Overview
The Mokaru AI resume builder helps you create professional, ATS-optimized resumes that get past applicant tracking systems and land interviews. Build once, tailor for every application - each resume owns its own content, while your identity and contact details stay shared across all your resumes.Key Features
AI Writing Assistant
Improve your work experience descriptions with AI-powered suggestions that use action verbs and quantifiable achievements.
ATS Optimization
Analyze job descriptions and get keyword recommendations so your resume passes ATS filters.
Professional Templates
Choose from 8 professionally designed resume templates - 7 are fully ATS-friendly.
Live Preview
See every change reflected instantly in a real-time PDF preview as you edit.
Auto-Save
Your work is saved automatically as you type. No more lost progress.
AI Design Chat
Adjust colors, fonts, spacing, and content through a conversational AI assistant right inside the builder.
Getting Started
Create a new resume
From the Resumes page, click New Resume. You can start from a blank resume, import an existing resume, or copy the content from your base (default) resume to start.
Choose a template
Pick a template from the gallery. All templates are customizable - you can always switch later without losing content.
Add your information
Fill in your sections using the editor on the left. The live preview on the right updates as you type.
Tailor and optimize
Connect a job posting to get keyword suggestions, then use AI features to strengthen your descriptions.
Resume Sections
Your resume can include any combination of these sections. Reorder, show, or hide them per resume.| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Personal Info | Name, contact details, LinkedIn, portfolio URL |
| Job Title | Headline shown under your name |
| Summary | A brief professional summary or objective statement |
| Work Experience | Job titles, companies, dates, and achievement-focused descriptions |
| Education | Degrees, institutions, graduation dates, and honors |
| Skills | Technical and soft skills relevant to your target role |
| Projects | Side projects, open source contributions, or portfolio pieces (Plus) |
| Certificates | Professional certifications, licenses, and courses (Plus) |
| Awards | Recognitions, honors, and achievements (Plus) |
| Publications | Articles, papers, or other published work (Plus) |
| Interests | Optional section for personal interests (Plus) |
| Custom Sections | Add freeform sections for languages, volunteering, references, etc. |
Templates
Mokaru offers 8 resume templates with two layout styles.Single-Column Templates
Classic, Professional, Executive, Harvard, Beacon, Minimal, and LaTeX Classic - all ATS-friendly and ideal for most industries.
Two-Column Template
Modern - a sidebar layout with a contemporary look. Best for creative roles where visual design matters.
- Colors - accent color, background, text, and per-section color overrides
- Typography - font family, size, weight, and line spacing
- Spacing - margins, section gaps, and content density
- Decorations - section title styles, dividers, and accent bars
- Layout - section order, alignment, and bullet styles
If you are applying through an ATS (most large companies), choose one of the seven single-column templates. They are designed to be parsed correctly by applicant tracking systems. The two-column Modern template works best for direct applications or creative roles.
Your Base Resume
Your base resume is the foundation for all your job applications. It contains your complete career profile - every experience, skill, and qualification you have. When you use features like Auto-prepare, Mokaru takes your base resume and automatically tailors it for a specific job posting by adjusting your summary, reordering sections, and highlighting the most relevant skills and experience. Think of it as your “master” version:- Set it once - mark any resume as your base by clicking the star icon on the Resumes page
- Keep it complete - include all your experience, skills, and certifications, even if they would not all appear on a single application
- Auto-prepare uses it - when you save a job and enable Auto-prepare, Mokaru creates a tailored copy from your base resume, optimized for that specific role
- Keep it current - update your base resume whenever you gain new experience or skills, and every new resume you create afterwards starts from that updated content (resumes you already created keep their own copy)
One Base, Multiple Resumes
Each resume owns its own content. A new resume starts as a copy of your base (default) resume; editing the base afterwards doesn’t change resumes you already created. Content you add lands on your base resume, so it flows into every new resume you create next. Identity and contact details (name, email, phone, links, photo) are shared and appear on every resume. Each resume controls its own:- Visibility - hide specific experiences, skills, or sections that are not relevant to a particular role
- Section order - arrange sections in the order that best highlights your strengths for each job
- Summary and job title - select different summary variants and job titles per resume
- Design - each resume can use a different template and color scheme
AI Features
Smart Description Rewriting
Smart Description Rewriting
Paste a basic job description and the AI rewrites it to be more impactful - adding action verbs, quantifiable results, and stronger phrasing.
Keyword Matching
Keyword Matching
Connect a job posting to your resume. The AI analyzes the job description and suggests keywords to include so your ATS resume scores higher.
Grammar and Style Check
Grammar and Style Check
Catch grammar issues, passive voice, and inconsistent formatting before you submit.
AI Design Chat
AI Design Chat
Type natural language requests like “make the headings larger” or “use a blue accent color” and the AI adjusts your resume design instantly.
Summary Generation
Summary Generation
Generate professional summary variants tailored to different roles or industries. Save multiple versions and select the best one per resume.
Auto-prepare
Auto-prepare
Link a job posting and let Auto-prepare tailor your entire resume to match the role - adjusting your summary, highlighting relevant skills, and reordering sections.
Exporting Your Resume
Click Finalize & export in the top-right toolbar to start the export wizard. The wizard walks you through a few steps before exporting:Review your resume score
If your resume has a score, the wizard shows it along with actionable advice. You can connect a job posting for keyword matching or skip ahead.
Check for missing keywords
When a job posting is connected, the wizard highlights any missing keywords from the job description so you can add them before exporting.
Choose your export format
Pick what to export (resume, cover letter, or both) and how:
- PDF - download a print-ready, professionally formatted PDF
- Print - send directly to your printer
- Email - send the PDF to any email address
Free plan users have limited exports. Upgrade to Plus for unlimited exports, cover letters, Auto-prepare, and full keyword matching.
Tips for a Strong Resume
Tailor for every application
Tailor for every application
Generic resumes get filtered out. Use the visibility toggles and keyword matcher to customize your resume for each job posting.
Lead with achievements, not duties
Lead with achievements, not duties
Instead of “Responsible for managing a team,” write “Led a team of 8 engineers, delivering 3 major releases ahead of schedule.” Use the AI rewriter to help.
Keep it concise
Keep it concise
For most professionals, one to two pages is ideal. Use the hide feature to remove older or less relevant experience.
Use consistent formatting
Use consistent formatting
The template system handles this for you - consistent fonts, spacing, and bullet styles across all sections.
Include relevant keywords
Include relevant keywords
Many companies use ATS software to filter resumes by keywords. Connect a job posting and use the keyword matcher to make sure you are not missing critical terms.