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Whether an employer asks for a CV or a resume, HiredBound builds it from the same details. Add the sections a curriculum vitae needs — education, certifications, publications, awards, languages, references — and download a clean PDF.

How it works

  1. 1

    Pick a CV template

    Single-column templates for academic and overseas applications, or designs with a photo where that is expected.

  2. 2

    Add the sections you need

    Education, licences and certifications, publications, awards, languages, volunteer work and references — switch each one on or off.

  3. 3

    Download your CV

    A4 or US Letter, as a PDF with selectable text, or as a Word file.

Why job seekers use it

CV or resume from the same details

Keep a longer CV for academic or overseas applications and a one-page resume for local roles, without typing anything twice.

Sections a CV needs

Publications, awards, courses, languages, references and custom sections, in the order you choose.

Right for the country

A4 or US Letter, with or without a photo, so the same CV can be adjusted for the Philippines, the Middle East, Europe or North America.

Reads cleanly

Text is real text in the right reading order, so recruiters' systems and search can read every line.

Matching cover letter

Write a cover letter that uses the same design and contact details as your CV.

CV or resume — which one do you need?

In the Philippines the two words are often used for the same thing: a one or two page summary of your work, education and skills. If a local job post asks for a CV, a well-made resume is almost always what they want.

A full curriculum vitae is longer and is used for academic, research, medical and some overseas applications. It lists your education in detail, plus publications, presentations, licences and awards, and can run to several pages.

When you apply abroad, check the country's custom. Many employers in North America expect a short resume with no photo or personal details; parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia are used to a longer CV, sometimes with a photo.

Questions

Is a CV the same as a resume?+

For most jobs in the Philippines, yes — employers use the words interchangeably. A true curriculum vitae is a longer document used for academic, research and some overseas roles.

How long should a CV be?+

One to two pages for most jobs. An academic or medical CV can be longer because it lists publications, training and licences in full.

Should my CV have a photo?+

It depends on where you apply. A photo is common in the Philippines and parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and usually left out in the US, Canada and the UK. You can switch between photo and no-photo templates without retyping.

Is the CV maker free?+

Yes, you can make and download a CV on the free plan. Pro adds more templates and unlimited documents as a one-time pass.

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