Is the AI resume builder free?

Yes. During the current validation launch, no payment method or paid subscription is required. Resume AI and the other AI tools use shared daily and monthly credits, so repeated use of one feature can reduce availability for the others until credits refresh.

Is it built for Australian employers?

Yes. StrongHire Labs is built in Australia. Whether the builder writes your resume or suggests edits to one you upload, it uses Australian English and the conventions Australian recruiters and hiring managers expect, rather than US resume norms.

Is this a resume maker or a CV builder?

Both. Like any resume maker or creator, you choose a layout and download a finished resume. The difference is that the AI fills it from the CV you upload and suggests stronger wording that you accept or reject. Australian employers use resume and CV interchangeably, so the same document works whichever one a job ad asks for.

Can I upload my existing CV?

Yes. Upload the CV you already have and the AI extracts your roles, dates and achievements, then suggests stronger bullet points that open with an action verb, adding figures only where your CV or experience profile already gives them. You do not need to start from a blank page.

Will my resume pass an applicant tracking system?

The builder optimises keywords against the job description and exports to an ATS-standard PDF with a parseable structure, which is what most applicant tracking systems need to read a resume correctly. You can also run the finished resume through our free resume checker for a score before you apply.

How long does it take to build a resume?

Starting from an existing CV, you can go from upload to a finished, tailored resume in a few minutes, depending on how much you review and edit. Building from scratch takes longer because you are entering your history for the first time.

How long do recruiters actually spend reading a resume?

Around 7 to 9 seconds on the first pass, which is why structure and the top third of the page matter more than length. Our guide on recruiter review times covers what they look at in that window.

AI Resume Builder

Build a professional, tailored, ATS-optimised resume in minutes

Upload an existing CV and use AI-assisted tools to extract experience, suggest stronger bullet points, and format the content in a selected layout. Review every suggestion before export.

Before you start: create a free account and verify your email. No payment card is required during validation. AI parsing and suggestions use shared daily and monthly credits across the tools; editing your own content and reviewing this sample do not run AI.

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Why It Works

Why job seekers choose our AI resume builder

AI-powered content extraction: Upload your old resume as a PDF, DOCX, or plain-text file. Our AI parser extracts roles, achievements, education, and skills, then suggests sharper, action-led bullets that keep to the facts and figures you have given it.
ATS keyword optimisation: Many employers screen resumes with software before a person reads them. Our builder compares your content with the job description and suggests the ad's exact terms wherever your experience supports them, in language you review before accepting, so the skills the employer asked for are easy for both the software and the recruiter to find.
Professional resume templates: Choose from a curated library of professionally designed layouts. Each template uses clear headings, clean typography, and whitespace intended to improve readability.

Example

One bullet, from your old CV to a finished resume

An illustrative example with a fictional candidate, written by the StrongHire editorial team rather than taken from a real account. What the AI suggests depends on your CV and target job, and nothing changes until you accept it.

From the uploaded CV

“Responsible for weekly sales reporting. Moved the report into Power BI last year, which saved a lot of time.”

AI suggestion

“Migrated the weekly sales report to Power BI, reducing the time it takes to prepare each week.”

It keeps to what the CV says. The CV gives no figure for the time saved, so the suggestion does not invent one.

Your edit

“Migrated the weekly sales report to Power BI, cutting preparation from a full day to two hours each week.”

You know the real numbers, so you add them yourself in the editor.

Template and export

Placed in the Classic Professional template, checked in the live preview, then downloaded as a PDF.

A finished Australian resume

A separate fictional software-engineering sample, not a real candidate or account result. The Classic Professional layout below uses the same template renderer as PDF export. All employers, education and metrics in this specimen are illustrative, not achievements to copy.

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Jane Citizen

Melbourne, VIC

[email protected] · 0412 345 678

Senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable distributed systems and leading cross-functional teams at high-growth startups.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer · Example Property Software

Melbourne, VIC · Jan 2021 – Present

Led development of the property search infrastructure serving 2M+ daily requests. Reduced API latency by 40% through query optimisation and caching strategies. Mentored a team of 5 engineers.

Software Engineer · Example People Analytics

Melbourne, VIC · Jun 2018 – Dec 2020

Built and maintained core survey and analytics features. Implemented A/B testing framework used by 20+ product teams. Improved reporting pipeline throughput, cutting dashboard load times by 12%.

Junior Software Engineer · Example Networks

Melbourne, VIC · Jul 2016 – May 2018

Developed data visualisation dashboards for network operations teams. Collaborated with analysts to design intuitive query interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · Example University, Melbourne, VIC · Feb 2013 – Nov 2015

Skills

TypeScript, Python, Go, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes

Australian resume format guide

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How It Works

How to build your resume in 4 simple steps

From uploading your old CV to downloading a polished PDF, our AI resume builder handles everything in between so you can focus on landing interviews.

Upload your existing resume
Drag-and-drop your old PDF, DOCX, or plain-text resume. Our parser reads every section, experience, education, skills, certifications, and structures them automatically.
AI rewrites and optimises
Our AI rewrites vague responsibilities as achievement bullets that open with a strong action verb, keeping the figures your CV gives and never inventing new ones. It also works in keywords from your target job description where your experience supports them.
Choose a template and customise
Pick from professionally designed resume templates that balance visual impact with machine readability. Adjust fonts, accent colours, and section ordering to suit your industry.
Download and apply
Export your polished resume as a pixel-perfect PDF, ready to submit. Before you apply, you can run it through our resume checker for a score on ATS readability, content and structure.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the AI resume builder free?: Yes. During the current validation launch, no payment method or paid subscription is required. Resume AI and the other AI tools use shared daily and monthly credits, so repeated use of one feature can reduce availability for the others until credits refresh.
Is it built for Australian employers?: Yes. StrongHire Labs is built in Australia. Whether the builder writes your resume or suggests edits to one you upload, it uses Australian English and the conventions Australian recruiters and hiring managers expect, rather than US resume norms.
Is this a resume maker or a CV builder?: Both. Like any resume maker or creator, you choose a layout and download a finished resume. The difference is that the AI fills it from the CV you upload and suggests stronger wording that you accept or reject. Australian employers use resume and CV interchangeably, so the same document works whichever one a job ad asks for.
Can I upload my existing CV?: Yes. Upload the CV you already have and the AI extracts your roles, dates and achievements, then suggests stronger bullet points that open with an action verb, adding figures only where your CV or experience profile already gives them. You do not need to start from a blank page.
Will my resume pass an applicant tracking system?: The builder optimises keywords against the job description and exports to an ATS-standard PDF with a parseable structure, which is what most applicant tracking systems need to read a resume correctly. You can also run the finished resume through our free resume checker for a score before you apply.
How long does it take to build a resume?: Starting from an existing CV, you can go from upload to a finished, tailored resume in a few minutes, depending on how much you review and edit. Building from scratch takes longer because you are entering your history for the first time.
How long do recruiters actually spend reading a resume?: Around 7 to 9 seconds on the first pass, which is why structure and the top third of the page matter more than length. Our guide on recruiter review times covers what they look at in that window.

Read the full guide: how long do recruiters spend reviewing a resume? →

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Create and edit a tailored resume, then use related cover-letter and interview-practice tools from the same account.

Create a free account and verify your email to start. No payment card is required during validation. AI features use shared daily and monthly credits; nothing is generated just by opening the builder.

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