Resume Help Center

Get help building an ATS-friendly resume or CV, writing a tailored cover letter, choosing the best download format, and understanding when to use a CV instead of a resume. Explore the guides below or find quick answers.

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

Common Resume Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked questions about resumes, CVs, file formats, and cover letters.

Will my resume work with ATS systems?

All templates are designed for ATS readability. PDF and Word exports use clean, 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.

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 one without linking a resume, but linking one enables AI-powered evidence-based generation — the AI maps your actual achievements to the job requirements.

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