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AI-powered free CV maker: Build a CV in minutes

Our AI-backed CV builder helps you write your best CV yet. Choose from over fourty recruiter-approved CV templates and make a job-winning CV in minutes.

  • Smart suggestions
  • Real-time edits
  • Tailored content
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Pick from a wide range of professional CV templates designed for every role and industry. Customise the layout of your CV to match your style and career goals.

Our CV builder guides you through each section with expert tips, real-time previews, and pre-written examples. Thanks to them, building the perfect CV is fast and simple.

Save time with pre-made phrases tailored to your role. Add, edit, or personalise content with ease. Our CV maker does the heavy lifting for you.

Once your CV is ready, download it instantly in PDF or DOC format, fully formatted and ready to send to employers.

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Choose a CV template that reflects you

Not all careers look the same, and neither should your CV. Our CV builder offers a range of professional templates designed to help you stand out from the very first glance.

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Professional Classic

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Modern Expressive

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Basic CV template

Contemporary Simple

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Minimal Sleek

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Creative Flare

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Visual Professional

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LiveCareer customers got the job on average 48 days faster.*

*based on a survey of 258 LiveCareer users

Why professionals trust LiveCareer to build their CVs

Professional CV templates

LiveCareer offers professionally designed CV templates created to suit every industry and career level. Each template in our CV maker’s library is recruiter-approved, easy to customise, and built to help you secure a job. LiveCareer offers professionally designed CV templates created to suit every industry and career level. Each template in our CV maker’s library is recruiter-approved, easy to customise, and built to help you secure a job.

CV generator with AI features

Our AI-powered CV builder simplifies the writing process with real-time suggestions, content prompts, and intelligent formatting. With LiveCareer, you’ll never stare at a blank page. Our smart features guide you to the perfect CV.

Smart guidance

From the first click to the final download, our CV creator guides you through every section. Get tailored prompts and content suggestions that help you write with confidence, even if it's your first CV.

Easy to use

LiveCareer’s CV maker makes things simple. Our intuitive interface means you don’t need tech skills or design experience. You can customise your CV however you wish. Change colours, fonts, sections, and more.

ATS-friendly design

With LiveCareer, your CV won’t be filtered out by Applicant Tracking Systems. Each of our CV templates meets ATS standards, improving your chances of being seen and selected by hiring managers.

AI CV checker

Our integrated AI CV checker instantly reviews your document for keywords, typos, and structure. Use it to get actionable tips and enhance your CV’s quality before you send it off.

Create a smarter CV with LiveCareer AI features

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LiveCareer’s AI CV maker takes the stress out of CV writing. Our intelligent tools solve the hardest parts—helping you stand out, avoid rejection filters, and get noticed by real employers.

Key AI features:

  • AI content suggestions

    No more writer’s block. LiveCareer’s AI generates job-specific content ideas and bullet points based on your role and work experience, making it easy to write a tailored CV quickly.

  • AI CV analysis & ATS optimisation

    Worried your CV won’t get through? Our AI scans your document for readability and ATS compliance, flagging weak spots and CV formatting issues that could block your chances.

  • AI-driven skill matching

    Our AI analyses your skills and matches them to real job descriptions. This helps you highlight your most relevant strengths and tailor your CV to exactly what employers are looking for.

Get to know our tools:

Discover everything we have to offer. Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading your current CV, our tools are here to aid you every step of the way.

CV Builder

Easy-to-use CV Builder

Craft a polished, professional CV in just 15 minutes. Our CV builder walks you through each section of your CV with smart suggestions, ready-made content, and customisable templates.

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Cover Letter Generator

Cover Letter Generator

Pair your CV with a powerful, personalised cover letter. With expert-written examples, personalised phrases, and formatting guidance, you’ll never second-guess what to write or how to present it.

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CV Tips

Free CV Tips from HR Experts

Access a growing library of career content written by career experts. From CV outline and job skills tips to interview preparation, we give you insights that hiring managers care about.

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Trusted by millions,
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Since 2005, over 28 million people have turned to LiveCareer to create CVs, write better cover letters, and land interviews.

What we offer:

  • An intuitive CV builder with expert content for every role and experience level.

  • Real-world examples that help you show your strengths, not just list them.

  • Helpful career resources designed to increase confidence and clarity at every stage.

Whether you’re starting over or stepping up, LiveCareer equips you with everything you need to make a lasting impression.

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What you need to know about using our CV maker

What is a CV builder?

A CV builder is an online tool designed to help you create a structured, job-ready CV without needing design skills or manual formatting. Instead of starting from a blank page, you are guided through each section using prompts and templates that ensure your CV is organised and easy to read.

An AI CV maker takes this process even further by offering smart content suggestions and CV grading. AI enhances CV builders, making them even more versatile.

Why should you use our CV builder?

LiveCareer UK CV builder is designed to make creating a standout CV simple, fast, and stress-free. Instead of struggling with formatting or guessing what to write, you get smart, step-by-step support from the moment you start.

  1. Choose from recruiter-approved CV templates
  2. Get AI-powered content suggestions tailored to your role
  3. Reorder sections, edit layouts, and personalise every detail
  4. Use the built-in CV checker to optimise for ATS and recruiters
  5. Save and edit multiple CV versions in one place

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or are applying for your first job, our CV maker gives you the tools to create a strong, tailored CV.

What sections should a CV include?

A simple, effective CV should include the following:

Our AI CV builder allows you to add all the standard CV sections, plus any extras in case you need them. For each of the standard sections, you can also use our pre-written content, which you can insert with a single click and customise to match your professional background.

Frequently asked questions about LiveCareer UK

LiveCareer UK has everything you need to create a great job application. LC UK offers an AI-powered CV maker and cover letter generator, as well as professional CV and cover letter templates. Our blog is also a comprehensive source of career advice—from writing a resignation letter to tips for finding a new career.

Using LiveCareer’s CV builder is quick and intuitive, and our software wizard will guide you through each step of the process. You can even upload your old CV, so the CV creator can automatically fill in the necessary fields, or choose to start from scratch. To create a CV online with our builder, follow these simple steps:

  • Choose a professional CV template that suits your industry and style.
  • Enter your personal details, work history, job skills, and education.
  • Use pre-written content suggestions or write your own.
  • Customise the CV layout, section order, and design to match your preferences.
  • Preview your CV, make any final adjustments, and download or save it to your account.
  • Write a cover letter that supplements your CV perfectly.
  • Apply with the created documents and take the next step in your career journey.

You can use LiveCareer UK’s CV builder and templates for free. Write your CV, explore professional templates, preview your document, and download it in a TXT file at no cost.

Premium features, such as unlimited downloads and more file types, are available through a subscription if you choose to upgrade. For more information, visit our pricing page.

Yes. All CVs created with our CV creator are securely stored in your LiveCareer UK account. You can log in from any device—desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone—to edit, update, or download your CV whenever you need to.

With LiveCareer’s CV builder, your CV will be ATS-friendly. Our templates are designed to meet applicant tracking system requirements, using clean formatting, standard section headings, and keyword optimisation. Whether you use our pre-written content or write your own, your CV will be readable by both ATS and recruiters.

If you need assistance with your LiveCareer UK CV maker account, you can reach out to our dedicated customer support team. Help is available 7 days a week via:

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