Resume Builder Market Report 2025

The resume builder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.29 billion in 2024 to $8.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing digitalization of job application processes, the growing adoption of online job portals, a higher use of word processing tools, a rising focus on professional branding, and the expanding role of applicant tracking systems (ATS) in the hiring process.

The resume builder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing use of video resumes and multimedia integration, a shift toward remote and hybrid work models, the rising use of blockchain for resume authentication, the growing popularity of career development platforms, and a heightened focus on soft skills and personal branding. Key trends expected in the forecast period include AI-powered resume optimization, integration with applicant tracking systems (ATS), automated content generation and suggestions, cloud-based resume building, mobile app-based resume builders, and voice-activated resume creation.

The increasing number of job applications is expected to drive the growth of the resume builder market. Job applications are formal documents or online forms submitted by individuals when seeking employment. The rise in job applications can be attributed to the evolving employment landscape, where people are continually searching for opportunities that match their skills, career goals, and aspirations, while adjusting to changing professional expectations. Resume builders simplify the application process by offering professionally designed templates, optimizing keyword usage for applicant tracking systems (ATS), and ensuring that resumes are well-structured and tailored, which improves a candidate’s chances of landing an interview. For example, in November 2024, Tribepad Holdings Group Limited, a UK-based private company, reported that the average number of applications per job had reached 48.7, showing a significant increase from prior months. This marked a 286% rise in applications per job compared to November 2023. As a result, the increasing number of job applications is driving the growth of the resume builder market.

Companies in the resume builder market are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve resume customization, enhance keyword matching, and provide a better user experience. AI tools in resume builders automate the formatting process, suggest keywords, and offer personalized content recommendations, helping to increase the chances of a successful job application. For instance, in November 2024, Adecco Group, a US-based recruitment firm, introduced Resume Maker, a free AI-powered tool that helps job seekers quickly create professional resumes. This tool streamlines the job application process and increases accessibility to job opportunities. Key features of the Resume Maker include speech-to-text functionality, multilingual support for over 50 languages, various professional templates, AI-driven content suggestions, and compatibility with ATS.

In March 2023, Pairin Inc., a US-based social enterprise, acquired Savviest for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Pairin plans to integrate AI-powered resume and cover letter technology into its platform, enhancing career development tools for students and job seekers while improving case management solutions. Savviest Inc., a US-based company, specializes in resume building, job application tracking, and career coaching services.

Major players in the resume builder market are Indeed Inc., Canva Pty. Ltd., Fiverr International Ltd., CakeResume, LiveCareer Ltd., ResumeHelp, VisualCV, Zety, Novoresume, ResumeGenius, Enhancv, ResumeLab, Wozber, Resumonk, Resumes Planet, Kickresume, Hiration Inc., MyPerfectResume, ResumeNerd, FlowCV.

North America was the largest region in the resume builder market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in resume builder report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the resume builder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A resume builder is an online tool or software designed to assist individuals in quickly and easily creating professional resumes. By offering templates and guiding users through the process of entering personal and career details, this tool streamlines the resume creation process and ensures a polished, job-ready result.

The primary types of resume builders are cloud-based and on-premises. A cloud-based resume builder allows users to create, update, and access their resumes from any device with internet access. These builders support various resume formats, such as chronological, functional, combination, and targeted. They cater to different job levels, including entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level positions. Resume builders are used by both individuals and commercial users across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, education, and retail.

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The resume builder consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as customizable templates, guided steps, content suggestions, resume formatting, job-specific tailoring, cover letter assistance, and resume review. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The resume builder market also includes sales of resume templates, cover letter templates, portfolio builders, resume builder software, and job matching tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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