How to use Resume

Getting Started

You have three ways to start building your resume:

• Start fresh — click Start Building and fill in each section from scratch.
• Import a PDF — upload an existing resume and our AI will parse it into an editable format.
• Continue editing — your work is saved automatically in your browser. Just come back and pick up where you left off.

Bring Your Own API Key

Resume uses AI to improve your bullet points, tailor your resume to job descriptions, and score ATS compatibility. To use these features, you need to provide your own API key from one of the supported providers:

• Google Gemini
• OpenAI (GPT-4o)
• Anthropic (Claude)
• DeepSeek

Click the settings icon in the top right, select a provider, paste your key, and hit Save. You can switch providers at any time.

Your Keys Stay on Your Machine

API keys are stored in your browser's local storage. They never leave your device and are never sent to our servers. When you use an AI feature, your browser calls the AI provider directly.

AI Features

• Bullet Improver — select a bullet point and get stronger, quantified variations.
• Job Tailoring — paste a job description and let AI rewrite your resume to match.
• ATS Score — check how well your resume matches a job description and get suggestions.

Resume Preview & Download

The live preview updates as you type. Your resume supports up to two pages — if content overflows the first page, a second page appears automatically. Use the zoom slider to adjust the preview size, and click Download to get a PDF.

Run It Locally

Resume is open source. Clone the repo and run it on your own machine:

View the full source on GitHub.