HatchResume — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HatchResume, the free resume builder at hatchresume.com.
- What is HatchResume?
- HatchResume is a free online resume builder at hatchresume.com. It gives you 25+ professional, ATS-friendly templates, an editor for your details, and a one-click PDF download — with no account required.
- Is HatchResume really free?
- Yes. Every template, every feature, and the PDF download are free, with no trial, no watermark, and no card required at any point. There is no paid tier.
- Do I need to sign up or log in?
- No. There are no accounts on HatchResume. You can start editing a resume the moment the page loads.
- Where is my resume data stored? Is it private?
- Your resume is stored only in your own browser's local storage. It is never uploaded to a server, because HatchResume has no backend — the whole app runs client-side. Clearing your browser data deletes the resume permanently, and no copy exists anywhere else.
- Are the templates ATS-friendly?
- Yes. The templates in the ATS-Optimized category use single-column layouts, standard section headings, and plain-text contact details and links — the structure applicant tracking systems parse most reliably. Other categories trade some of that for visual design.
- How do I download my resume as a PDF?
- Click the download button in the editor. The PDF is generated in your browser at print resolution, sized for A4, and saved straight to your device. Resumes longer than one page export as multi-page PDFs.
- Can I make my resume fit on one page?
- Yes. HatchResume warns you as soon as your content spills onto a second page and offers a one-click "fit to one page" action that scales the whole layout down proportionally.
- What is the job description matcher?
- Paste a job posting into the matcher and HatchResume extracts its key terms, compares them against your resume, and lists the keywords you are missing, ranked by importance. The comparison runs in your browser — the posting is not uploaded either.
- Can I keep more than one resume?
- Yes. You can save several resume versions in the same browser and switch between them, which is useful when tailoring one resume per role. Undo and redo are available while editing.
- Does HatchResume work on a phone?
- The site loads and works on mobile browsers, but the editor with its live A4 preview is far more comfortable on a laptop or desktop screen.
- Can I switch templates without losing what I typed?
- Yes. Your content is kept separately from the design, so you can move between any of the 25+ templates at any time and your details carry over.
- Who made HatchResume?
- HatchResume is an independent, open project built and maintained by a solo developer. Feedback and bug reports go through the form on the home page.
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