A Guest Post by Robert Morris
The time you spend creating and revising your resume is some of the most important time you spend in your job search. Without a great resume, you’re unlikely to ever be invited for an interview. The process is time-consuming, but it’s worth it. And thankfully, there are some great resources online that were specifically designed for this purpose. Here are 8 websites that can help you perfect your resume and increase your chances of landing your dream job.
#1 Novoresume
Novoresume is an online tool designed to help people create an impressive CV. It’s a free-to-use website and you’ll be able to download a one-page CV or resume without any watermarks after a quick sign up. All you have to do is choose your favorite pre-designed template and start customizing. There are also paid premium subscriptions for those who’d like to make longer CVs or resumes.
#2 NinjaEssays Resume Help
Want to leave the resume writing to the pros? NinjaEssays’ team of professional writers can take care of it for you. While you might be able to write a grammatically correct, structural sound resume, NinjaEssays can make sure you avoid the common mistakes in language and metaphor that will get your resume thrown out by the hiring manager. And all the writers have advanced degrees, so your writer will have knowledge and experience in your chosen career field.
#3 ResumUP
Endorsed by Time, Forbes, and Business Insider, ResumUP lets users create stunning resumes from a variety of templates, depending on your skill set and career field. For instance, designers can create an “Infographic Resume” that is entirely visual. Once created, you can use the resume to apply for jobs directly from the site. Users need to pay a small monthly fee to use the templates.
#4 CV Maker
Unlike ResumUP, CV Maker has the distinct benefit of being totally free! You can input your data manually or via LinkedIn, and CV Maker will give you several options for clean, attractive resumes. Another great benefit is that CV Maker works in a vast variety of languages, from English and Spanish to Hungarian and Dutch.
#5 Help.PlagTracker
There is nothing that will get your resume thrown out faster than plagiarism. And it’s possible that you wouldn’t even know your resume contained any! If you use a resume template and don’t modify it enough, you could be tossed out. PlagTracker can find any parts of your resume that are plagiarized and rewrite them with original content.
#6 Represent
While Represent is less user-friendly than many of the other sites listed here, the capabilities are a bit better. Once you create an account, you can design a resume, apply for jobs, and receive feedback and analysis about your resume and job search. Additionally, Represent will suggest jobs that match your skills and experience.
#7 VisualCV
In addition to helping you create a stunning resume, VisualCV also helps you create an online portfolio and a custom landing page. So, you can create a brand for yourself and your resume that expands across the Internet. VisualCV is endorsed by The Wall Street Journal, Mashable, and CNN.
#8 PosterMyWall
PosterMyWall has a wide variety of resume templates. You just need to select one, customize it with your information, and download it! PosterMyWall is a one-stop online solution that will boost your professional resume. And best of all, it works on computers, tablets, and even your smartphone so you can easily make those last-minute changes on the go.
Honorable Mentions (Added by Jarie)
Canva is a pretty awesome design tool that just so happens to have a resume builder. If you have not used Canva, it’s super simple and the results make you look like you spent a ton on a real designer. I personally use it for lots of things other than resumes. It’s my go-to design tool.
Zety has a pretty slick looking resume builder that gives you a lot of options for formatting and even different colors. The process to create your resume is simple. They even have tips to make your resume sparkle. One thing that I like is that you can provide a link to your online resume if you get the professional version.
Design just got easy with Design Wizard’s easy-to-use graphic design software. You can create impressive videos and image designs in minutes. The free features also allow you to resize your designs, upload your fonts, photos, and logos, and create custom color palettes. Its library holds over 1 million premium images and thousands of high-quality videos, illustrations, and graphics. Every video and image has also been licensed for commercial use! They also have a resume template to create your perfect resume.
Resume.com also has a free version to build your resume. It also has job listings as well so that you can apply and directly send your resume directly to a job posting.
While these websites alone cannot guarantee you a great job, they can certainly help you create a resume worthy of your time. Take advantage of these resources, and get moving on the path to a better career!
Also published on Medium.
