> ## Documentation Index
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# 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 - your profile data stays in sync 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 7 professionally designed resume templates - 6 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 scratch, import an existing resume, or let the builder pre-fill from your profile.
  </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="Export your resume">
    Download as a polished PDF or email it directly. Create multiple versions for different roles.
  </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                     |
| **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      |
| **Certifications**  | Professional certifications, licenses, and courses                 |
| **Awards**          | Recognitions, honors, and achievements                             |
| **Publications**    | Articles, papers, or other published work                          |
| **Interests**       | Optional section for personal interests                            |

<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 7 resume templates with two layout styles.

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  <Card title="Single-Column Templates" icon="rectangle-vertical-history">
    **Classic**, **Professional**, **Executive**, **Harvard**, **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 six 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-Prep**, 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-Prep uses it** - when you save a job and enable Auto-Prep, Mokaru creates a tailored copy from your base resume, optimized for that specific role
* **Always up to date** - update your base resume whenever you gain new experience or skills, and every future tailored resume will reflect those changes

<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 Profile, Multiple Resumes

Your profile is the single source of truth for all your career data. When you update a job title or add a new skill, the change is reflected across every resume that uses it.

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-Prep">
    Link a job posting and let Auto-Prep tailor your entire resume to match the role - adjusting your summary, highlighting relevant skills, and reordering sections.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Exporting Your Resume

When your resume is ready:

* **Download as PDF** - get a print-ready, professionally formatted PDF
* **Email directly** - send the PDF to yourself or a recipient straight from the builder
* **Fullscreen preview** - review the final result at full size before exporting

<Note>
  Free plan users can export 1 resume. Upgrade to **Plus** for unlimited exports, cover letters, Auto-Prep, 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) directly within Mokaru and save them to your [Job Tracker](/features/job-tracker).