What it does
Reactive Resume is a free resume builder and career manager with PDF and Word exports. Its official project also documents version history, application tracking, linked cover letters and a self-hosting option.
Write and check the document before exploring automated suggestions. Reactive Resume keeps document versions and lets you accept or reject assistant edits, which gives you a way to compare changes rather than replacing the original text blindly.
Its application tracker can retain the resume and letter associated with a saved role, together with notes, contacts and interview events. This is useful when an interviewer asks about the exact version you sent. Export options include PDF, Word, Markdown and JSON, so the document can move beyond the hosted editor. Some imports differ: the repository says readable PDF and JSON imports can work without AI, while Word imports require a connected provider. Self-hosting is an alternative for readers prepared to run the application.
AI interview coaching uses your own AI connection. That is a separate requirement from downloading a resume or comparing offers, which do not require that connection.
Strengths
- Connects application records with the documents sent
- Offers several export formats and document versions
Watch out for
- Word imports require a connected AI provider according to the official repository.
Best for
- Jobseekers who want portable resumes and application records