Problem: In order to get a job, you are required to both write a resume and write a cover letter. Is there a way to automate this process to always get you the best job?
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Solution: I recently stumbled upon Open Resume this week (see below). It’s an “open-source resume builder and resume parser… The goal of OpenResume is to provide everyone with free access to a modern professional resume design and enable anyone to apply for jobs with confidence.”
I loved the product immediately as I started playing around with it and found the 5 core features which the team built to be super useful:
Real Time UI Update: The resume PDF is updated in real time as you enter your resume information, so you can easily see the final output.
Modern Professional Resume Design: The resume PDF is a modern professional design that adheres to U.S. best practices and is ATS friendly to top ATS platforms such as Greenhouse and Lever. It automatically formats fonts, sizes, margins, bullet points to ensure consistency and avoid human errors.
Privacy Focus: The app only runs locally on your browser, meaning no sign up is required and no data ever leaves your browser, so it gives you peace of mind on your personal data. (Fun fact: Running only locally means the app still works even if you disconnect the internet.)
Import From Existing Resume PDF: If you already have an existing resume PDF, you have the option to import it directly, so you can update your resume design to a modern professional design in literally a few seconds.
Successful Track Record: OpenResume users have landed interviews and offers from top companies, such as Dropbox, Google, Meta to name a few. It has been proven to work and liken by recruiters and hiring managers.
So why write about this on the blog if it seems like it already exists? Well this phenomenal tool is open-source. Surprisingly, it’s actually possible to create a unicorn company purely off of open-source technology. According to Tracxn,
The Open Source sector is one of the most active sectors for investors, with an overall funding of USD 40.1B in 2.58K companies. It is also interesting to note that around one third of the funding has been raised in the last 3 years (2020-2022).
I believe that this company could be the “built-on-open-source” in the HR space: starting with resumes and building up to every other opportunity.
Contributed by: Michael Bervell (Billion Dollar Startup Ideas)