This guide walks you through the process of customizing your resume using the provided template files, from editing your data to previewing and deploying your resume.
💡 Features
- Modern Design: Clean, one-page scrolling layout with a professional look.
- Fully Responsive: Adapts seamlessly to desktops, tablets, and mobile devices using HTML and CSS.
- Data-Driven: All content is loaded dynamically from a
data.json file.
- Easy Deployment: Host your resume on platforms like Netlify or GitHub Pages with minimal setup.
- Editable: Use the included
form.html to easily input and update your resume data.
🛠 How to Create Your Resume
Follow these steps to build and customize your resume using the template:
Receive and Organize Files
- Upon receiving the template, unzip the folder if necessary. You'll find files including
index.html, form.html, data.json, style.css, main.js, and an assets folder with profile.jpg.
- Create a dedicated folder on your computer to store these files (e.g.,
MyResume).
Backup the Original data.json
- Before making changes, create a backup of the
data.json file to preserve the sample data as a reference.
- Copy
data.json and save it as data-backup.json in the same folder or another safe location.
Open the Resume Builder Form
- Open
form.html in a web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox). This file provides a user-friendly interface to input your resume data.
- The form includes sections for personal information, skills, experience, education, languages, projects, and social links.
Load Existing data.json as a Guide
- In the form, click the "Load Existing Data" button at the bottom.
- Select the original
data.json file from the template folder. This loads the sample data into the form, serving as a guide for the expected format.
- Review the sample data to understand how to structure your information.
Input Your Data
- Replace the sample data with your own information in each section of the form:
- Personal Information: Enter your name, job title, email, phone, and location.
- About You: Write a brief professional summary.
- Skills: Add skills and set proficiency levels using the sliders.
- Work Experience: Include job positions, companies, dates, and responsibilities.
- Education: List degrees, institutions, locations, and years.
- Languages: Add languages and proficiency levels.
- Projects: Describe projects with names, descriptions, and optional URLs.
- Social Links: Select platforms (GitHub, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and add profile URLs.
- Use the "Add" buttons to include additional entries for skills, experience, etc., and the "Remove" buttons to delete unwanted entries.
- Ensure all required fields (marked with
required) are filled to avoid errors when saving.
Save Your Data
- Once you've entered all your information, click the "Generate Resume" button at the bottom of the form.
- The form will validate your input and prompt you to download a new
data.json file.
- Save this file in the template folder, replacing the original
data.json (your backup ensures the sample data is safe).
- If you encounter validation errors (e.g., missing required fields or no skills added), correct them and try again.
Preview Your Resume
- Open
index.html in a web browser to view your resume.
- You'll be prompted to select a
data.json file. Choose the data.json you just saved from the form.
- The resume will load with your data, styled according to the template's modern design. Verify that all information displays correctly.
- Replace
assets/profile.jpg with your own photo (keep the filename as profile.jpg) to personalize the resume further.
Edit Your Resume (Optional)
- If you need to make changes, reopen
form.html in your browser.
- Click "Load Existing Data" and select your saved
data.json file to load your current resume data.
- Update the necessary fields, then click "Generate Resume" to save a new
data.json.
- Repeat the preview process by opening
index.html and selecting the updated data.json.
🚀 Deployment Tips
Share your resume online by hosting it on a web platform:
Netlify
- Sign up at Netlify.
- Use the "Netlify Drop" feature to drag and drop your template folder, or connect your GitHub repository.
- Netlify will provide a public URL (e.g.,
your-resume.netlify.app) to share your resume.
GitHub Pages
- Create a GitHub repository and push your template folder to it.
- Enable GitHub Pages in the repository settings, selecting the main branch and the root folder.
- Access your resume at
https://yourusername.github.io/your-repo-name.
Other Hosting
- Upload the entire folder to any web host supporting static files (e.g., Vercel, Firebase Hosting).
- Ensure
index.html is set as the default entry point.
🧠 Customization Notes
- Styling: Modify
style.css to tweak colors, fonts, or layout. For example, change the --primary-color variable to alter the theme.
- Content: The
main.js file controls how data.json data is loaded into index.html. Advanced users can edit main.js to adjust the display logic.
- Profile Photo: Ensure your
profile.jpg is optimized (e.g., 200x200 pixels, <500KB) for fast loading.
- Browser Compatibility: Test
index.html and form.html in multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) to ensure consistency.
- Data Format: The
data.json file must match the structure expected by the template. Use form.html to generate it to avoid errors.
🔧 Troubleshooting
- Resume Not Loading: Ensure you selected the correct
data.json file in index.html. Verify the JSON structure by loading it in form.html.
- Form Validation Errors: Check that all required fields are filled and at least one skill is added before generating
data.json.
- Display Issues: Clear your browser cache or try a different browser if the resume doesn't render correctly.
- Deployment Errors: Confirm all files, including the
assets folder, are uploaded to your hosting platform.
📦 Files Overview
📁 MyResume/
├── 📄 index.html # The main resume page
├── 📄 form.html # The resume builder form
├── 📄 data.json # Stores your resume data
├── 📄 style.css # Visual styling
├── 📄 main.js # Loads data into index.html
├── 📄 form.js # Form functionality
└── 📁 assets/
└── 📄 profile.jpg # Your profile photo
🌟 Additional Tips
- Keep Data Concise: Use short, impactful descriptions to fit the one-page design.
- Regular Backups: Save versions of
data.json (e.g., data-2025-07-10.json) before major edits.
- Shareable Links: After deploying, share your resume URL on job applications or social media.
- Print Version: Open
index.html, select your data.json, and use the browser's print function (Ctrl+P) to save as a PDF for physical copies.
This template makes it easy to create, edit, and share a professional resume. Enjoy building your standout resume!