ResuWe is a new free site that allows users to reformat, restructure and optimize their resume simply by uploading a current version of the document.
The site’s technology recognizes the key components of a user’s resume and allows the user to quickly and simply rebuild their resume with minimal to no data entry.
“We’re doing this from a recruiter’s perspective and bring a combined 25 years of experience in the industry,” ResuWe Co-Founder Jeff Schwartzman said. “We’re fighting unemployment by showing people how to position themselves properly in a job search. We know how employers and other recruiters think.”
Schwartzman and Co-Founder Dan Boersma spend their time reviewing resumes so they know what works and what doesn’t. ResuWe allows job seekers the ability to easily reformat based on the standards preferred by companies and recruiters alike.
“Many resumes that look great in Word do not display well in HTML,” Boersma said. “ResuWe allows you to download your resume as a Word document that displays well in Applicant Tracking Systems that companies use to filter resumes.”
ResuWe has the ability to help users focus on personal branding by integrating with social media and blogs. The site also allows users to control their privacy settings from displaying a full resume to a minimal profile, which can be helpful to passive job seekers.
In addition to the interactive resume optimization technology, ResuWe’s Fight Unemployment blog also offers insider tips and articles on everything from handling counter offers to using a Google Voice phone number on your resume.
In the future, the site plans to add the ability to search for jobs, get tips on preparing a cover letter and download podcasts that you can listen to on your way to an interview.
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September 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Jenn… great coverage of a new company providing a needed service. The simple fact that the majority of resumes prepared in Word look awful in HTML, makes me think ResuWE has a good chance of making it.
I am constantly amazed at the number of people who don’t think to consider how the resume will come across after upload or submission.
September 7th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Don’t get me wrong I think this is a great idea, and could potentially boost the confidence of many unemployed people out there. However I dont think that this will solve the current unemployment crisis that we’re facing, I’m sure the issue is that there aren’t enough jobs available, not that people resumees aren’t up to scratch.
September 10th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
This is a cool idea, and definitely one that will come in handy these days!
I agree with both comments. I think there are so many hopeful applicants who just don’t understand what needs to be on a resume or how to make it look professional while sticking out from the pack. But I also think that, in this job market, resumes just aren’t enough. Unless you have the most original resume ever, which I have yet to see, chances are you’re resume won’t grab a recruiter’s eye like you hoped it would.
I think most job boards convince candidates that a resume is enough to get noticed. I disagree. I work for OneWire (www.onewire.com), and we encourage job seekers to fill out as detailed a profile as possible, one that represents them both as an employee and as a person. That way, more of yourself gets presented to the recruiter or company, before they’ve even met you.
September 11th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I think this is a great idea. A flawless resume, targeted to employers’ needs is crucial, especially in this flooded marketplace. Resume format and content is foreign to many job seekers and any resource that helps present their skills and experience in a way that is appealing to hiring managers is a positive thing. However, I agree, that simply having a stellar resume is not always enough right now. You may have to think outside the box about what positions and industries to which you would be open.