Creating Your First CV

Create a NeonCV account with email, Google, or another supported provider (Clerk handles authentication).

Step 2: Create a Persona (Optional but Recommended)

Go to Personas in the sidebar and create a profile describing your skills, experience, and target role. You can also import from an existing CV/PDF via the AI import feature. See Personas.

Step 3: Enter Job Context

On the home page (Generate CV), paste a job description or describe your target role in the text area.

Step 4: Select a Persona

Choose a persona from the dropdown to tailor content to your profile.

Step 5: Configure Advanced Parameters

Design Style: Minimal, Recommended, Aesthetic, Graphical.
Length: Single page or two pages.
Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch.
Paper Size: A4 or Letter.
Match Mode: Controls tailoring strength.

Step 6: Generate

Click Generate. The AI produces a LaTeX CV and renders it as a PDF preview.

Step 7: Refine

Use the AI Edit prompt to request changes (e.g. "shorten the summary"). Re-generate as needed.

Step 8: Download

Click the download button to save your CV as a PDF.

Coming Soon

Duplicate CV – Quick cloning for experiments and tailoring.
Archive CVs – Keep your workspace tidy with archivable versions.
Mobile preview – See how your CV appears across devices.
Share links – Share a secure link to your CV.

Tips

Create a persona first for better results.
Use clear, specific job descriptions.
Experiment with different design styles.

Creating Your First CV

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