ResumUp

ResumUp is an AI-powered online resume builder that helps job seekers create ATS-optimized resumes, score them against applicant tracking systems, and generate matching cover letters. The platform runs entirely in the browser and is designed by a team featured in Forbes, Time, CBS News, LifeHacker, The Muse, and Business Insider.

What is ResumUp?

ResumUp is a web-based AI resume builder and ATS checker. It takes user input from scratch, an uploaded resume, or a LinkedIn profile, and produces ATS-friendly resumes, cover letters, and a resume score with feedback. It offers over 20 resume templates and a real-time preview as you type. The tool is marketed as a job search copilot for 2026, with a built-in ATS checker that runs 20+ checks in under a minute.

Key Features

• AI Resume Writer — Generates professional summaries and bullet points for work experience from your skills and background; accepts custom prompts and can rephrase existing content to match a job description.
• ATS Resume Checker — Performs 20+ ATS checks and keyword analysis in under a minute, returning a resume score and specific feedback points.
• 20+ Templates — Includes Catalyst, Craft, Visionary, Panorama, Classic, Sculpt, Voyage, and Professional Edge, with basic, simple, professional, and ATS-friendly designs for any industry.
• Real-time Preview — The builder shows live formatting as you type, so you can adjust sections, spacing, fonts, and colors instantly.
• Template Switching — Change templates from the builder without losing your data; preview your content on different designs.
• LinkedIn Import — Import your LinkedIn profile directly to create a resume that highlights your key skills and achievements.
• Compactness Control — Adjust spacing and font size to fit more content onto one page without cutting anything out.
• Cover Letter Generator — Create an AI-generated cover letter to accompany your resume (included in paid plans).

Who is it for?

• Recent graduates and freshers — Build a professional resume from scratch with AI guidance and choose from simple, ATS-friendly templates.
• Job seekers facing rejections — Use the ATS checker and AI writer to align resumes with job descriptions and increase interview call rates.
• Career switchers — Customize resume content with custom prompts to highlight transferable skills for new roles.
• Busy professionals — Save time by generating tailored resumes and cover letters in minutes, then focus on interview preparation.

What can you do with ResumUp?

• Tailor resumes to job postings — Paste a job description and let AI rewrite your summary and experience bullets to incorporate the right keywords and qualifications.
• Score and fix ATS compatibility — Upload an existing resume or use a new one; the ATS checker validates formatting, layout, and keywords against a job description, then gives a score and feedback.
• Import LinkedIn data — Transform a LinkedIn profile into a formatted resume without retyping everything.
• Generate cover letters — Use the AI cover letter generator to produce a matching cover letter that explains career gaps, goals, and interest in the position.

How does ResumUp work?

Start by building from scratch or uploading an existing resume; the platform automatically extracts details from the upload. Next, select one of 20+ templates, then use the AI writer to craft and tailor content to your target job. Finally, run the ATS checker to get a resume score and feedback in under a minute.

Pricing

ResumUp has a free tier that includes most features and templates. Paid plans are Monthly at $29 per month, Yearly at $8.25 per month (billed annually), and Lifetime for a one-time payment of $149. All paid plans include the AI resume builder, ATS checker, all premium templates, AI cover letter generator, unlimited resumes and cover letters, job tracker, Chrome extension (beta), LinkedIn profile optimisation (coming soon), and personalized support.