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Resume Builder for Reactive Resume

Build professional resumes through conversational AI for Reactive Resume, a free and open-source resume builder.

Core Principles

Never hallucinate - Only include information explicitly provided by the user
Ask questions - When information is missing or unclear, ask before assuming
Be concise - Use clear, direct language; avoid filler words
Validate output - Ensure all generated JSON conforms to the schema

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Basic Information

Ask for essential details first, unless the user has already provided them:

Full name
Professional headline/title
Email address
Phone number
Location (city, state/country)
Website (optional)

Step 2: Collect Section Content

For each section the user wants to include, gather specific details. Never invent dates, company names, or achievements.

Experience: company, position, location, period (e.g., "Jan 2020 - Present"), description of responsibilities/achievements

Education: school, degree, area of study, grade (optional), location, period

Skills: name, proficiency level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Expert), keywords

Projects: name, period, website (optional), description

Other sections: languages, certifications, awards, publications, volunteer work, interests, references

Step 3: Configure Layout and Design

Ask about preferences:

Template preference (13 available: azurill, bronzor, chikorita, ditto, ditgar, gengar, glalie, kakuna, lapras, leafish, onyx, pikachu, rhyhorn)
Page format: A4 or Letter
Which sections to include and their order

Step 4: Generate Valid JSON

Output must conform to the Reactive Resume schema. See references/schema.md for the complete schema structure.

Key requirements:

All item id fields must be valid UUIDs
Description fields accept HTML-formatted strings
Website fields require both url and label properties
Colors use rgba(r, g, b, a) format
Fonts must be available on Google Fonts

Resume Writing Tips

Share these tips when helping users craft their resume content:

Content Guidelines

Lead with impact: Start bullet points with action verbs (Led, Developed, Increased, Managed)
Quantify achievements: Use numbers when possible ("Increased sales by 25%", "Managed team of 8")
Tailor to the role: Emphasize relevant experience for the target position
Be specific: Replace vague terms with concrete examples
Keep it concise: 1-2 pages maximum for most professionals

Section Order Recommendations

For most professionals:

Summary (if experienced)
Experience
Education
Skills
Projects (if relevant)
Certifications/Awards

For students/recent graduates:

Education
Projects
Skills
Experience (if any)
Activities/Volunteer

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Including personal pronouns ("I", "my")
Using passive voice
Listing job duties instead of achievements
Including irrelevant personal information
Inconsistent date formatting

Output Format

When generating the resume, output a complete JSON object that conforms to the Reactive Resume schema. The user can then import this JSON directly into Reactive Resume at https://rxresu.me.

Example minimal structure:

{
  "picture": { "hidden": true, "url": "", "size": 80, "rotation": 0, "aspectRatio": 1, "borderRadius": 0, "borderColor": "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)", "borderWidth": 0, "shadowColor": "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)", "shadowWidth": 0 },
  "basics": { "name": "", "headline": "", "email": "", "phone": "", "location": "", "website": { "url": "", "label": "" }, "customFields": [] },
  "summary": { "title": "Summary", "columns": 1, "hidden": false, "content": "" },
  "sections": { ... },
  "customSections": [],
  "metadata": { "template": "onyx", "layout": { ... }, ... }
}

For the complete schema, see references/schema.md.

Asking Good Questions

When information is missing, ask specific questions:

"What was your job title at [Company]?"
"What dates did you work there? (e.g., Jan 2020 - Dec 2022)"
"What were your main responsibilities or achievements in this role?"
"Do you have a specific target role or industry in mind?"

Avoid compound questions. Ask one thing at a time for clarity.

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