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Best AI to make a resume — for beginners

Turn your work history into a clean resume that fits the job. Here are 4 tools, easiest first. Our pick: ChatGPT.

ChatGPT

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Free plan with unlimited text chats; uploads, images and voice are limited. Paid Plus is $20/mo; see chatgpt.com/pricing for Go and other plans. No card to start.

The first thing to typeHelp me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.
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Microsoft Copilot

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Free and familiar if you use Windows or Edge; fewer extras than others.

Free app. Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/mo) adds Copilot inside Word, Excel and PowerPoint. No card to start.

The first thing to typeRewrite this text so it sounds kind but clear, and keep it under 100 words: [paste your text]
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Canva

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Huge template library; AI extras are capped on the free plan.

Free plan includes a small monthly AI allowance. Background remover is paid. See canva.com/pricing for Pro prices. No card to start.

The first thing to typeCreate an Instagram post announcing our bake sale this Saturday at 10am, warm and cheerful colors.
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Teal

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Guided resume builder that suggests bullet points; lots of extra job-search features to ignore at first.

Free Forever plan with unlimited resumes and job tracking. Teal+ is $13/week, $29/30 days or $79/90 days. No card to start.

The first thing to typePaste a job ad you like, then ask: Rewrite my last job's bullet points so they match the keywords in this posting.
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Quick tips

  • Start with the free plan. You can always upgrade later.
  • Be specific: say who it's for, the tone, and how long.
  • Don't paste private info (passwords, bank or medical details).
  • Check facts before you rely on them — AI can be confidently wrong.

Common questions

What is the best AI to make a resume for beginners?

Our top pick is ChatGPT (5/5 for beginners): Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Is there a free AI to make a resume?

Yes. These start free with no card: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Canva, Teal.

What should I type first?

Try this in ChatGPT: Help me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.

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