Resume Builder V1.5

The resume editor built for ATS, tailoring, and real applications

A full-screen immersive workspace—not a toy template picker. Edit sections on the left, see a live A4 preview in the center, and run AI coaching on the right. Design templates, analyze ATS scores, scan job keywords, rewrite bullets, generate cover letters, and restore versions without losing your place.

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Resume sections

  • Personal information
  • Professional summary + ✨ AI rewrite
  • Work experience (drag-reorder, bullet writer)
  • Education & skills
  • Cover letter generator
Fit~1 page · 412 words
ReactNodeATS

Click any preview block to jump to its editor section. Word count updates every 500ms.

AI Coach

  • Tailor — job-aware settings
  • ATS Score — full breakdown
  • Suggestions — apply/dismiss fixes
  • Keywords — JD scan + add to skills

✏️ Edit mode — click tabs above to explore

Live A4 preview with zoom & page count
17+ production features in V1.5
Connected to AutoPilot & job tracker

Trust

Built for serious job searches—not vanity PDFs

Every feature connects to real application workflows: tailor, apply, track, and improve with evidence.

ATS-first templatesNo invented AI factsVersion history & diff5 export formatsExtension + AutoPilot syncMobile-friendly editor

Architecture

Immersive 3-zone editor at full viewport

When you open a resume, the app chrome hides and you get a dedicated editing environment: left panel for content, center canvas for live A4 preview with zoom and word count, and right panel for AI coaching or mode-specific tools.

Left · 300px

Sections, templates (Design), ATS breakdown (Analyze)

Center · A4 canvas

Live preview, zoom, tone bar, page/word count

Right · 320px

AI Coach, style controls, issues, version timeline

Editor modes

Four topbar tabs—each reshapes both side panels

Edit, Design, Analyze, and History switch the entire left and right panel content while keeping your canvas preview continuous.

Left panel

Resume sections

  • Personal information
  • Professional summary + ✨ AI rewrite
  • Work experience (drag-reorder, bullet writer)
  • Education & skills
  • Cover letter generator
  • Custom sections
  • Resume health widget

Right panel

AI Coach

  • Tailor — job-aware settings
  • ATS Score — full breakdown
  • Suggestions — apply/dismiss fixes
  • Keywords — JD scan + add to skills

Canvas: Click any preview block to jump to its editor section. Word count updates every 500ms.

V1.5 ship list

Every V1.5 feature, documented

V1.5

Design tab — templates + styling

Switch the editor to Design mode: pick from six resume templates with mini A4 thumbnails, then fine-tune colours, typography, spacing, and layout. All changes preview live; Apply style saves to your resume.

  • 6 templates: Classic, Modern, Minimal, Bold, Creative, Technical
  • 7 primary colour swatches + text colour presets
  • 6 font options, S/M/L sizing, compact/normal/relaxed spacing
  • 1 vs 2 column layout, centred/left header, 3 date formats
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V1.5

Analyze tab — full ATS breakdown

Dedicated analysis mode with a circular ATS dial, five section progress bars, grouped issues by severity, and one-click Fix with AI that navigates to the right editor field.

  • Section scores: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Format
  • Critical / Improvement / Good issue groups
  • Re-analyze button with skeleton loading
  • Persists lastAnalyzedAt timestamp
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V1.5

History tab — versions & compare

Timeline of auto-saves and manual snapshots. Restore any version or open a diff modal comparing old text to your current draft with highlighted changes.

  • Last 20 auto-saves + unlimited manual snapshots
  • Restore confirmation protects unsaved work
  • Compare versions side-by-side
  • API: GET/POST versions, restore endpoint
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V1.5

Live word, line & page count

Canvas toolbar shows ~pages · words · lines updated every 500ms. Colour-coded badges warn when you're at 1.5 pages (condense) or 3+ pages (too long).

V1.5

✨ AI section rewriter

Every summary and job description field has a sparkle button on the label—not inside the input. Choose tone (Professional, Concise, Impactful, ATS-optimised), generate, edit, and apply.

  • Popover UI with original + result
  • Never invents employers, dates, or metrics
  • Try again without losing context
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V1.5

Job description keyword scanner

Paste a job description in the Keywords tab. Scan returns found keywords (green chips) and missing keywords (red, clickable). Click missing → confirm → adds to your Skills list.

  • Red badge on Keywords tab = missing count
  • Server-side noun/tech term extraction
  • One-click add to skills
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V1.5

Cover letter generator (in-editor)

Full cover letter panel in the left section list. Target role, company, optional hiring manager, tone selection. Generates from your summary + top 3 experiences. Copy, download, print.

  • Stored on Resume.coverLetter
  • Formal / Friendly / Concise tones
  • Under 400 words, no invented facts
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V1.5

Duplicate for job + version diff

From the resumes hub, duplicate any resume for a specific job title. In the editor, compare any saved version against your current draft.

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V1.5

5 export formats

Export dropdown in the editor topbar: PDF, DOCX, plain text (ATS-safe ASCII), LinkedIn About-ready summary, and full JSON for developers.

  • Plain text strips HTML & special characters
  • LinkedIn export: summary + top 3 roles + skills
  • PDF/DOCX via server with template settings
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V1.5

Getting-started wizard

Empty resumes show an in-editor wizard: upload PDF/DOCX, import LinkedIn, start from scratch, or pick a template. Step 2 captures target role; step 3 pre-fills from your career profile.

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Roadmap & extras

10 additional major capabilities

Beyond V1.5 core—each solves a real job-search pain point.

New

Smart section ordering

AI recommends optimal section order based on your target role—e.g. skills-first for technical roles, experience-first for senior leadership. Reorder in preview via drag-and-drop.

New

Application packet export

Download a single package: resume PDF + cover letter + LinkedIn summary text + keyword match report—everything needed for one application.

New

Achievement metric library

Save quantified bullets you reuse across roles. Insert from library into any experience entry without retyping metrics you already validated.

New

Role variant manager

Link a base resume to role-specific copies (e.g. 'Product Manager' vs 'Program Manager'). Duplicate for job creates named variants while preserving lineage.

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New

Recruiter heatmap preview

Visual density overlay on your preview shows where recruiters and ATS parsers focus first—helps you front-load impact and avoid burying keywords.

New

Industry keyword packs

Pre-loaded skill and keyword sets for tech, healthcare, finance, creative, and operations. One click adds relevant terms you can honestly claim.

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New

Mentor review links

Share a read-only draft link with a coach or friend. They leave comments; you apply changes in the editor—no account required for viewers.

New

ATS parse simulation

See exactly what text an ATS extracts from your formatted resume—catch columns, headers, and tables that break parsers before you apply.

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New

Extension & AutoPilot sync

Saved resume versions flow to Chrome extension autofill and AutoPilot apply queue. Every application logs which resume version was used.

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New

Batch tailor queue

Queue multiple saved jobs to tailor against one resume. Review keyword gaps and AI suggestions in batch before opening the editor.

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Foundation

Core platform capabilities

Immersive 3-zone editor

Full viewport editor hides app chrome. Left panel (300px) for sections, center A4 canvas with zoom, right panel (320px) for AI coach. Collapsible rails on desktop; bottom sheets + FABs on mobile.

Live A4 preview

Real template rendering—not a static image. Click sections to navigate, drag to reorder blocks, fit-to-width zoom, tone rewriter bar on canvas.

Autosave + version snapshots

Saves every 30 seconds when dirty. Each save creates an auto-version. Manual Save and snapshot naming for milestones.

ATS-first templates

Six templates optimized for parsing and recruiter scan patterns—not decorative layouts that break ATS.

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Job-aware tailoring loop

Connect resume editing to job search tailor, ATS optimizer, and keyword scanner in one workflow.

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Responsible AI guardrails

AI rewrites and cover letters never invent facts. Disclaimers on every suggestion. Server-side keys only. Ownership checks on every resume ID.

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Templates

Six ATS-first templates

Switch in Design mode with live thumbnail preview.

Classic

ATS-friendly professional default

General applications

Modern

Accent colour sidebar layout

Tech & product roles

Minimal

Clean whitespace, subtle hierarchy

Senior & executive

Bold

Strong headings, dark accent

Creative leadership

Creative

Two-column visual layout

Design & marketing

Technical

Compact, skill-focused density

Engineering & data

Export

Five export formats—built for humans and parsers

PDFPrint-readyDOCXEditable WordPlain textATS-safe ASCIILinkedInAbout sectionJSONDeveloper API
  • PDF

    Print-ready, template-styled export via server

    Open →
  • DOCX

    Editable Word document for recruiters who request .docx

    Open →
  • Plain text (ATS-safe)

    ASCII-only, ordered sections—what parsers actually read

    Open →
  • LinkedIn summary

    About section text: summary + highlights + skills

    Open →
  • JSON

    Full resume object for developers and integrations

    Open →

Workflow

From blank page to submitted application

  1. 1

    Create or import

    Start blank, upload PDF/DOCX, or use the onboarding wizard. Pre-fill from your career profile when available.

  2. 2

    Edit & design

    Fill sections in Edit mode. Switch to Design for templates and typography. Preview updates in real time.

  3. 3

    Analyze & improve

    Run ATS analysis, fix critical issues, scan job keywords, and use ✨ rewrites—always review before applying.

  4. 4

    Tailor per job

    Duplicate for a specific role, tailor keywords, generate a cover letter, export your application packet.

  5. 5

    Apply & track

    Use the extension or AutoPilot with the correct resume version. Track outcomes in job tracker and analytics.

Compare

Why teams switch from standalone resume tools

Live A4 preview while editing

Yes — immersive 3-panel editor

Often side preview or PDF-only

ATS analysis in-editor

Dedicated Analyze tab + AI Coach

Separate tool or paid add-on

Keyword scan → add to skills

One-click from Keywords tab

Manual copy-paste lists

Version history + diff

Auto-save timeline + compare modal

Limited undo or paid versions

Cover letter in same workspace

Built into section list

Separate product

Connected to apply automation

AutoPilot + extension + job tracker

Standalone resume only

AI rewrite with tone control

Per-field ✨ with 4 tones

Generic paragraph rewrite

Plain text ATS export

First-class export format

Rare or missing

Platform map

Every related route in ApplyHolic

Resume Builder is the hub—expand each group to navigate the platform.

FAQ

Resume Builder questions

Is ApplyHolic Resume Builder free?

You can create resumes, use templates, and run limited free tools (ATS checker, keyword scanner) without a paid plan. Advanced AI rewrites, batch tailoring, and higher usage limits follow your plan entitlements—see Pricing for current limits.

Will my resume pass ATS systems?

We optimize for parseability: clean templates, plain text export, structure checks, and keyword evidence mapping. No tool can guarantee a 100% score—use Analyze mode to fix critical gaps before applying.

Does the AI invent experience or metrics?

No. Rewrite and cover letter prompts instruct the model to preserve facts from your content. Quantification is only added where your original text supports it. You review every suggestion before applying.

How many resume versions can I save?

Unlimited manual snapshots. Auto-saves keep the last 20 per resume. Duplicate for job creates a named copy linked to your hub.

Can I import an existing resume?

Yes. Upload PDF or DOCX on /resume/import, or start the onboarding wizard inside a new empty resume. LinkedIn import is available where configured.

What templates are available?

Six templates: Classic, Modern, Minimal, Bold, Creative, and Technical—each with live thumbnail preview in Design mode. Browse examples at /resume-templates and /resume-examples.

How does keyword scanning work?

Paste a job description in the Keywords tab (Edit mode) or use /tools/keyword-scanner. We extract tech terms and role language, compare to your resume content, and show found vs missing chips.

Can I use this with AutoPilot?

Yes. Saved resume versions sync to AutoPilot apply configuration and the Chrome extension. Each application logs which resume was used—see /product/autopilot.

What export formats are supported?

PDF, DOCX, plain text (ATS-safe), LinkedIn summary text, and JSON. Export from the editor topbar or profile export page.

Is my data secure?

Resumes are stored per-user with ownership checks on every API call. See /security, /privacy, and /data-retention for policies. AI calls use server-side keys only.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Mobile uses bottom sheets for edit and AI panels, FAB buttons, and mode tabs. Full editing is supported; immersive layout adapts to smaller screens.

How is this different from Resume.io or Teal?

ApplyHolic connects resume building to job search, tailoring, ATS history, cover letters, extension apply, and AutoPilot in one platform—not an isolated document editor.

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Create your first resume, import an existing PDF, or run a free ATS check—then upgrade sections with AI when you're ready.

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