Completely free,
local-first resume builder.
A fast and easy, privacy-focused resume tool. Build recruiter-ready, ATS-friendly resumes with zero server uploads, zero signup, and 100% watermark-free PDF exports.
Why build with KAD CV?
100% Client-Side Privacy
Your data is stored strictly in your browser's local storage. No accounts are required, and your sensitive career details are never sent to a cloud database.
Local ATS Optimization
Paste target job descriptions to run an instant keyword density audit locally. Ensure your resume aligns perfectly with applicant tracking systems.
Vector PDF Exports
Generate high-fidelity PDFs utilizing your browser's native print layout engines. Avoid image-scanned PDFs that ATS screening parsers fail to read.
ATS-Approved Resume Templates
Alex Mercer
Senior Software Engineer
Performance-oriented Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Expert in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a proven track record of optimizing page speeds, improving Core Web Vitals, and reducing database latency.
Experience
- Optimized page load speeds and Core Web Vitals, yielding a 25% average decrease in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
- Designed a modular caching layer in TypeScript, reducing redundant database lookups by 15% and server resource footprint.
- Partnered with build-tooling teams to refine Vite bundles, accelerating local hot module reloading times by 300ms.
- Reconstructed the merchant checkout layout using modern Tailwind variables, matching strict premium design guidelines.
- Integrated local payment forms for global markets, increasing conversion rates on new vendor onboardings by 8%.
- Implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing scripts, elevating coverage rates above 95%.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Projects
Static-first, local-only client-side markdown resume creator and PDF exporter.
- Attained 100/100 scores across all Google Lighthouse metrics.
- Coded client-side AST token scanning algorithms to rate resumes against matching job specifications.
Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python
React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres
Bold Header
A high-contrast professional design featuring a solid colored top banner for a striking name and detail presentation. Exceptional for executives and marketers.
Alex Mercer
Senior Software EngineerPerformance-oriented Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Expert in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a proven track record of optimizing page speeds, improving Core Web Vitals, and reducing database latency.
Experience
- Optimized page load speeds and Core Web Vitals, yielding a 25% average decrease in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
- Designed a modular caching layer in TypeScript, reducing redundant database lookups by 15% and server resource footprint.
- Partnered with build-tooling teams to refine Vite bundles, accelerating local hot module reloading times by 300ms.
- Reconstructed the merchant checkout layout using modern Tailwind variables, matching strict premium design guidelines.
- Integrated local payment forms for global markets, increasing conversion rates on new vendor onboardings by 8%.
- Implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing scripts, elevating coverage rates above 95%.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Projects
Static-first, local-only client-side markdown resume creator and PDF exporter.
- Attained 100/100 scores across all Google Lighthouse metrics.
- Coded client-side AST token scanning algorithms to rate resumes against matching job specifications.
Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python
React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres
Classic Chicago
A time-tested, single-column academic and professional layout featuring elegant serif typography. The gold standard for traditional fields.
Alex Mercer
Senior Software EngineerPerformance-oriented Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Expert in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a proven track record of optimizing page speeds, improving Core Web Vitals, and reducing database latency.
Experience
- Optimized page load speeds and Core Web Vitals, yielding a 25% average decrease in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
- Designed a modular caching layer in TypeScript, reducing redundant database lookups by 15% and server resource footprint.
- Partnered with build-tooling teams to refine Vite bundles, accelerating local hot module reloading times by 300ms.
- Reconstructed the merchant checkout layout using modern Tailwind variables, matching strict premium design guidelines.
- Integrated local payment forms for global markets, increasing conversion rates on new vendor onboardings by 8%.
- Implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing scripts, elevating coverage rates above 95%.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Projects
Static-first, local-only client-side markdown resume creator and PDF exporter.
- Attained 100/100 scores across all Google Lighthouse metrics.
- Coded client-side AST token scanning algorithms to rate resumes against matching job specifications.
Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python
React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres
Creative Minimal
A clean sans-serif layout featuring left-aligned details highlighted by a vertical primary colored accent stripe. Perfect for tech, marketing, and creative fields.
Resume Examples by Profession
Academic CV
Download a free academic CV template. Structured to list research publications, teaching assistant history, fellowships, and academic references.
Career Changer
Build a career change resume that highlights transferable skills and passes screening. Pre-populated with Retail-to-Tech Customer Success transition data.
College Freshman
Download a free college student resume template with no experience. ATS-friendly format tailored for college freshman seeking campus jobs or internships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KAD CV completely free with no watermarks?
Yes, KAD CV is 100% free with no hidden paywalls, no premium subscriptions, and no watermarks on PDF exports. You get unlimited downloads of all templates without paying a cent.
What is a local-first resume builder and how does it protect my privacy?
A local-first resume builder stores all your data directly in your browser's local storage rather than a central server. This privacy-focused approach ensures your sensitive personal information never leaves your device and cannot be breached.
How does KAD CV offer a fast and easy resume creation experience?
KAD CV is built for speed. With no signup, no password to remember, and prefilled industry-approved resume examples, you can create, audit, and download a recruiter-ready PDF in under 5 minutes.
Does Workday auto-populate resumes built with KAD CV?
Yes. KAD CV exports clean text-based vector PDFs. This compatibility allows applicant tracking systems like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo to scan and auto-populate your work history and contact details without scrambling your lines.
Are two-column resume templates bad for applicant tracking systems?
Yes. Standard ATS software reads PDF text streams from left-to-right. Multi-column layouts often cause the parser to merge adjacent blocks, scrambling your text. KAD CV prioritizes single-column, ATS-friendly templates to guarantee high parser compatibility.