Features

Last Updated  6 JUN 2025
Resume Designer is packed with features. With our guiding principal of transparency and trust, we want our customers to be as informed as possible before choosing our product.

Managing Documents

Resume Designer allows users to create and manage documents like resumes and coverletters. Here we list the features available with all documents.

Resumes

A resume is a document that is shared with recruiters and employers to showcase your skills and experience. Employers use this document to help craft interview questions and evaluate whether you fit the role they are trying to fill. Resume Designer allows you to create a resume with all your information and maintain it in one place.
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Coverletters

A coverletter is used to specifically address an employer about a position you are interested in. Providing a tailored coverletter can highlight your interest in the role and show that you understand the role's requirements and how you fit those requirements. Similar to Resume editing, Resume Designer allows you to create coverletters and maintain them in the same way.
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Organize your documents

Name and tag your documents to help with organizing. This is especially useful when you have coverletters specific to a position.
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Multiple documents

For most users, a single resume is perfect, but having the ability to create multiple allows you to tailor the document to the role or person. You can use this feature to test out new layouts and design changes without fear of saving something you were trying out.
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Recruiter

Shared document links

As a recruiter, you want your candidates to have the best chances to get their dream job. With this feature you can share a document to candidate without them having a Resume Designer account and collaborate. This can also be used to help someone create their first resume/coverletter.
NOTE: You don't have to be a recruiter to sign up for the Recuiter plan.
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Your documents, anywhere

We store your documents in a secure and central location so that you can access your documents from anywhere.
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Create, update & delete documents

No matter what plan you are on, you are able to create, update and delete documents. This gives you full control of your information.
NOTE: On the Basic plan you can only have one Resume. If you want access to multiple documents and/or coverletters, you'll need to upgrade to the Pro or Recruiter plan.
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Copy documents

Want to try out a different template or reword something without messing up your document? Copy it and try it out!
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Recruiter

Download your data

Resume Designer provides the ability to download your document. The purpose of this is to save your data locally for importing it later. The format is JSON and most of it is human readable.
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Import data

The only import formats that are supported is the custom format when you download as described above. We don't offer import of Word, PDF, or other formats due to security. Those document types can contain harmful or malicious content.
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Print to PDF

The last step is to generate a PDF and send it as part of your application to a position. To support this, we leverage the native print feature of your browser. This has pros and cons - the con is that it's a few more clicks, but the pro is that the output is exactly what you see in the preview and it's super fast.
If you experience an issue, please submit a support ticket and include the name of your browser (Chrome, Edge, FireFox, Safari, etc.), operating system (Windows, Linux, Mac), and the name of the document you are having an issue with.
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Editing Documents

You get full access to all document editing features with any of the pricing options. Document editing includes previews, formatting, templates, and more.
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Document preview

Preview the document as you are editing it real-time. Use the preview to quickly try out new templates, colors, fonts and content changes.

Picture & icon import

Some templates support showing icons and a profile picture. You can upload any image in a supported format. We'll resize the uploaded image to fit it's use on the document.

Text formatting

When authoring work experience or other content, you need some flexiblity in how that content is presented. The following features are supported in the text editor:
  • Format text with bold, italic, & underline styles.
  • Bulleted & numbered lists
  • Links

Document templates

One of the major advantages of Resume Designer are the templates. The templates are professionally designed and customizable. Switching between templates is a easy - just click the one you want to try and all your information is reformatted automatically.

Customize column widths

Some of the templates have multiple columns in their layout. Along with choosing the template, you can choose how large you want those columns to be.

Content ordering

As you add content to your document, you have full control over the order of that content. Want your work experience first? Want to showcase a project of yours at the top? No problem!

Customize colors

Every template has a default color palette. Don't worry though, you can change every color and create your own colors. Text, backgrounds, links, borders, and more are customizable.

Customize font

The default font for each template has been selected, but you don't have to use it. Resume Designer offers over 15 fonts to choose from! In addition, you can set the base font size and weight!

Types of Document Content

What makes a good resume or coverletter is the content you provide. Clear, factual, and complete content is critical to getting past scanners and getting your potential employer to notice. To support that, Resume Designer offers a host of default content types for you to add to your documents.

Basic information

Name, current title, and profile picture are the key starting elements to both resumes and coverletters. An employer needs to know you and what role you are currently in.
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Coverletter

Contact information

Clear communication is critical when wading through a large candidate pool - for that reason, we offer the ability to add contact information like your email addres, phone number, address, website, etc.
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Coverletter

Professional Summary

This is your opportunity to talk yourself up and really impress that employer. Give a brief description of your experience, skills, and strengths to build a foundation for the rest of the content.
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Work experience

For some industries, experience is everything. Resume Designer allows you to create a full history of your career with helpful information like your title, description & dates of employment and the company's name, location, & website. Use the description to call out important details that are applicable to the job you are applying for.
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Education

Formal education is important and often a prerequisite for some positions. Use this content type to give a history of your education and highlight key achievements during that time. Reference the institution, your major, & graduation year.
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Skills

Listing your skills make it easy for employers to identity candidates that match without having to read a long document. You can add any skill you desire and set the skill level (from novice to expert).
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Licenses & Certifications

Many industries require a license to perform a specific job function. Other industries use certifications as a way to guarantee that a candidate has the necessary experience or skill to perform in the role. Add licenses and/or certifications to your resume along with the date acheived, the institution, and a link.
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Project information

Along with work experience, skills, and so on, mentioning any high-visibility projects you've been a part of is great way to prove your the right choice. Add a name & description, then top it off with a link where the employer can find further information.
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Publications

Have you published books, journals, research, etc.? This is a great way to show your contributions to your field or industry. Just like projects - add a name, description and a link where more information could be found.
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Social links

Social media is engrained in our society today. Got a LinkedIn profile where you are really active? Share it using this feature!
Resume

Custom

Want to mention something that's not in the categories described above? No problem! Use the custom content type to add any information with a title, subtitle, and description.
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Addressed-to information

When authoring a coverletter, it's important to use the name, email, title, etc. of the person you are communicating with to show you put effort into applying for the role. As simple as it may sound, sending a coverletter might give you that edge above other candidates.
Coverletter

Letter content

This is the bulk of the coverletter's purpose. Here you identify yourself, address how the role fits you perfectly, and shows that you aren't just applying, but that you really want the position. It can show a level of enthusiasm and interest to get a potential employer thinking.
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Signature

For an even more personal touch, you can add a signature (not required) to the end of the letter.
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