Resume and CV Help Center
Get help building an ATS-friendly resume or CV, writing a tailored cover letter, choosing PDF or Word, and understanding when to use a CV instead of a resume.
Resume and Cover Letter Guides
Step-by-step guides covering resumes, CVs, cover letters, and download formats.
How to Build an ATS-Friendly Resume
Learn how to build an ATS-friendly resume, what sections to include, how to format it for job applications, and how to export or share it correctly.
- What to include on your resume
- Will my resume work with ATS systems?
How to Build a Cover Letter
Write a tailored cover letter using your resume and the job description. Customize tone, length, and content with the built-in editor and AI suggestions.
- Quick Start (1 Minute)
- What is Evidence Mode?
Resume Download Formats: PDF vs Word
Should you use PDF or Word for your resume? Compare all export formats and learn which works best for ATS systems, recruiter emails, and direct sharing.
- Use ATS-friendly Word (.docx)
- Use the PDF
CV vs Resume: What's the Difference?
Understand the difference between a CV and a resume, when to use each for job applications, and how Bespree handles both document types.
- What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
- Can I download my CV as PDF or Word?
ATS-Friendly Resume Builder
Learn what ATS systems look for, why formatting matters, and how Bespree's simpler templates and text-based exports support ATS readability.
- What is an ATS?
- How Bespree helps you create a cleaner ATS resume
Is Bespree Free?
See exactly what's free on Bespree, why a free account is required, and how PDF and Word export compare with paid resume builders' free tiers.
- PDF and Word (DOCX) export
- What requires an account, and why
Common Resume Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about resumes, CVs, file formats, and cover letters.
Will my resume work with ATS systems?
Bespree templates use clean headings and readable formatting designed to support ATS parsing. PDF and Word exports use structured formatting intended to support ATS parsing. TXT provides maximum legacy compatibility.
PDF vs Word Resume for ATS: Which Format Should You Use?
Use Word (.docx) for most online applications and ATS portals, and use PDF for direct sharing with recruiters. Learn when each resume format works best.
Can I share my resume without sending a PDF?
Yes. Use Bespree Link to share a URL instead of attaching a file. Review the link before sending and avoid sharing it publicly.
What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
Often the difference is mostly regional terminology. For standard job applications, both terms can refer to a concise professional document. In some contexts, a CV can also mean a longer academic document.
Do I need a resume to create a cover letter?
You can create a cover letter without linking a resume, but linking one can help Bespree use your experience and skills to create a more relevant draft.
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