Resume & Application Help
Tools and tips to make your resume stand out and get past the robots.
Free Resume Builders
Build a professional resume in minutes. No design skills needed.
Reactive Resume
Best free resume builder. Open source, no account required, multiple templates, export to PDF.
Canva Resume Templates
Beautiful drag-and-drop templates. Great for creative roles. Requires free account.
Google Docs Templates
Simple, ATS-friendly templates. Just need a Google account.
Resume.com
Simple builder for quick resumes. Good for basic needs.
Novoresume
Modern templates with some premium features. Good free tier.
Resume Checkers & ATS Tools
Make sure your resume gets past the applicant tracking systems (ATS) that filter applications before humans see them.
5 Resume Tips That Actually Work
Use keywords from the job posting
ATS systems scan for exact matches. Copy important words from the job description into your resume.
Quantify your achievements
"Increased sales by 25%" beats "Improved sales performance." Use numbers whenever possible.
Keep it to one page
Unless you have 10+ years of directly relevant experience, one page is enough.
Use a simple format
No tables, columns, graphics, or fancy fonts. ATS systems can't read them properly.
Proofread twice, then have someone else check
One typo can cost you the interview. Fresh eyes catch what you miss.