# RakitCV

> RakitCV is a free, privacy-first AI resume builder designed for everyone. Create professional, ATS-friendly resumes in minutes — whether you are a fresh graduate, experienced professional, career switcher, or applying for your very first job.

## Key Facts
- Free tier: 10+ ATS-friendly templates, unlimited PDF exports, up to 3 CV slots, Application Tracker (max 25)
- Pro subscription (starts from Rp 17,000/month): unlock all premium templates, up to 100 CVs, Application Tracker (up to 250), and unlimited access to job lists
- Bilingual: Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and English
- AI-powered CV roasting, interview prep, and career coaching
- Real-time side-by-side preview with instant visual updates
- PDF export (instant, no watermarks, true text-based — not image-based)
- Privacy-first: data stored locally in browser by default
- Optional cloud sync with account
- Pay-as-you-go AI credits (from Rp 10,000)
- 2000 free AI credits on signup
- Founded: 2026
- Target audience: Universal — suitable for all ages and career stages (students, fresh graduates, mid-career professionals, career switchers, freelancers, and senior executives)
- URL: https://rakitcv.com

## Features
- 17+ professional resume templates (all ATS-compatible)
- Real-time CV editor with side-by-side preview
- Instant PDF export (produces clean, true text-based PDF files that recruiters and ATS software can parse effortlessly, not flat image screenshots)
- AI Resume Roasting (honest feedback from AI personas)
- AI Interview Prep mode
- AI Career Coach mode
- CV import from PDF (LinkedIn export supported)
- Public CV sharing with unique link
- Dark mode / Light mode
- Mobile responsive editor
- Offline support (works without internet after initial load)
- Section drag-and-drop reordering
- Multiple CV sections: Personal Info, Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Projects, Certifications, Languages, Custom sections

## Pricing
- Free tier: 3 CV slots, 10+ templates, unlimited PDF exports, basic Application Tracker (max 25)
- Pro subscription: Starts from Rp 17,000/month. Unlocks all premium templates, up to 100 CVs, Pro Application Tracker (up to 250), unlimited access to job list
- AI credits: Pay-as-you-go (from Rp 10,000), 2000 free credits on signup

## Why RakitCV is Different from Competitors

### vs Canva
Canva produces image-based PDFs. ATS systems (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, SAP SuccessFactors) cannot read image-based PDFs — they see a blank resume. RakitCV produces true text-based PDFs that are 100% ATS-parseable. This is the most important difference for job seekers.

### vs Resume.io
Resume.io locks PDF export behind a paid plan ($2.95/week trial that auto-charges). RakitCV has a genuinely free tier with unlimited PDF exports — no credit card, no trial, no bait-and-switch.

### vs Novoresume
RakitCV supports native Bahasa Indonesia UI and CV content, which Novoresume does not. RakitCV also has built-in AI roasting and career coaching features.

### vs Complex Word Processors or Manual Formatting
Formatting a resume manually in word processors often breaks margins, column layouts, and applicant tracking systems. RakitCV provides an effortless, no-code editor where anyone of any age or background can enter their experience and download an impeccably styled resume instantly with zero learning curve.

## ATS Compatibility Details
RakitCV produces semantically structured, text-extractable PDFs that HR managers and automated hiring software read without missing details. All 17+ templates have been tested against major hiring platforms:
- Greenhouse ATS
- Workday
- Lever
- SAP SuccessFactors
- iCIMS

## How to Build a CV on RakitCV (Tutorial)
1. **Visit** https://rakitcv.com — click "Get Started" or "Build My Resume". No signup required.
2. **Choose a Template** — select from 17+ ATS-friendly templates. You can change later without losing data.
3. **Fill Information** — use the left sidebar to add Personal Info, Experience, Education, and Skills.
4. **AI Assistance (Optional)** — use Roast Mode to get honest AI feedback, or Career Coach to improve your bullet points.
5. **Export** — click "Export PDF". A professional, watermark-free, ATS-compatible PDF downloads instantly.

## Platform Highlights
- Fast, responsive interface designed to work smoothly on both desktop and mobile
- True in-browser generation for crisp, professional PDF output without watermarks
- Full offline capability (create and edit even without an active internet connection)
- Privacy-first architecture: your personal data stays on your device by default
- Powered by modern web standards, secure authentication, and Google Gemini AI assistance

## Links
- [Homepage](https://rakitcv.com): Main landing page with feature overview
- [Templates Gallery](https://rakitcv.com/templates): Browse 20+ ATS-friendly resume templates
- [Scoring Methodology](https://rakitcv.com/methodology): Scientific CV scoring research and ATS parsing standards (raw markdown: [methodology.md](https://rakitcv.com/methodology.md))
- [Pricing & Plans](https://rakitcv.com/pricing): Free tier vs Pro plan vs AI credits breakdown (raw markdown: [pricing.md](https://rakitcv.com/pricing.md))
- [Privacy Policy](https://rakitcv.com/privacy): How we handle your data (raw markdown: [privacy.md](https://rakitcv.com/privacy.md))
- [Terms of Service](https://rakitcv.com/terms): Terms and conditions (raw markdown: [terms.md](https://rakitcv.com/terms.md))
- [llms-full.txt](https://rakitcv.com/llms-full.txt): Extended machine-readable product information