How to make a CV online, even on your phone

Why make your CV online instead of in Word?

• No formatting headaches. Spacing, alignment and fonts are handled for you, so your CV looks the same on every device.
• Works on any phone. Fill in the form on Android or iPhone and download a PDF straight to your phone.
• Switch designs instantly. Your content is saved separately from the design, so you can try 50+ designs without retyping.
• Built-in guidance. Tips, examples and a live ATS score tell you what to improve as you type.
• Easy to update. Log in later to add a new job or tailor your CV for a different advert.

How to make a CV online in 7 steps

1. 1

   Create a free account

   Sign up with your name and email. Your CVs are saved to your account so you can edit them later from any device.

2. 2

   Choose how to start

   Start from a blank form, pick a career sample (teacher, nurse, driver, accountant and 30+ more) and replace the details with yours, or let AI write a first draft from a job link or a short description of yourself.

3. 3

   Fill in your details

   Add contact details, a professional summary, work experience, education, skills, certifications, languages and referees. Each section has examples and placeholder text to guide you.

4. 4

   Use AI to improve weak sections

   If a job description reads like a list of duties, tap “Improve” and AI rewrites it into strong, achievement-focused bullet points.

5. 5

   Pick a design

   Browse designs by career or by layout. Single-column designs marked ATS-safe are best for online application portals.

6. 6

   Check your ATS score

   The live score rates your CV Poor, Fair, Good or Excellent and lists the fixes that will raise it, such as adding numbers, action verbs or missing keywords.

7. 7

   Download and apply

   Download a clean PDF (or Word file) and attach it to your application. The CV stays in your account for future updates.

What to look for in an online CV maker

Not all CV makers are equal. Before you spend time filling one in, check these points:

• Clear pricing. Some sites let you build a CV and then demand a subscription that renews monthly. Look for one-off prices and no automatic renewals.
• Local payment options. Paying with M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or local cards is easier than an international credit card.
• Real text PDFs. The downloaded file should contain selectable text, not a picture of your CV, so applicant tracking systems can read it.
• No hourly timers. Paying for one hour of access means paying again every time you update your CV.
• Local knowledge. The maker should understand KCSE, WASSCE, Matric, NYSC, referees and the CV conventions employers in your country expect.

Tips for making a CV on your phone

How much does it cost to make a CV online?

On our builder, creating, designing and previewing CVs is free, including the live ATS score and all designs. You pay once only when you download: the equivalent of KES 20 for a clean PDF, KES 50 for PDF plus Word, or KES 130 for a week of AI help that includes a full unlock. Prices are shown in your local currency in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, and unlocked CVs never expire.

Walkthrough: the CV in the sample above

The fresh graduate CV above was built entirely in the online editor. It started from the “Fresh Graduate” career sample, then the graduate replaced the details with their own: the attachment at a water company, the finance secretary role and the final-year project. The live ATS score flagged two things on the first draft (no numbers in the attachment bullets, and only five skills), and fixing them took the CV from Fair to Excellent in a few minutes.

After you make your CV

• Create a matching cover letter for each application.
• Keep a master CV with everything, then make tailored copies for different jobs.
• Update your CV every few months, even when you are not job hunting. It is easier to remember achievements while they are fresh.
• Use the same job titles and dates on LinkedIn and on your CV.

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