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

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 7 professionally designed resume templates - 6 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

1. 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.

2. Choose a template

   Pick a template from the gallery. All templates are customizable - you can always switch later without losing content.

3. Add your information

   Fill in your sections using the editor on the left. The live preview on the right updates as you type.

4. Tailor and optimize

   Connect a job posting to get keyword suggestions, then use AI features to strengthen your descriptions.

5. Export your resume

   Download as a polished PDF or email it directly. Create multiple versions for different roles.

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

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.

Templates

Mokaru offers 7 resume templates with two layout styles.

Single-Column Templates

Classic, Professional, Executive, Harvard, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

AI Features

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

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

Catch grammar issues, passive voice, and inconsistent formatting before you submit.

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

Generate professional summary variants tailored to different roles or industries. Save multiple versions and select the best one per resume.

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.

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

Free plan users can export 1 resume. Upgrade to Plus for unlimited exports, cover letters, Auto-Prep, and full keyword matching.

Tips for a Strong Resume

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

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

For most professionals, one to two pages is ideal. Use the hide feature to remove older or less relevant experience.

Use consistent formatting

The template system handles this for you - consistent fonts, spacing, and bullet styles across all sections.

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.

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.

What’s Next?

Once your resume is ready, generate a tailored cover letter to pair with your application. You can also search for jobs directly within Mokaru and save them to your Job Tracker.