes is replacing duties with outcomes. “Responsible for the monthly report” tells a reader nothing; “cut monthly reporting from three days to four hours by automating the data pull” tells them what you would do for them. Numbers survive skim-reading in a way adjectives do not, and if you cannot find a number, a before-and-after still works.

Only have your old resume as a scan or a photo? Run it through our free OCR tool first to get the text back out, then paste it in here.

Questions

Is it really free?: Yes. There is no paid tier, no watermark on the export, and no limit on how many resumes you make. We run it on our own server, so there is no per-user cost to pass on to you.
Why do I need a separate account for this one?: The resume builder runs as its own application alongside ForgeMint Tools rather than inside it, with its own user database. That means a separate sign-up from your ForgeMint account.
Will the PDF pass an ATS?: The export is real text rather than an image of text, so applicant tracking systems can parse it. Keep to a single-column template if you know a job is screened automatically — multi-column layouts read well to humans and confuse some parsers.
Can I keep several versions?: Yes, and you should. Make a base resume, then duplicate it and trim each copy for the specific role. Sending the same document to every posting is the most common reason a good CV gets no reply.
What resume format should a fresher use?: Reverse-chronological, one page. With little work history the ordering barely matters, so what wins is putting education, projects and internships where a recruiter reads first. Lead with a project you can actually talk about for five minutes rather than a skills list of every technology you have heard of — the interview will test the claim, and a short honest list survives that better than a long one.
How long should a resume be?: One page under roughly seven years of experience, two beyond that. Recruiters skim in seconds on the first pass, and a second page is where good material goes to be ignored. If you cannot fit it, the fix is usually cutting old roles to a single line each rather than shrinking the font.
Should I put a photo on my resume?: In India it is common and generally fine, and some employers still expect one. For applications to the US, UK or Canada, leave it off — many companies discard resumes with photos to avoid bias claims, so it can cost you the application. If you are applying to both, keep two versions.
What makes a resume ATS-friendly?: Real selectable text rather than an image, a single column, standard section headings like Experience and Education, and no critical information inside headers, footers or text boxes. Fancy multi-column layouts read beautifully to a human and confuse parsers, which is why the safest choice for an automated screen is the plainest template that still looks considered.
Can I import my LinkedIn profile?: You can import an existing resume in the app's JSON format, which is useful if you're moving between instances. LinkedIn export isn't a one-click import, so budget a few minutes of copying for your first one.