Resume Builder Guide
Step-by-step guide on using the resume builder
Personal Details Form
Enter your contact information including name, email, phone number, and address. This information appears at the top of your resume. All fields are optional, but we recommend filling in at least your name, email, and phone number.
- First Name & Last Name: Your full name as you want it to appear on your resume
- Email: Professional email address for potential employers to contact you
- Phone: Contact number (include country code for international resumes)
- Address: Your location (can be city, state/country or full address)
Professional Summary
Write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) highlighting your key qualifications and career objectives. This section appears near the top of your resume and gives employers a quick overview of who you are.
Tip: Keep your summary concise and focused. Highlight your most relevant experience and skills for the type of position you're seeking.
Work History
Add your work experience entries:
- Click "Add Work Experience" to create a new entry
- Enter your job title, company name, location, and dates
- Add bullet points describing your responsibilities and achievements
- Use action verbs and quantify results when possible (e.g., "Increased sales by 20%")
- Reorder entries by dragging them up or down
- Edit or delete entries using the action buttons
Best Practice: List your most recent experience first. Use 3-5 bullet points per position, focusing on achievements rather than just responsibilities.
Education
Add your educational background:
- Include degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
- Enter institution name, degree type, field of study, and dates
- Add GPA if it's impressive (typically 3.5+ for recent graduates)
- Include honors, awards, or notable achievements
Skills Management
Organize your skills:
- Add skills one at a time or in bulk (separated by commas)
- Skills are automatically saved and can be removed individually
- Include both technical and soft skills relevant to your field
- Consider organizing skills by category if you have many
Custom Sections
Add custom sections for additional information like:
- Projects and portfolios
- Publications and research
- Languages and certifications
- Volunteer work
- Professional associations
Each custom section can have a title and multiple entries with descriptions. This allows you to showcase additional qualifications that don't fit into standard resume sections.
Auto-Save Functionality
Your resume automatically saves as you type. Look for the save status indicator in the top-right corner of the builder. You'll see:
- "Saving...": Changes are being saved to the cloud
- "Saved": All changes have been saved successfully
- "Unsaved changes": There are changes that haven't been saved yet
You never have to worry about losing your work! Your resume is stored securely in the cloud, so you can access it from any device.