/FOSS-Resume

An easy website where you can input Linkedin handle or straight up get inputs from the user, and create resumes for free. We will specialise in creating cool resumes that are ATS friendly and also that looks really cool and refreshing compared to other mundane resumes

FOSS Resume Builder

Project Overview

The Resume Builder website is designed to help users effortlessly create modern, visually appealing resumes that are optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The system allows users to input their LinkedIn handle or manually enter details and generates a customized resume in various formats.

Features

1. User Authentication

  • User registration and login functionality.
  • Option to log in with LinkedIn to streamline the process.

2. Profile Input

  • Input form for users to manually enter personal information, education, work experience, skills, etc.
  • LinkedIn integration for automatic data retrieval (with user's consent).
  • Real-time validation to ensure completeness and accuracy.

3. Resume Templates

  • A selection of modern and visually appealing resume templates.
  • Customization options for font, color, and layout.

4. ATS Optimization

  • Integration of ATS-friendly keywords and formatting guidelines.
  • Preview feature to allow users to see how their resume might be parsed by ATS.

5. Download and Sharing

  • Option to download the resume in various formats (PDF, Word, etc.).
  • Shareable links to view and download the resume.

6. Responsive Design

  • Mobile-friendly design for users on different devices.

7. User Dashboard

  • Centralized dashboard for users to manage and edit their resumes.
  • History of past resumes created.

8. Analytics

  • Basic analytics to track user engagement and popular templates.

9. SEO Optimization

  • Implement best practices for search engine optimization to improve visibility.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend:

    • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
    • React.js for dynamic user interfaces

  • Backend:

    • Node.js / Python FastAPI for server-side development
    • Express.js as the web application framework
    • Firebase for user data storage

  • Authentication:

    • OAuth for LinkedIn integration
    • JWT for user authentication

  • ATS Optimization:

    • Implement ATS-friendly parsing libraries or APIs.

Feel free to customize this template based on your specific requirements and development preferences.