Create a Resume with Resume Builder

The HackerRank Resume Builder is a powerful tool that helps you create a professional resume in just a few steps. It allows you to showcase your skills, achievements, and certifications to stand out to potential employers.

Creating a resume with Resume Builder

You can create a resume in one of the following ways:

• Build from scratch using a template.

• Import an existing resume in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

Creating a resume from scratch

To create a resume from scratch:

1. Log in to HackerRank Community using your credentials.

2. Click the App Switcher (grid icon) in the top-right corner.

3. Select Resume Builder from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Create New.

5. Select a template:

   • Classic

   • Modern

6. Click Confirm.

7. In the Resume Dashboard, expand Resume Details in the left panel and complete the following sections:

   • Personal Information: Enter your name, contact details, and address. Use the Links section to add URLs for GitHub, LinkedIn, HackerRank, CodeChef, LeetCode, CodeForces, Portfolio, Blog, and Stack Overflow.

   • Experience: List job titles, employers, dates, and key responsibilities.

   • Education: Provide degree details, institutions, and graduation dates.

   • Skills: Add technical skills such as programming languages, frameworks, tools, platforms, and databases.

   • Projects: Highlight key projects with descriptions and outcomes.

   • Certificates: Add professional certifications.

   • Additional: Add honors and awards.

8. View a real-time preview of your resume on the right-hand side.

Creating a resume from an existing file

To create a resume from an existing file:

1. Log in to HackerRank Community using your credentials.

2. Click the App Switcher (grid icon) in the top-right corner.

3. Select Resume Builder from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Import Resume.

5. In the Import Your Resume window, choose one of the following options:

   • Drag and drop your resume file.

   • Click Choose a file to browse and select your resume.

6. Click Continue. The system automatically detects and pre-fills sections.

7. Select a template to change the layout.

   1. Click Change Template in the top-right corner.

   2. In the Select a Template dialog box, choose either Classic or Modern.

   3. Click Confirm.

8. Expand Resume Details in the left panel to review and update the relevant sections.

9. View a real-time preview of your resume on the right-hand side.

Optimize your resume

An optimized resume improves your chances of being noticed by recruiters. HackerRank Resume Builder provides AI-powered tools to enhance your resume, ensuring it aligns with job descriptions and industry standards.

Resume Matcher

Ensure your resume aligns with job descriptions before submitting it. Use Resume Matcher to compare your resume against job requirements.

To use Resume Matcher:

1. Select Resume Matcher.

2. Click + Add Job.

3. Paste the job posting link. The system retrieves job details and checks if your resume includes relevant skills, experience, and keywords.

4. Select Add Another Job to compare multiple job descriptions.

AI-powered resume review

You can receive instant, actionable feedback on your resume with AI Review.

To use AI Review:

1. Select Try AI Review in the top-right corner.

2. Click Start Review. The AI analyzes your resume and provides detailed feedback.

3. Review the feedback and update your resume accordingly.

   • Select the resolve button (✔) to mark a comment as addressed after making necessary edits.

   • Select the X button to dismiss inaccurate or redundant feedback.

   • Select the filter icon in the upper-right corner to view resolved comments.

Download your resume

To download your resume:

1. Select Download in the top-right corner.

2. Choose a download option:

   • Download PDF

   • Download LaTeX

   • Download JSON