Getting Started

Getting Started

Learn the fundamentals of CVGrid, from setting up your account to building your first resume.

Introduction to CVGrid

Welcome to CVGrid! CVGrid is an AI-powered resume and portfolio builder designed to help job seekers design premium, ATS-optimized, and professional resumes in minutes.

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Why Choose CVGrid?Unlike traditional text processors, CVGrid enforces standard A4 grid dimensions. This ensures that whatever template you choose will print beautifully without any formatting overflows.

Key highlights of CVGrid:

  • Standard A4 Templates: Architected to guarantee perfect page margins and exact printing heights.
  • AI Career Assistant: Wording optimization, cover letter generation, and key phrase recommendations powered by Google Gemini.
  • Resume Privacy & Control: Secure sharing links with optional password protection and custom URL slugs.
  • ATS Optimization: Clean semantic markup built to pass automated recruiter screens.

Quick Start Guide

Follow these simple steps to build and share your resume:

  1. Create your Account: Sign up using your email. We offer a free tier with standard templates.
  2. Enter your Profile Details: Populate your personal information, work history, skills, and projects in the builder dashboard.
  3. Select a Template: Choose from our collection of modern, minimalist, or creative designs. You can switch templates at any time.
  4. Optimize & Check ATS: Run the ATS checker to get a compatibility score and keywords check against your target job description.
  5. Publish and Export: Download your resume as a PDF or enable public sharing to generate a custom link.