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title: Resume preparation
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:::info Latest version on GreatFrontEnd
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Find the latest version of this page on [GreatFrontEnd's Front End Interview Playbook](https://www.greatfrontend.com/front-end-interview-playbook/resume?utm_source=frontendinterviewhandbook&utm_medium=referral&gnrs=frontendinterviewhandbook).
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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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<a className="button button--primary" href="https://www.techinterviewhandbook.org/resume/">Go to Tech Interview Handbook →</a>
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## Recommended resume tools
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### 1. Use resume templates
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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**.
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Their templates:
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- Are created by ex-FAANG hiring managers based on top resumes received from hundreds of candidate applications
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- Guarantee readability by FAANG ATS
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- Cater to various experience levels
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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)!
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### 2. Test readability with industry-standard ATS
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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.
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### 3. The plain text file test
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Simply copy the content from your resume and paste it into a plain text document. Make edits if:
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- There are points missing from your original resume
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- Characters are displaying incorrectly in plain text
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- Sections are disorganized
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