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Since two months I have been working on this web app and at this point I feel like I need a feedback to keep improving it. It is a tool that allow you to create & manage resumes online and offers the possibility to download your work as PDF. It's free and you don't need to sign in if you just want to try! I hope this solution will one day help students like me that struggle when creating or editing their resume.
URL: http://thioutp.com
A bit more about the project: http://thioutp.com/public/view/94
EDIT: WOW A real thank you for everyone of you. I'm reading all your comments and feedbacks. I will make an other release soon to fix reported bugs. If you want you can email me at pa.thiout@gmail.com to report bugs, errors, etc...
Thank you very much, you are awesome! :)
EDIT MAY 25 2015 : I really appreciate your help I couldn't imagine having so much feedbacks, this community is truely amazing! Since some of you wants to use PMR for their resumes and may want to see how it's evolving I made a page where I'll be posting the latest features. I will surely develop a kind of voting system to spot the most wanted features. Thank you again :)
ULR: http://thioutp.com/public/features
Templates examples
So far there are not many different templates but you can mix them, change the color, disable/enable sections etc...
I'm still looking for new ideas, sooo if you feel like sharing a design that you appreciate you are welcome of course :)
The interface
I tried to make something clear and simple but I know there are details that makes it not perfect. If you plan on using it later and something bothers you, notify me and I'll fix it!
In case I bored you, here is a potatoe's cv
HeraklesTheFirst
Fix it
babypotato
Hmmmm.... So i see you have my resume already
FoeHamm3r
You da real MVP, OP. Put your resume-maker on your resume!
roburtguy
I think a simple clean list works pretty well for a resume
muchgerm
Yo dawg, we heard you like references...
StenSven
Any updates on when the sites goes online? :)
IWouldBeACatIfICould
I'm a graphic designer, can I help with the templates?
PaThiout
OMG yes!! :D
Aldaron
This will never be seen but my feedback: Let the popup-box be movable so you can see the preview of the themes.
PaThiout
Seen! Yes this is part of the next tasks. Thank you very much :)
AmandaDutko
Great tool. However, as I was working on it, website crashed and cannot be opened again. Any idea on why this happened?
Dagithor
So glad I found a recent comment...Sites down for me as well :(
oikud
As a web designer I really like your website ... keep on with this!
archerkat85
I had to lead a few interviews recently, and ALL the candidates had the same resume template.
TeamOxfordCommas
Right! That's terrible. Then they don't each stand out. Fortunately he has a Target audience.
Irritator
You should consider supporting or even forcing HTTPS connections since your site is handling peoples personal information.
PaThiout
You are right, wasn't expecting that much traffic so of course it will be done over the next few days! Thank for feedback!
snailwithmonocle
I don't know if it's possible at all. But it would be cool if it was possible to upload a existing CV instead of making a new.
AmeraFearon
Structure was pretty simple to copy paste mine into. Made it look pretty. But, I see where this could be awesome.
Fingerihalen
That would require that you knew the data structure of what you upload. That's impossible for him. Idea is great. But don't work practically
personwhowrotethis
Its 100% possible...its already possible via LinkedIn
Banana001
From my experience in hiring, I like clean clear cut CV's, with basic font like calibi (hate handwritting fonts and hate times new roman)
vermiculus
with my typographer hat on: agreed, times new roman should only be used with narrow columns (e.g. newspapers) – but calibri is a screen font
vermiculus
that is, it shouldn't be used unless the content is going to be viewed on a screen. if it's to be printed, use a typeface meant for that.
PaThiout
Thanks for this piece of information!
vermiculus
see my comments on this thread, too :)
icameheretoleavecommentsandnotreadreplies
Glad to see people not getting jobs over picking the wrong font. Those dumb fucks.
Suavemente
Comments! Comments because I'm drunk in Ihop and I need to get my fucking life together. But comments!
theaveragecow
Job app-lication
grizzlybearsatemyporridge
Genuinely cool- thanks Op!
Ollindberg
And here I am, who learned the basics of Indesign just to get a nice looking CV. Good job, though, OP!
Superexcited
This. Is. Awesome. Well done OP
f00f1ghter
Are you looking for a job? I'm always looking to hire developers and allow them to work remotely (from home) if they have good work ethic.
woflborg
Im always willing to have good work ethic if the pay is worth my while :P
driveslow
What's the stack?
f00f1ghter
Whatever you like. Lots of JavaScript but back end can be anything non-Windows.
Meiling00
I work for a personnel placement firm placing engineers in jobs....I am constantly having to fix resumes like this. The simpler the better.
Jamieisboss
if you offered CVs as a web service, recruiters would pay for access. It takes up this guys time (Hi), If it's worth paying a human...
leavenone
You do? Well, I am a mechanical engineer looking for placement! I'd love to chat sometime (at a minimum, tips would appreciated!)
Meiling00
If you are serious you could message me and we could talk. I don't do the recruiting. I am the Admin Asst./General office drone/Web dev. 1/2
Meiling00
2/2 But I can get your resume to my boss and talk you up and stuffs!
JackTwoThousand
I JUST sent in my resume. Better timing would have been preferable, OP! ...thanks anyway, though. ;)
jskally
is this dead dead? i used this to generate my resume and it landed me the job. Several promotions later i need to update it lol
Flollop
I think it would be a good idea to have an option to display your list of skills without any of the little charts.
PaThiout
It is possible using the first template that is, to me, the most basic.
Jhecht
If you need help, summer is getting ready to start and I'll have some free time
PaThiout
I keep that in mind :) thank you!!
Jhecht
Btw I know PHP, mysql, html, css and perhaps too much javascript
sabrinadent
No photo! It's HUGELY problematic to include a photo on a resume because of discrimination issues.
PaThiout
I understand, that is why there is an option to hide it ;)
ThatDwarfWhoStealsYourOpinions
If they're going to discriminate against you from a photo, what's the point in tricking them into an interview?
JuanMoreNight
Because some companies will throw them out so that they can't be accused of discrimination
vermiculus
some fields actually expect it. not many, but some.
player112354
As a male escort this will come in handy for my new job
jawsmorgan
Hahaha
Thedudemurphy
Username checks out
Vandercookie
Is your new job a handy?
player112354
Carpal tunnel man... It's a real thing
OPIsGay
Still down :/
DrBuckarooBanzai
Instead of a resume, I find it's more effective to just send a Polaroid of me with a sweatpants boner.
zakapalooza
"Yes we received your resume in hopes of a Navajo teepee but you only provide us with a pillow fort in size. Thank you for your dick pic"
Sweatpantsboner
I'm all about sweatpants boners
TheDyslexicGrammarNazi
*swaetpnats
AlefgardHero
We call that a BISP. Boner In SweatPants.
FoeHamm3r
https://imgur.com/X3P5CMb.gif
GriftyMcGrift
I'll drink to that.
5SecondFuse
http://imgur.com/DmxXlH6
jabraham24
I use an old picture of Bruce Jenner in his athlete days
jabraham24
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/im-a-little-confused-its-always-sunny.jpg
youknowthatonepersonwiththeface
My friend got his files mixed up and sent a picture of him as a child meeting Mark Spitz instead of his resume, he still got the job though
SqueakShow
Especially effective when applying for a role in porn or traffic management.
pandorafalters
Traffic m- . . . you know what? I don't want to know.
morrissimo
Everywhere you go, there you are
gummydemilo
Hey all 10 people who've seen that are here! Awesome!
morrissimo
*random watermelon*
DrBuckarooBanzai
http://imgur.com/4jlIOJT
ireadyouremailz
i love this site.
mcfrems
I like it...but I think it needs a different name
sixtoes
The owner of the company I work for told us we need to "pimp out" our building. Specifically where the public sees most.
twicetheheart
I was going to suggest it to my HR team when we open positions internally to help associates with career growth but the name stopped me.
LonelyOptimist
Resu_Me
jessicaessica
Correctulum vitae?..
cookemnster
I can't not see the rectum in that....
SuperSophisticated
ReUseMe.com
fluffysstuff
Sounds like a hooker recycling program.
SuperSophisticated
LOL can't argue!
BamBrightside
"Resumazing"
ICantFindARelevantUsernameRightNow
"ResAMAZING !"
snuzzled
Hire this person.
ICantFindARelevantUsernameRightNow
"ResAMAZING !"
PaThiout
I'm seriously considering using this name. Would you mind ? :)
driveslow
pimp my resume is not bad. I'm guessing, at the bottom it doesnt say "built with PimpMyResume"
PaThiout
Haha no of course!
BamBrightside
Not at all. :)
Nuonaton
Now... are you planning on keeping it free?
M4ckDaddy
You always start with a little freebie to get them hooked yo
conedog
This is really, really awesome.
eljakeo
Maybe this is just me being jaded, but probably will make money selling all that juicy personal data people enter.
MasterOfEntropy
Make it ad-supported, so you can have an ad for penis enlargements just below the photo of the applicant.
whalewatchers
I want an penis enlargement!
SheTurnedMeIntoANewtButIGotBetter
Everybody wants a penis enlargement. The singles in your area are avidly looking for it.
afutureme
i need a penis reduction
MasterOfEntropy
http://s.quickmeme.com/img/82/827e6292dd906d7819c26c8a534ade6207a826a40e2dc0476b959c74e86b6789.jpg
afutureme
* Real, is the struggle, with this one, is.
yoginioftruth
As a girl, NOOOOOOO!
afutureme
Oh I see you *like* my brand of penis self-deprecating humour ;) well let me be the first to say:
PaThiout
I want this app to be the opposite of "pay to use" services. If there is a need one day, the users won't have to spend a penny! ;)
FhakThard
Get payedto use?! Ohh boy!
IMBIGFUCKENLEZCUNT
This is such a awesome service, I wouldnt even be mad if you put a couple of ads up here and there. And a donation button would be cool too
shaffeybaby
I'm starting to think about another job, and was beginning to stress on how to make a resume since I've never had to. Thank you so much!
got61000beforegettingbanned
Can you make it so we can upload an existing resume. Autofill it to this app
waargarbl
andddd it's gone
JJtheSpaceGhost
This is such a good idea, so many sights fuck you over after you make a resume with them, and they won't let you print your CV without pay..
DrBlackMiami
YOU!!!! I like you!
mide8
a donate button /would/ be better than the inevitable sale of resume data to 3rd parties.
picturesarenice
How are you gonna pay for the usage? Out of pocket?
Pugsleyx
You da real MPV OP
ComfortablyNumbDK
You should add a section for publications. In academia it is very relevant to have a list of publications.
PaThiout
You can create a certification section by going on the settings panel and "add a category" if you need :)
vermiculus
it's not really a certification though. think bibliography. I'm a heavy LaTeX user and use it/BibLaTeX for my résumé, but bibs are common.
eronth
Someday, all products will be free and people will create for enjoyment. Someday.....
DarthWalrus
The opposite of "pay to use" is "don't pay to not use". So basically you don't pay and you don't get access :/
FhakThard
Get payedto use?! Ohh boy!
Arceus
You can always place an advertisement to the right and let people create user accounts to which if they donate any amount, ads are removed.
Geezreally
But if you wanted to make money, it could be an option that they pay you to print it on quality paper and mail it to them.
Steenna
I like this, send it in an envelope or folder. That way you don't have to go out and buy paper or print it.
JackHerge
Please include a Donate-Button. I'll put it to good use, should I ever use your service. Awesome idea, good stuff.
imgursresidentasshole
I will probably be using your website. My resume is very informative but very boring. Thank you!
docwilco
Is it Open Source too? If so, I can hook you up with free CDN services.
wodkadetective
You should have a donation button, I don't have much but I'd love to give something back.
Terrarasa
Definitely agree with this. Worth exploring as a payment method.
peoplewilltravelintubes
Agreed, you need a donate button, I would like to throw some money at this already.
lightalife
Also, a donation button gives people the option to give $ at a later date once they've earned it as a thanks.
JJtheSpaceGhost
Yea if you get a job, and one of the reasons was because you had a nice CV, course I would want to donate! Job Hunting right now, ugh.
brianbrain
people usually end up making more money when they do the "you decide what to pay" thing
aristar
Where can I find statistics on this
Bravadorado
There was an article I read a while ago about a project some kids did in college of how to make the most money using $15 1/?
brianbrain
somewhere.
tocooljim
As someone who is currently job hunting right now after graduating college. This could come in handy. Maybe add Cover Letters too?
PaThiout
No, not yet I'm sorry :)
yoginioftruth
Maybe just a cover letter template. That would be very nice.
BitchImCanadian
Cover letters really aren't something that SHOULD get automated. Do some research, it takes like 30 minutes to write one...
Vandercookie
I think the idea is that you would write the content then input it into a cover letter template that coordinates with the resume template.
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
Looks really nice and has potential to be helpful. Do you have formatiing for a CV?
PaThiout
I don't understand what you mean ? Also thanks :D
Vandercookie
CV=Curriculum Vitae. Used in academia and some other fields, these are much longer than resumes and include publications, lectures, etc.
Vandercookie
CV=Curriculum Vitae. Used in academia and some other fields, these are much longer than resumes and include publications, lectures, etc.
vermiculus
note that a CV would also include a bibliography of publications. i've done a lot of research into this area; pm me if you want to talk.
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
A curriculum vitae is like a resume but used more for scientific fields and academia. I'm finding it complicated to write.
vermiculus
note that a CV would also include a bibliography of publications. i've done a lot of research into this area; pm me if you want to talk.
MasterPrime
Looks like it could use an import function.
PaThiout
I will look for solutions to import existing PDF, this may not be in the next version but I'll try to patch it soon :)
vermiculus
That will be a lot harder than you think it is; try to bum off of LinkedIn's import function. It's not entirely worthless.
PaThiout
OCR technologies are not impossible to implement, it may not be super efficient but could be a good start :)