redesign resume

We live in the world where people find jobs through friends and Facebook posts. But despite that fact, a resume is still considered a mandatory document for every job seeker. The problem is that standard-looking resumes crafted in Word are insanely similar to each other. Job seekers try to stand out and search for other resume builders and tools to make their documents unique.

According to the last Snagajob survey (2016), almost 72% of hourly employee use cell phones to find and apply for a position. And as Pew Research Center states, 6% of American job hunters use special mobile apps to build their job application documents. So why not make use of those novelties and try creating a resume on your own with the help of your smartphone?

Here are 6 best IOS & Android apps for designing a resume that you can use on your device.

Resume Apps for Android

1. Resume Builder Pro - $4.99

For those who are not confident about drag-and-drop editing, Google Play offers a Resume Builder Pro app. It offers an easier database-driven model of building a resume. You fill in the information in sections that looks like an application and the app automatically places one in your resume. The resume format is DOCX, so you can send it either to your PC for further editing or directly to the HR manager.

Creating a document in such way is convenient if you don’t have a lot of time on editing. Still, if you want to have a full control of the writing and editing process at one place, choose one of the options below.

2. My Resume/CV Builder – free 

The app allows you to create a professional resume/CV just like Resumarea IT resume writers would do, because it has all necessary features. There is a step-by-step guide for beginners to learn how to use the app correctly. It offers 10 different free resume formats and a plenty of industry standard professional resume templates. Resume/CV Builder saves your document in PDF format and allows you to edit previous copies as well.

3. Make My Resume Pro – $0.99

In general, this app is similar to My Resume/CV Builder when it comes to features. Only one thing dif People spend more time with their mobile gadgets, so there is no surprise why such apps gain popularity. This is a big advantage for people who want to know how their document is going to look from the very beginning. Moreover, this app has a more user-friendly interface.

Resume Apps for IOS

1. Resume Designer 3 - $3.99

This app will impress you with its number of features counting on the fact that it’s a resume builder for IOS mobile devices. To create a resume, you can choose one of the ready-made templates or start a unique document. In both cases, you’ll be able to edit fonts, add new sections, format layouts etc.

There is even an option to add your handwritten signature in the cover letter using a touchscreen. Finished resume and other job application documents can be added to Dropbox or iCloud, shared via email, messaging, social media or printed.

2. Monogram Presentations - free

If your job is related to creativity and art, then Monogram Presentations can be a useful app for you. Photographers, illustrators, designers, and others can use it for presenting their portfolios online in social media. One can also supplement a typed resume with a bright mobile presentation. This not only helps visualize and show your skills to the employer but also differs you from hundreds of same-looking applications. Editing a presentation is very easy in a drag-and-drop manner.

3. Resume Star – free

After downloading and opening the app for the first time, it will guide through its main stages. There will be 10 resume templates available in the gallery but you can create your own from scratch. Edit button lets you move sections in a drag-and-drop manner as well as delete elements and modify fonts. Preview button lets you view the final version. The app does a spell-check of your resume before saving the final draft. You can save the one in Dropbox or email one directly to employers. Along with a resume, Resume Star can help you design a cover letter.
Even though the app is free, the app developers will be glad to accept your donation from $4.99 to $9.99.

People spend more time with their mobile gadgets, so there is no surprise why such apps gain popularity. Furthermore, 1 out of 3 employers would use their electronic device to read your resume. So, which of these apps you liked the most? Share in the comments below.