How this free CV maker works
resume.jean.rw is a free online CV and resume maker for people applying to jobs — especially in Rwanda and East Africa. You fill a simple form, pick a layout, and download a clean CV as PDF or Word. No account. Your draft stays on your device.
What you can do
- Build a CV online without installing software
- Choose from five clean layouts
- Download a PDF ready to email to employers
- Download a Word (.docx) file you can edit later
- Save drafts in your browser history on this device
- Optionally open ChatGPT or Claude with a prompt to improve your CV for a specific job
Step by step
- Open resume.jean.rw — no sign-up.
- Pick a resume layout (Classic, Modern, Compact, Two columns, or Minimal). Switching layouts does not delete your text.
- Add contact details — name, email, phone, city (for example Kigali, Rwanda), and optional LinkedIn or website.
- Write a short career summary — who you are, what you do well, and what role you want next. Plain words work best.
- List work experience — recent jobs first, with clear bullets (what you did and, when you can, a result).
- Add education and skills that matter for the job.
- Download PDF or Word, or print. Send the file with your job application.
Why people in Rwanda use a simple CV maker
Many job posts in Kigali and across Rwanda ask for a CV as PDF or Word. Templates in Canva or Microsoft Word can be slow or messy on a phone. This free CV maker keeps the form short, shows a live preview, and exports files employers can open. English only at launch; the focus is clarity, not decoration.
Privacy
We do not store your CV on a server. Drafts use your browser’s local storage. Read the full privacy note. If you use the AI buttons, you choose to open ChatGPT or Claude yourself.
Common questions
Is this CV maker free?
Yes. resume.jean.rw is free to use. There is no paid plan and no account to create a CV or download PDF or Word.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You open the site, fill in your details, and download. Drafts stay on your device in the browser.
Can I download a PDF or Word CV?
Yes. Use Download PDF for a ready-to-send file, or Download Word for an editable .docx you can open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Is my CV private?
Your content stays in your browser (localStorage) unless you copy it or open ChatGPT or Claude yourself. We do not keep a server copy of your resume.
Who is this for in Rwanda?
Anyone applying for a job who needs a clean CV without wrestling Word or Canva — students, cashiers, office staff, and professionals in Kigali and across Rwanda.
Is it a CV or a resume?
Same idea. In Rwanda and much of East Africa people usually say CV. The tool works for both words; you get one professional document you can send to employers.