Find out how to make a CV on your cell phone and download it as a PDF

With the advancement of technology and more and more people in the job market, it is possible and necessary to reinvent yourself when creating your resume or portfolio. If you are looking for a professional replacement and don’t have access to a computer or need a quick solution, knowing how to create a resume on your cell phone could be the solution.

So, check out some tips on how to create a resume on your cell phone for free and how to download it in PDF.

Tips for making a good CV

It is important to highlight the most relevant information about your professional career and the points that coincide with the profile of the position you are trying to fill. The document must be clear and objective and focused on the area you want.

Don’t lie, be direct and avoid spelling and grammar mistakes.

According to Catho, a recruitment and selection platform, the CV must have a maximum of two pages with all the information necessary for the position:

• Personal data must be current;
• The document must only include a photo if it is relevant to the vacancy and the image must be of good quality and in a professional format;
• The document must not contain spelling or timeline errors (in relation to the dates of other work or training experiences, for example);
• Your objective must be very clear about the position or area in which you want to work;
• Information must always be true

The CV must contain information such as your personal data, your professional objective (whose position and area must have the same description as the vacancy for which you are applying), your professional experience, academic training, additional training (courses and other activities) and the languages.

How to make a resume on your cell phone

Creating a CV on a computer can be much easier, but it is not impossible to do it on a cell phone. There are several practical tools with pre-made templates for you, just edit them.

Check below how to make a CV on your cell phone using some programs and applications without complications:

By Word

In addition to the desktop version of the text editor, it is also possible to download Word on your cell phone, but for free.

The tool only has a few differences, but it is still possible to use the pre-made templates and customize them.

Check out how to make a CV in Word on your cell phone below:

When downloading the Word app (whether for Android or IOS), simply click on the plus sign in the top right corner of the screen and select a template of your choice, click on the file and edit it with your information.

How to Save to PDF or Word?

• After editing your file, select the three dots in the top right corner and click “save as”.
• Choose a name for your file and where you want to save it (on your device, in the cloud, if you have an account, or in another location), choose the folder where you want to store the document and click save, so the file will have the docx extension, that of word.

How to make a CV on your cell phone and send it by email using Word:

• To save the file as a PDF, simply click on the share button, select “share”, “share as attachment”, choose the PDF extension and select the option you prefer to share via whatsapp, email or copy the file to a folder on your cell phone.

Via Google Docs

To learn how to create a resume on your cell phone using Google Docs, just follow the steps below:

• Download the app on your Android or IOS
• When opening the app, click the plus sign icon in the bottom right corner of the screen
• Click on select model and choose one of your preference
• Fill in the file with your data and make any changes you prefer

How to Save to PDF or Word?

• After editing your file, click on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen
• Select the “share and export” option
• Click “save as” and choose the extension you prefer, be it word or PDF
• Click ok and a new tab will open with the file in the selected extension

By Canva

Known for having several templates ranging from Instagram stories to posters, Canva also offers the option to customize your resume even in the free version of the application.

• After downloading the tool on your Android or IOS, simply register or log in to a pre-existing account
• Using the magnifying glass in the app’s search tool, search for “resume” and choose a template of your choice
• Make any changes you want (they are automatically saved by the tool)

How to Save to PDF or Word?

On Canva it is not possible to download the document in Word, but you can download it in PDF and convert it to docx online, if you prefer.

• Once the file is ready, click the up arrow icon in the top right corner
• Select the “download” option and choose the desired option, such as standard PDF, and click download

Via the Curriculum Vitae app

A little different from other tools, the Curriculum Vitae application is exclusively for resumes. The tool is available for IOS and Android.

Just enter your details and the app generates a CV according to the chosen model. You can also upload an old template and make changes.

How to Save to PDF or Word?

To learn how to make a CV on your cell phone in PDF format in the curriculum vitae app, follow the steps below:

• After choosing the template and editing your resume, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the file.
• Select the “save PDF” option to download or “share PDF” to send by email or other means.

In the Curriculum Vitae it is not possible to download the document in the docx extension of Word.

Other tools

Via LinkedIn

If you already have a LinkedIn profile, simply click on the “me” icon in the top right corner of the screen, on “view profile”, click on “more” and select the “save as PDF” option.

If you don’t have one, just follow the steps to create an account.

However, unfortunately, it is only possible to download your CV from LinkedIn using a computer. It is not yet possible to download the PDF via the app on your cell phone.

App “Make Free Resume”

Similar to Curriculum Vitae, the Make CV application is also exclusive for this function.

The app also has fields to fill in and pre-ready templates.

Open the app and select your preferred language.

When filling in the fields with your data and choosing the best format for your resume, simply click on the “download” button below the template and the PDF download will begin.

The tool is free, but is only available for Android.

Go2Job App

Another well-known application is Go2Job, available for Android and iOS. Check out how to create a CV on your cell phone using this tool:

• When opening the app, the user must enter their name and position
• Click fill in and enter your details
• After including them, click on “choose model” and choose the one you think is best
• Viewing the finished CV, select “save”, and then again.
• In the “my resumes” tab, you can view the saved model and open it to download as a PDF or send by email or other means.

In addition to the tools mentioned above, there are other applications available to create your resume on your cell phone. Typing “make free resume” in the Play Store or App Store you can see several options.

Check out some alternatives below:

*With information from InvestNews

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