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3 Simple Steps

1 Add a resume pdf: or create from scratch
2 Preview design: and make edits
3 Download new resume: and apply with confidence

Free Forever: RapidResume is created with the belief that everyone should have free and easy access to a modern professional resume design
Indian Best Practices: RapidResume has built-in best practices for the Indian job market and works well with top ATS platforms used by Indian companies
Privacy Focus: RapidResume stores data locally in your browser so only you have access to your data and with complete control
Open-Source: RapidResume is an open-source project, and its source code can be viewed by anyone on its GitHub repository

Questions & Answers

Q1. What is a resume builder? Why is a resume builder better than a resume template doc?

There are two ways to create a resume today. One option is to use a resume template, such as an office/google doc, and customize it according to your needs. The other option is to use a resume builder, an online tool that allows you to input your information and automatically generate a resume for you.

Using a resume template requires manual formatting work, like copying and pasting text sections and adjusting spacing, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. It is easy to run into formatting issues, such as using different bullet points or font styles after copying and pasting. On the other hand, a resume builder like RapidResume saves time and prevents formatting mistakes by automatically formatting the resume. It also offers the convenience of easily changing font types or sizes with a simple click. In summary, a resume builder is easier to use compared to a resume template.

Q2. What uniquely sets RapidResume apart from other resume builders and templates?

Other than RapidResume, there are some great free resume builders out there, e.g. Reactive Resume, FlowCV. However, RapidResume stands out with 2 distinctive features:

1. RapidResume is designed specifically for the Indian job market and best practices.
Unlike other resume builders that target a global audience and offer many customization options, RapidResume intentionally only offers options that are aligned with Indian best practices. For example, it excludes the option to add a profile picture to avoid bias and discrimination. It offers only the core sections, e.g. profile, work experience, education, and skills, while omitting unnecessary sections like references. Additionally, RapidResume only offers a top-down single column resume design as opposed to a two-column design, because single column design works best for ATS.

2. RapidResume is super privacy focused.
While other resume builders may require email sign up and store user data in their databases, RapidResume believes that resume data should remain private and accessible only on the user’s local machine. Therefore, RapidResume doesn’t require sign up to use the app, and all inputted data is stored in the user’s browser that only the user has access to.

Q3. Who created RapidResume and why?