Show HN: Resume Builder in Python

[koek67]

A no nonsense tool to build resumes in pure Python. No extra dependencies, no pip install etc.

Ths tool creates a clean, easy to read resume as a self contained HTML file You can easily convert this to PDF in your browser.

Let me know what you think! I created this to help me quickly tailer my resume for multiple jobs. Writing a resume in Google Docs just wasn't cutting it. Cheers!

[rglullis]

This screams of "if all you have is a hammer..."

You just want/need a way to keep your CV in a source code format. Why not TeX/LaTeX?

[dunk010]

I used to have mine in LaTeX, rendering a nice PDF. But here's the thing, you're up against automated CV parsing systems that you don't have any insight into - a total black box. And it's a different black box with every recruiter. If your CV fails to parse, then it kicks out into a manual system where the recruiter has to add it all in. And as the market isn't wonderful right now, I would lean into making your CV as simple and congruent with their systems as possible. Which is to say, maddeningly, you should Just Use Microsoft Word. I know, I know...

[forgotpwd16]

LaTeX requires retaining a large installation. Python and a web browser are usually always there. Also here resume exists in a structured form. Recently posted[0] RenderCV[1] does something similar but outputting to TeX instead.

[0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40472994 [1]: https://github.com/sinaatalay/rendercv

[joshuamcginnis]

I'm still waiting on the resume builder that uses an llm to transform CVs into relevant titles and descriptions for adjacent related target positions.

[trolan]

I'm starting my job search for graduation next year and have found, but not used, Huntr.com

[blacktechnology]

Cool. Do you have any plan to make it an online tool?

[imaddjeddai]

I'll give it a try! Thanks, OP!

[i_am_a_squirrel]

I'll give it a shot! Thanks OP!

[koek67]

Wonderful!! Appreciate the interest!

[spicyusername]

It would be helpful to have an image of what the resume looks like when generated.

[koek67]

There is! In the Readme I have provided a link: https://github.com/koek67/resume-builder/blob/main/resume.pd...