Getting started with an online resume builder

What mistakes do people often make the first time they use a resume builder?

The most common mistakes come from trusting the tool too much and checking the result too little.

Watch for these:

  • Leaving sample text or [bracketed] prompts in the final resume.
  • Keeping example skills you do not actually have.
  • Choosing a decorative two-column template when a simple one would read more reliably.
  • Inconsistent date formats, such as "Jan 2022" in one job and "03/2021" in another.
  • Typing errors in the email or phone number.
  • Too many sections with only one line each.
  • Forgetting to reorder sections so the most relevant comes first.

Before you pay to download, ResumeBuilder.ae shows a checklist that flags missing contact details, leftover sample text, bracketed prompts and characters the PDF cannot print. It warns rather than blocks, so read its notes and fix them yourself.

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Templates to try

Free to edit and preview. Single-column layouts are the safest choice for applicant tracking systems.

ATS Classic

Single column

Use this template: ATS Classic

ATS Professional

Single column

Use this template: ATS Professional

ATS Modern

Single column

Use this template: ATS Modern

General guidance for job seekers, not legal or immigration advice. Employers and applicant tracking systems differ, so always follow the instructions in the job advert. Spotted a mistake? Email support@jobb.ae.

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