Free Tools to Help You Improve Your Resume

At Next Step Resumes, we know that writing or updating your resume can feel overwhelming. This week, I'm sharing a few of my favorite free tools to help you strengthen your resume and feel more confident in your job search:

Jobscan (www.jobscan.co)
Paste your resume and the job description to see how well they match. This tool helps you optimize for keywords and formatting.

Zety Resume Builder (www.zety.com/resume-builder)
Helpful if you're starting from scratch or want suggestions for wording and layout.

Hemingway Editor (www.hemingwayapp.com)
Helps make your writing clear and easy to read. Great for cutting wordiness and improving impact.

Google Docs Resume Templates
Free and easy to use. Check them out here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?ftv=1&tgif=c
A solid starting point for a clean, professional layout.

Canva Resume Templates (www.canva.com/resumes)
Great for more modern or creative layouts. Just be careful to keep them ATS-friendly.

If you need help beyond the DIY tools, Next Step Resumes offers personalized resume writing and review services. I'm always happy to take a look and provide support. Hope this helps someone out there!