> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mokaru.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Resume Builder

> Build ATS-optimized resumes with AI writing assistance, keyword matching, professional templates, and real-time PDF preview to land more interviews

## 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

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Writing Assistant" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Improve your work experience descriptions with AI-powered suggestions that use action verbs and quantifiable achievements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ATS Optimization" icon="robot">
    Analyze job descriptions and get keyword recommendations so your resume passes ATS filters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Professional Templates" icon="palette">
    Choose from 8 professionally designed resume templates - 7 are fully ATS-friendly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Preview" icon="eye">
    See every change reflected instantly in a real-time PDF preview as you edit.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto-Save" icon="floppy-disk">
    Your work is saved automatically as you type. No more lost progress.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Design Chat" icon="messages">
    Adjust colors, fonts, spacing, and content through a conversational AI assistant right inside the builder.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a template">
    Pick a template from the gallery. All templates are customizable - you can always switch later without losing content.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your information">
    Fill in your sections using the editor on the left. The live preview on the right updates as you type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tailor and optimize">
    Connect a job posting to get keyword suggestions, then use AI features to strengthen your descriptions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finalize and export">
    Click **Finalize & export** in the toolbar. The export wizard guides you through any last improvements before downloading your PDF.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.  |

<Tip>
  You do not need to use every section. Focus on what is most relevant to the job you are applying for. Hide sections that do not add value for a specific application.
</Tip>

## Templates

Mokaru offers 8 resume templates with two layout styles.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Single-Column Templates" icon="rectangle-vertical-history">
    **Classic**, **Professional**, **Executive**, **Harvard**, **Beacon**, **Minimal**, and **LaTeX Classic** - all ATS-friendly and ideal for most industries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Two-Column Template" icon="table-columns">
    **Modern** - a sidebar layout with a contemporary look. Best for creative roles where visual design matters.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Every template supports full design customization:

* **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

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## 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)

<Tip>
  Your base resume does not need to be perfect for any one job. Its purpose is to be comprehensive. The tailoring happens automatically when you apply.
</Tip>

## 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

<Tip>
  Create a "master" resume with all your experience, then duplicate it and hide irrelevant sections for each application. This is faster than building from scratch every time.
</Tip>

## AI Features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Grammar and Style Check">
    Catch grammar issues, passive voice, and inconsistent formatting before you submit.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Summary Generation">
    Generate professional summary variants tailored to different roles or industries. Save multiple versions and select the best one per resume.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## 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:

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track your application">
    After exporting, you can save the job as an application in your Tracker to keep track of your progress.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Free plan users have limited exports. Upgrade to **Plus** for unlimited exports, cover letters, Auto-prepare, and full keyword matching.
</Note>

## Tips for a Strong Resume

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Tailor for every application">
    Generic resumes get filtered out. Use the visibility toggles and keyword matcher to customize your resume for each job posting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keep it concise">
    For most professionals, one to two pages is ideal. Use the hide feature to remove older or less relevant experience.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use consistent formatting">
    The template system handles this for you - consistent fonts, spacing, and bullet styles across all sections.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Warning>
  Avoid using images, graphics, or unusual formatting in your resume. Most applicant tracking systems cannot read them, which may cause your resume to be rejected before a human ever sees it.
</Warning>

## What's Next?

Once your resume is ready, [generate a tailored cover letter](/features/cover-letters) to pair with your application. You can also [search for jobs](/features/job-search) or set up an [Autopilot](/features/autopilot) agent to find matches daily, then save them to your [Tracker](/features/job-tracker).