<h2>How to Create a Professional Resume for Free in 5 Simple Steps</h2> <p>Creating a resume from scratch can feel daunting. This guide will walk you through creating a professional, eye-catching resume for free using Hirective.</p> <h3>Step 1: Choose the Right Template</h3> <p>The foundation of a great resume is a solid template. It needs to be clean, professional, and easy for recruiters to read. <strong>All Hirective templates are ATS-friendly.</strong></p> <h3>Step 2: Fill in Your Contact Information</h3> <p>This seems basic, but errors here can cost you an interview. Double-check everything, including your name, phone number, professional email address, and LinkedIn profile link.</p> <h3>Step 3: Write a Compelling Professional Summary</h3> <p>This is your 30-second elevator pitch. It should be a 2-4 sentence summary of your skills and career goals. Use Hirective''s AI Assistant for help.</p> <h3>Step 4: Detail Your Work Experience and Skills</h3> <p>This is the core of your resume. Focus on <strong>achievements</strong>, not duties. Instead of saying "Responsible for managing social media," say "Grew social media engagement by 40% in six months."</p> <div class="bg-green-50 border-l-4 border-green-400 p-4 my-6 rounded-r-lg"><div class="flex items-start"><div class="flex-shrink-0"><svg class="w-5 h-5 text-green-400" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z" clip-rule="evenodd" /></svg></div><div class="ml-3"><p class="text-sm font-medium text-green-800"><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Use Hirective''s AI bullet point suggestions to powerfully frame your accomplishments.</p></div></div></div> <h3>Step 5: Proofread, Download, and Apply</h3> <p>A final check is critical. Use Hirective’s AI proofreader to catch errors. Once you''re happy, download your resume as a PDF. With Hirective, this is always free.</p> <p>That''s it! In five simple steps, you''ve created a professional resume ready to impress recruiters. Start building your future today with Hirective.</p>