See the A4 page change as you type
Edit profile, experience, education, skills and custom sections beside the real paginated preview.
UK CV Builder Pro
Build the CV, cover letter and references sheet as one matching set.
Write in a full editor with a live A4 preview, choose from 147 editable designs, check the CV against a real job advert and print documents with selectable text. Everything runs offline without an account.
147 CV designs Cover letter and references ATS-safe output Works offline
The actual three-pane builder with a Boardroom design and example CV.
Write, tailor and print
Keep the content, design and job advert visible while you work
The builder connects the writing process to the finished page, without sending your employment history to an online CV service.
Choose from 147 distinct designs
Browse 21 design families with subtle, tailored and bespoke options, then adjust colour, density and supported layout controls.
Work through a transparent checklist
Use 12 concrete checks covering contact details, role evidence, dates, achievements, wording and page length.
Check the words against the role
Paste a job advert to compare its keywords with the CV and find relevant gaps using an offline rule-based matcher.
Build the cover letter and references sheet
Switch between all three documents while keeping the chosen colour and font treatment across the set.
Print real text, not a flattened image
Save to PDF through the browser, copy a plain-text version for application forms and keep a JSON backup.
The Pro library
Seven designs across each of 21 families
Four broad styles cover almost any role. Seventeen profession-themed families add layouts built around the information and visual language of that field. Any profession can use any design.
147editable CV designs
21design families
7designs in every family
CleanProfessionalSharpClassicCommitCanvasPulse BlueprintLessonLedgerBoardroomFreshWelcomeScholar AdminCareSalesLogisticsHRLegalProject
One coordinated application set
Write the cover letter beside its printable page
The guided form starts with sender and recipient details, then the subject, greeting, body and correct sign-off. The preview takes its colour and font from the selected CV design.
- Worked example built from the active CV
- Writing guidance for three short UK cover-letter paragraphs
- Matching references sheet with addable referees
- Separate plain-text copy and print controls
ATS-aware, honestly framed
Check readability without pretending there is a guaranteed score
The builder uses real selectable text, includes a plain single-column ATS-safe view and lets you copy the CV as plain text. The job-advert checker looks for relevant words, common abbreviations, inflections and a small set of equivalent terms.
It is a keyword and readiness guide, not a guarantee that any particular applicant tracking system or employer will accept the CV. It uses no AI and makes no network request.
Choose the edition
Base for the core builder, Pro for the full document set
UK CV Builder
Base edition
£9
The full CV editor and coach with a focused design library.
- 20 designs across four broad styles
- Live A4 preview and ATS-safe view
- CV coach and job-advert checker
- PDF, plain text and backup export
UK CV Builder Pro
Pro edition
£18
The complete design library and matching application documents.
- All 147 designs across 21 families
- Cover-letter builder and references sheet
- 11 profession packs for suggested content
- Everything included in the Base edition
How it works
Download it once and build the documents in your browser
No installation, online account or subscription is required.
Buy and download
Etsy delivers the digital download after purchase, with the builder, quick-start guide, licence and support details.
Add the real content
Start from the structured blank or an example, then replace every section with your own details and evidence.
Choose, check and print
Pick a design, review the checklist and job advert, then print to PDF with A4 selected and browser headers switched off.
Private by design
Your employment history stays on your device
The builder runs locally in your browser. It has no account, cloud database or analytics, and it does not upload your CV, cover letter, references or pasted job advert. The fonts are included inside the downloaded file.
It does not sync automatically between computers. Save a JSON backup and open it on another device when you want to move the documents yourself.
Frequently asked
Before you buy
Which computers and browsers does it work on?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux computers in a modern version of Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox. It is designed for computer use rather than as a phone app.
Can it guarantee that my CV will pass an ATS?
No. It produces selectable text, provides an ATS-safe layout and checks useful readiness points, but no tool can guarantee the result of a particular employer's screening system.
Does it use AI or send my CV online?
No. The coach and job-advert checker are offline and rule-based. Your documents and pasted advert remain in the browser on your device.
Can it import and rewrite my existing CV?
No. It does not parse or rewrite an existing document. Add your content to the structured fields, using an example or the guided starting CV if useful.
Can I edit the designs?
You can change the CV content, structural headings, section order, visible sections, colour, density and the controls supported by the chosen design. The page layouts themselves are curated rather than free-form canvases.
Does it include CV photos or US Letter pages?
No. This is a UK, A4 CV builder. It does not include a photo field or US resume conventions.
How do I save a PDF?
Use Print / Save as PDF, choose A4 paper, switch off the browser's Headers and footers option, then save the result as a PDF.
What is included in the Pro download?
The single-file Pro builder with 147 CV designs, cover-letter and references tools, plus the quick-start guide, licence and support details.
Build the complete application set in one private workspace
Buy UK CV Builder Pro on Etsy, download it once and keep using all 147 designs without an account or subscription.
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