Your step-by-step guide
Build a professional resume with ShrewdResume.
Follow this simple walkthrough to choose a template, enter your details, preview your resume, and download it as a PDF.
Resume preview
Example of a completed resume
ALEX MORGAN
Marketing Specialist
alex.morgan@email.com · +1 555 010 2020 · City, Country
Professional Summary
Results-oriented professional with experience in campaign planning, communication, and digital marketing.
Experience
Marketing Associate
Example Company · 2022–Present
Supported marketing campaigns, prepared reports, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Example University
Skills
Communication · Research · Project Coordination · MS Office
Illustrative example. Your own details will appear in the builder.
Step 1
Start with a template that fits your career
Choose a layout to get started. You can focus on your content while ShrewdResume organizes it into a structured resume.
Classic
Traditional and formal
Modern
Contemporary with a strong heading
Professional
Polished business layout
Creative
A distinctive visual style
Executive
Structured for experienced professionals
The process
Five steps from blank page to finished resume
Work through each stage at your own pace. You can review your information before downloading your document.
Choose your resume template
Start by selecting a design that suits your career and personal style. You can choose from Classic, Modern, Professional, Creative, and Executive layouts.
Your selected template becomes the foundation of your resume.
Enter your personal details
Add your name, contact information, professional title, and a concise summary introducing your experience and career goals.
Your information appears in the live resume preview as you work.
Describe your experience
Add your work history, responsibilities, achievements, education, and skills. Use clear descriptions that show what you contributed in each role.
You can add multiple work and education entries.
Customize your resume
Review your layout and make adjustments. Add optional sections such as projects, certifications, languages, interests, or references when they are relevant.
Optional sections can be left out if they do not apply to you.
Preview and download
Review your completed resume, check that your details are accurate, and download your document as a PDF.
Your resume is ready to use for job applications.
Inside the builder
Your details on one side. Your resume preview on the other.
The builder is designed to help you enter information and see how it is organized into your resume.
Your resume details
Example form interface
Full name
Professional title
Email address
Phone number
Professional summary
Work experience
Education
Skills
Live resume preview
PreviewSUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
SKILLS
Conceptual illustration of the resume-building workflow.
Your turn
Ready to create your resume?
You’ve seen the process. Start building your own resume with ShrewdResume.
Create My Resume →You can return to this guide whenever you need help.