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Resumes are often overlooked in the job application process, but extremely important as they can make or break your application. The [Tech Interview Handbook](https://www.techinterviewhandbook.org/resume/) contains more details on how to write a killer resume which will also benefit Front End engineer candidates.

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## Recommended resume tools

### 1. Use resume templates

Why waste time creating your own resume from scratch when you can use a template?! There are many free resume templates you can find online, or you can just purchase quality ones. [FAANG Tech Leads](https://www.faangtechleads.com?utm_source=frontendinterviewhandbook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=ats_template&aff=1e80c401fe7e2) is currently offering resume templates and references at **70% off**.

Their templates:

- Are created by ex-FAANG hiring managers based on top resumes received from hundreds of candidate applications
- Guarantee readability by FAANG ATS
- Cater to various experience levels

They also offer resume examples/references from candidates who have received multiple offers from FAANG companies - which helps you craft content that meets the same bar. [Check out FAANG Tech Leads](https://www.faangtechleads.com?utm_source=frontendinterviewhandbook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=ats_template&aff=1e80c401fe7e2)!

### 2. Test readability with industry-standard ATS

Test the readability and formatting of your resume using [OpenResume, a free resume parser](https://www.open-resume.com/resume-parser) or [NodeFlair's free resume ATS checker](https://nodeflair.com/resume-checker). Most big companies use similar resume scanners.

### 3. The plain text file test

Simply copy the content from your resume and paste it into a plain text document. Make edits if:

- There are points missing from your original resume
- Characters are displaying incorrectly in plain text
- Sections are disorganized