More programs to create resumes

In the previous post we mentioned three programs Helpful when applying for a new job. In this one we will continue to list more tools for creating resumes.

When creating a resume, it is necessary to decide whether to prioritize creativity, ease of reading, or completeness of the information. The best option will depend on the type of work.

More programs to create resumes

JSON Summary

This program open source was born with the intention of being the standard for creating resumes in JSON format. It was created by developers to make it easier for developers to get a job.

JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation and is a data exchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and at the same time easy for computers to parse and generate. The developers of the application chose this format because they consider it lightweight and easy to use.

The program is used from the command line on Windows, Linux and OSX and has more than 400 themes iInstallable from npm, the NodeJS package manager. There is also an extension for Chrome that allows you to import data from Linkedin.

wtf sum up

It is a web-based tool that allows you to create a resume with a simple design by dragging and dropping or changing the position of the switches. It is designed in React and NextJS and can be used via the web or downloaded from GitHub. Does not require registration.

It can be saved in JSON or PDF format.

Suddy

Es a generator of static sites that Based on the resume data expressed in JSON format, it creates a website that can be uploaded to a server to be viewed online. The template cannot be changed.

The static site generator is a program to which certain data is added and then it is compiled, resulting in HTML and CSS code.

JSON-LD Summary

Another open source application that can be used from Your Website or by downloading and installing the program on a web server.

The program allows you to create resumes visually using the browser. Some of its characteristics are:

• Create resumes suitable for AI-based recruitment tools.
• Selection from six resume templates.
• Customizable design and structure.
• Translation to Spanish.
• Possibility to vary the color combination.
• Possibility of changing the typography.

ResumeGenie

This program has integrated the open source character recognition tool Tesseract to facilitate the digitization of resumes in print format.

Some features:

• Easy to use interface for creating and editing resumes.
• All features are available free of charge.
• Export to PDF in one click.
• Design and changes of customizable sections.
• Dark mode support.
• Multiple templates.
• In the future, integration with Artificial Intelligence tools is promised to facilitate the creation of resumes.

ezcv

We finally have a tool which is not based on web technologies but on Python. Although it is also a generator of static sites, in this case for the creation of resumes and portfolios. It is ideal for those who need to show their work online.

Some features of the program are:

• Extensive collection of templates.
• Flexible templates with Jinja2, a templating language for use with Python.
• Customizing files and configuration sections.
• Use of the Markdown language for formatting.
• Creation of sites using HTML.
• Integration with Google traffic analysis tools.

resume life

Other tool for the creation of resumes with the novelty that In addition to PDF and HTML, it allows export in .doc format.

The program allows:

• Create, delete and recover account data.
• Add and edit resumes
• Share resumes using a link.
• See the different curricula created.

The truth is that I don't know if the use of these tools is justified, at least the ones that produce printable resumes. But, the good thing about open source is that it gives us options.