1
Download the Template
- Click "Download Template" on the homepage
- Save
Resume_Creator.xlsxto your computer - Open it in Excel or Google Sheets
- Click "Enable Editing" if prompted
2
Fill Out Your Information
The template has 10 sheets (tabs at the bottom):
Required Sheets
| Sheet | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| Contact_Info | Name, email, phone, LinkedIn, location |
| Work_Roles | Company name, job title, dates, location |
| Work_Experience | Bullet points for each job (3-7 per role) |
| Education | School, degree, major, graduation date |
| Skills | Technical skills, software, languages |
Optional Sheets
- Order - Controls which sections appear and in what order
- Summary - 2-3 sentence professional summary
- Highlights - Top accomplishments with metrics
- Achievements - Awards, publications, speaking
- Licenses_Certifications - Professional credentials
💡 Pro Tip: Use the "Include?" column to show/hide sections. Type "Yes" to include, "No" to hide. Perfect for tailoring resumes to different jobs!
Understanding the Columns
Most sheets have these important columns:
- Include? - Type "Yes" to show on resume, "No" to hide
- Order - Number (1, 2, 3...) controls display order
Order Sheet (Controls Resume Sections)
This sheet controls which sections appear and in what order:
| Section | Include? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact_Info | Yes | Always include - appears first |
| Summary | Yes/No | Recommended for 3+ years experience |
| Work_Roles | Yes | Your work experience |
| Education | Yes | Your degrees |
| Skills | Yes | Technical and soft skills |
⚠️ Important: The row order in the Order sheet = the order sections appear on your resume!
3
Generate Your Resume
- Save your Excel file (Ctrl+S or Cmd+S)
- Return to the ResumeDJ website
- Click "Choose Excel File" and upload
- Select format: PDF (recommended), Word, or Both
- Click "Generate Resume"
- Wait 3-5 seconds
- Your resume downloads automatically!
🔄 Need to make changes? Edit the Excel file, save, and generate again. Unlimited generations!
Writing Great Bullet Points
Formula: Action Verb + What You Did + Result/Impact
✓ Good Example:
Led team of 5 analysts in developing automated reporting system, reducing report generation time by 75%
✗ Bad Example:
Responsible for data analysis
Power Words:
- Leadership: Led, Managed, Directed, Coordinated
- Achievement: Achieved, Increased, Improved, Reduced
- Creation: Developed, Created, Designed, Built
- Analysis: Analyzed, Evaluated, Researched
Do's and Don'ts
✓ DO
- Start bullets with action verbs
- Include numbers and metrics
- Keep bullets to 1-2 lines
- Show results, not duties
- Proofread everything
✗ DON'T
- Use "I", "me", or "my"
- List basic skills
- Include 20+ year old experience
- Use passive voice
- Make it longer than 2 pages
Troubleshooting
Section not showing up?
Check: 1) Order sheet has "Include? = Yes", and 2) Content sheet has content marked "Include? = Yes"
Bullets in wrong order?
Check the "Order" column in Work_Experience sheet (1 = first, 2 = second, etc.)
Work experience bullets missing?
Company name in Work_Experience must EXACTLY match Work_Roles (check spaces, capitalization, punctuation)
File won't upload?
- Save as .xlsx format (not .xls, .csv, or .xlsm)
- Close Excel before uploading
- File size must be under 5MB
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