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Applying everywhere
and hearing nothing?

Your resume is probably missing a few things the job actually asks for. See what they are, then fix them before you apply again.

Pip, your AI resume assistant, helps you build, upload, or improve your resume. No account needed.

  • Used to tailor 40,000+ applications
  • No credit card
  • Works with your existing PDF
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Trusted for 40,000+ tailored applications
Hey, I'm Pip. Recruiters skim a resume in about 7 seconds — I'll show you what they'd catch and fix it, free, in under a minute. Where are you at?
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Same tool whether you're lateral, switching ladders, or re-entering the market

Technology · Product · Data · Healthcare · Finance · Operations

Make it past
the software gate

Many ATS systems strip design and read plain structure first. Fancy layouts can hide your experience from the scan. ResumeStart keeps headings, bullets, and dates in a predictable shape — then surfaces what's missing when you compare against a specific posting.

  • Layouts stay simple — no tables, text boxes, or multi-column tricks that confuse parsers
  • See matched and missing keywords when you compare your resume against a job posting
  • ATS score updates as you edit so you fix issues before you hit submit

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Upload your resume. See the real match.

Upload your resume, paste a job posting, and see your real match free — then sign in to fix gaps on canvas.

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How it actually works

Built for the parts that usually go wrong.

Blank pages, broken exports, and generic bullets — ResumeStart is designed around those three problems.

01
Editor

No blank page — guided from the first section

Pick a layout and ResumeStart walks you through summary, experience, education, and skills with smart prompts. You fill in your details; the structure is already there.

02
Export

The PDF looks exactly like the preview

Most builders shift spacing and fonts on export. ResumeStart renders what you see — no reformatting surprises when you download and send.

03
AI

AI writes the first draft — you own the final version

Paste a job description and get tailored bullet points in seconds. Every suggestion is editable. Nothing is finalized without your say — it's a starting point, not a black box.

How it works

From blank page to ready-to-send PDF

  1. 01

    Pick a template that fits the role

    Choose from 30+ layouts — some clean and minimal for tech, others structured for finance or ops. Built for ATS-friendly structure.

  2. 02

    Write your content — AI sharpens the bullets

    The guided editor walks you through each section. Paste a job description and AI suggests tighter, role-specific bullet points. You accept or rewrite every one.

  3. 03

    Download a PDF that looks like the preview

    No layout shifts on export. What you see in the builder is what goes to the recruiter — formatted, clean, ready to send.

Three surfaces, one resume

A step-by-step wizard for structure, a canvas for editing, and optional AI when you want a role-targeted first draft fast.

Guided setup

Walk through summary, experience, education, and skills in order. ResumeStart keeps the section flow consistent so you're not staring at a giant empty document.

Edit on the page

Click a heading or bullet and change it where it appears. The layout stays locked to the template so ATS-friendly structure does not fall apart while you type.

AI first draft

Generate from a role or posting

Describe your background or paste a job description — AI lays out Summary, Experience, and Skills in the builder. Nothing ships until you've edited; export only when it reads like you.

Chrome Extension

Stop retyping your resume on every job form

The ResumeStart extension detects when you open a job application, fetches your tailored resume, and fills the form — name, email, eligibility questions, location dropdowns, and open-ended custom questions.

  • Fills Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, and more
  • Handles Yes/No dropdowns and eligibility questions automatically
  • AI writes natural answers for custom open-ended fields
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Templates you can ship

30+ layouts with consistent typography and ATS-safe structure — pick one that matches how you want to be read, then swap anytime without retyping everything.

FAQ

Common questions

Is ResumeStart really free?
Yes. You can build a resume, check your ATS score, and export a PDF for free — no credit card required. Paid plans unlock unlimited AI tailoring, cover letters, and job tracking.
How does the AI resume builder work?
Paste a job description (or your existing resume) and ResumeStart generates a tailored draft matched to that role — then you edit it in a live, ATS-friendly editor before exporting.
Will my resume pass an ATS scan?
ResumeStart uses ATS-safe templates by default — no tables, columns, or graphics that break parsing — and scores your resume against a specific job description so you can fix gaps before applying.
Can I import an existing resume?
Yes. Upload a PDF or Word document, or import from LinkedIn, and ResumeStart parses it into an editable, ATS-friendly format automatically.
Do I need to install anything?
No. ResumeStart runs entirely in your browser. A Chrome extension is available to auto-fill job applications, but it is optional.

Start today

Your next role
starts with the
right resume.

Pick a template, fill in your story, and export a PDF that matches the preview. Add AI when you want a faster first draft.

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