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Novorésumé — Update your résumé for 2020
Novorésumé is a professional résumé and cover letter builder that allows you to create the perfect job application through an intuitive and playful process.
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What kind of person need a monthly subscription to edit their resume every month?
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@huangdun we chose this pricing model after testing multiple ones at the beginning, and the current one was the best according to the user's feedback and results.
When applying for a new job/internship it usually takes a couple of weeks to send different applications. As it is strongly advised by recruiters and employers to tailor each job application for each specific company/job opening; therefore creating a general résumé to apply at all jobs would be a mistake.
It is possible, however, to use the Basic account which is free of charge and have all the features needed to create a one-page résumé.
@huangdun @andreikurtuy That was a good question and even better answer. Nowadays is not about having one job and holding it for the rest of your life, in todays world, jobs and positions are switched quite frequently and as you said @andreikurtuy - one needs to tailor his/hers application according to position that he is applying to 👍
@mihec thank you for sharing your point. All the recruiters and employers we talked with expect a job application to be made for that exact position and company, therefore it is worth investing the time.
Interesting tool, but I think you could work more on the look of the CV. It feels a bit like a Word template. At least from the screenshots, the templates don't look very professional or modern to me.
@daninfpj thanks for the feedback. I would however, like to mention that there is a limit as to how modern or creative a CV can be. The reason behind our somewhat standardised look is because we’re trying to create a blend between something that is readable and looks good but it’s also functional. We needed to take into account what most recruiters expect when reading a CV and also the fact that the ATSs need to be able to recognize the format. We have the applicats best interest at heart and given the current standards in the application process we are very confident in our templates.
I hope this gives you a better understanding as why it is not really good to have something too modern or too different.
@letai_cristian I understand your point, I wasn't exactly talking about getting all creative with your template designs. Take a look at https://standardresume.co or https://resume.io/create-resume (I guess you have already). Those look professional and modern, while still being “standard” in a way that's easy to understand. ;)
Cheers! Best of luck with your product.
@daninfpj Thanks :) While you may think they look more modern because of the fonts used and the abundance of white space or icons, they allow for little customization.
Our templates, which you might find more 'word like', are thought out in such a way that they allow more content in one page and various levels of customization such as changing layouts per template, changing fonts type and size (3 different sizes) and even being customizable in multiple languages. Furthermore, we allow editing directly on the resume, so you can see in live time how your resume looks like and where you could fit more information. All of this because we want a larger audience to be able to benefit from our product.
Indeed. A template that has some strict requirements, can look better but has limitations. However, one that is greatly flexible from person to person while still upholding the recruiter standards and being easier to read and appealing is better :).
This is the reason why our templates have their specific look. They need to be approved by recruiters but also very flexible. But I have noted your feedback and we'll try to work more on it :)
@balupton we have decided to use the "résumé" in order to not be confused with the verb "resume". Also, the pronunciation is "résumé" even if it is written "resume".
"Résumé" is an acceptable English word, only the origin is French.
@andreikurtuy how can an english word not use the english alphabet? I'm sincerely perplexed.
@balupton I'm not a native English speaker, therefore I might be wrong, but also looking in the British Dictionary I found they used the word "résumé".
résumé
/ˈrɛzjʊˌmeɪ/
noun
1.
a short descriptive summary, as of events
2.
(US & Canadian) another name for curriculum vitae
Word Origin
C19: from French
Again, I might be wrong, in which case I apologize.
@balupton we got a message from one of our user that has seen your comment, but unfortunately could not comment here on PH, therefore I will add his explanation myself here so we can all learn something new:
"there's no such thing as an English alphabet per se, since it is basically the Latin Alphabet (used by English, French, Spanish, etc.) and that's why even if in English these signs are not used this doesn't mean that this is martian; and they're part of the alphabet... but not used in English."
Showing graph with skills is never a great idea. This is completely relative to the perspective of the one who is making it… I have seen a lot of people who thought they were great even if they where really bad…
@katrynvonfelsen thank you for your feedback. Once in the editor, the user has the option to choose among different graphs in the Skills section, or write them in a simple list without any visuals around them. Therefore it is up to the industry/company someone is applying for, whether or not to use them.
We have received numerous positive feedbacks from users who used the graph styles and after were hired were told that their resume stood out from the crowd and made the hiring manager interested in calling them for an interview.
In conclusion, it is a personal choice whether or not to use them, and it differs from job to job, therefore we are giving the user to choose what they think is best for their specific case.
@andreikurtuy To offer that possibility, is always a good thing. But my personal advice is always to let our reference talk for us. At my job, when we look for new talents, we often receive people who think they are awesome at something, but when we receive them and talk with them, we discover that they really suck at it. Always be aware of too much self-awareness.
Overall great product will continue to use would be even better if we were able to save the resumes and different formats other than PDF (i.e Word, Docs, etc.)
Pros:Easy to use UI, Unique layouts. Surprisingly fast to create great looking resumes with drag and drop functionality
Cons:Find the pricing bit high, ideally there is more room for customization of layouts, no upload feature to convert existing resumes
This is an excellent resume builder!
I like the templates and the ease of use.
A recommended tool for every professional!
Thank you Muneeb!
@muneeb_hassan_soomro
More templates will come soon :blush:
I have used this CV builder for about half a year already and landed numerous interviews and a job with the help of it!
Good thing is that all of your CVs are kept in one repository and very easy to edit according the needs of your new prospect job description.
Pros:Surprisingly easy way to build yourself a sexy looking CV and stand out from the rest.
Cons:I'd still love a bit more flexibility on the layout, more drag'n'dropping to break free out of pre-set layouts.
Could have version control.
Thank you Mikas for your support!
We will bring it up to the next Scrum Meeting, how we can create even more flexibility to our templates :blush:.
@thatchocolateguy thank you, Nem. It makes us really happy to hear that.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
would look forward to use this app next time I need a resume update
Pros:Very nice layout, page runs smooth, content very attractive
Cons:none I can see at this moment
Thank you for your feedback Cezar. Cannot wait to hear your feedback and experience next time when you'll update your résumé!
Say 6 months have passed and you want to update your old CV. But you forgot your damn password and have to go through everything again. The guys offer you a new access link in this case, so you don't have to worry about passwords or losing data.
Pros:Fluid user interface. Been using the guys for 2 years already, and believe me it's much harder to make a fancy CV without Adobe PS skills.
Cons:None.
Thank you, Andrei. We are really happy to see that users are happy and find useful the concept of the "Magic Link". The scenario that you described was on our mind when implementing it, and also it is one more password that you don't have to remember.
Great product, loved every second of using it!
Pros:Amazing interface, Amazing templates, Great results
Cons:Not much variety in the cover letter templates
Hi Product Hunt,
Stefan, CEO and Co-founder of Novorésumé here.
We started Novorésumé in 2016 with a vision to help people land jobs faster with a beautifully designed résumé that stands out and highlights the core strengths of the candidate.
Our vision statement is to end galactic unemployment and do it one impressive résumé at a time.
With this tool, we have removed the pains of having to build a résumé from scratch, which frankly, can be time-consuming and a little dull looking. Our research shows it takes 6-7 seconds for the recruiter to skim through the résumé and determine if the candidate is right for the position. Novorésumé builds visually beautiful résumés and focuses on the sections that are important for the recruiters.
Based on extensive research we have built a tool that provides easily customisable templates, interchangeable fonts, themes, and layouts. We also have a built-in real-time content optimiser that analyses the content, layout, experience, and geolocation to provide immediate suggestions for the best possible content.
Here are the highlight features:
- All the sections needed is already provided by our tool, so you have more time to focus on creating a quality content
- Layout optimizer checks that content is readable and aligned
- Live feedback will provide with tips and examples
- Automated synchronization
- Multiple languages - all sections easily customisable to the language preferred
- Templates are approved by recruiters and employers
The basic features on Novorésumé builder are always free. However, we are offering exclusive Product Hunt offer for 7 days for premium features if you visit https://novoresume.com/ph and try it out for yourself. (This offer will be available until 31st of January, 2018.)
Also, you will be the first to test out our new feature "Ask for Advice" which allows you to share your documents through a unique link and receive feedback from your network to make sure you create the best job application.
Thanks for checking us out! We’d love to get your honest opinion. Feel free to leave a comment or a question here, and I’ll get back to you right away.
I really like the way the info is visually structured, which makes it easier for a recruiter to notice what actually matters.
Pros:- great user experience
- fast to build
Cons:- i was hoping for more flexibility in organizing the info on the resume in a certain preferred order
Before using Novoresume i always had problems making my resume, thinking what to focus on, what information is really relevant for the employer, how to structure the data, if i need a photo or not. Congrats for making my life easier!
Pros:Easy to use, nice templates, always improving, tips & tricks
Cons:You can`t get to your second interview because you are hired at the first one!
Thanks, Cristian for your feedback!
We are glad that we managed to remove the pain of creating a résumé :blush:
I've been using Novorésumé since beta and since then haven't found anything better. It's simple, easy to use and most importantly it saves time for EVERYONE. No one wants to write a long resume and no one wants to read one either! Thanks a bunch for helping me in my internship hunting. 💚
@simonewym thank you for your feedback, Simone!
It makes us really happy to hear that!
Wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Keep us updated on how your career is evolving! 😊
@simonewym @andreikurtuy Greetings,
I can not pay money via credit card. can you pls. give me premium access for 5 days?
I have been using the paid premium version for about a year. CV has never looked better!
Pros:Great layout, easy for recruiters to scan in seconds
Cons:None for me.
Awesome product Stefan, congrats! I don’t understand the pricing model though? Why would you pay monthly if you only need a resume once to land a job? I understand maybe 3 months but 12 months? Not trying to be critical or rude, just want to understand the decision better behind monthly pricing.
@dansiepen it could be a great pricing model for recruiters as they may have to deal with a lot of resumes they want to edit, etc. but not to sure from a candidates perspective.
@dansiepen
Hello Dan
There is no harm in asking hehe.
From our research, in average a job search lasts between one and three months. We aim to bring the candidates in the first month at the job interviews.
The is no automatic renewal, however, for some instances like freelancers and consultants, résumés/cover letters need to be created more often as they work with many companies. For this reason, we have created some special packages.
Furthermore, some job seekers prefer to search for a few months their dream job, even if it means refusing the offers of some companies.
Let me know if you have more questions:)