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Google Docs – Popular and free online resource for writing and collaboration. You can save documents to Google Drive and download them to your PC in Microsoft Word or PDF.
Microsoft Word – A paid subscription usually requires purchasing the Office 365 package that includes Excel and Powerpoint. Offers a 1-month free trial.
Grammarly – This writing assistance tool can be used for various authoring needs, from documentation, texting, blog posts, etc. It calls out and helps writers correct grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and other communication errors. It is a powerful online that utilizes machine learning to resource thousands of writing styles and formats. Grammarly has a free version that is used for most general editing needs.

ResyMatch.io – This simple and free resume-scanning tool scans your uploaded resume and scores based on the job description information you enter for it to compare. It simulates an ATS scan which allows you to gain valuable information that you can use to adjust your resume to give it a better chance to pass through an employer’s existing ATS system.
Jobscan – This tool is a one-stop shop for updating and managing resumes. Not only does it have the same features as ResyMatch.io, but it can also guide you on what types of ATS various companies have and provide tips on adjusting your resume. In addition, you can use Jobscan to track and manage the job postings you have applied for, all within the same utility.
Jobseer – As the name suggests, Jobseer is a plug-in to the Google Chrome browser that allows you to compare your resume in real time. It can search and compare job descriptions and offer suggestions that best fit your job search. Jobseer is an extension for Google Chrome that can be found through Google Play and only works on the Google Chrome Browser.

These tools will keep you organized and allow you to stay on top of interviews, meetings, and deadlines:

Google Calendar – Set up multiple calendars, alerts, and schedules with this utility. If you have a google email address, setting up a Google Calendar keeps all your events in one spot.
Notion – We recently started using Notion to organize post deadlines, video schedules, and more. You can use Notion to draft documents, set calendar events, and track to-do lists. Notion provides real-time sync to your desktop, phone, or tablet. A great all-in-one organizational utility.
TickTick – This is a great task-tracking utility. You can download it as a mobile app, from a browser, or on a Google Chrome extension. You can create multiple to-do lists with alerts.
Outlook Calendar – If you are a Microsoft Office user, incorporate an outlook calendar to track important dates and events. You can set up multiple calendars, import calendars, and use a task list to manage your day-to-day activities. Like all Microsoft products, this comes with a 1-month free trial, and then you need a subscription that comes bundled under the Microsoft Office Suite of tools.

Having quick and easy access to your resumes and other supporting documentation is crucial. The following online storage solutions can help:

Dropbox – Has a free offer with limited space. It can also be used as a backup storage system. You can store and share files on the go. Has apps for mobile, laptop, and browser.
Google Drive – Works great with Google Docs and other google utilities. Allows for backup and primary storage in the cloud. Has a free version with limited storage, but still plenty for resumes and supporting documentation.
OneDrive– For all those with Microsoft Office, One Drive provides a good online service to keep your documents handy. Requires a subscription to Microsoft Office.

If you are a professional with a portfolio of work or have a unique marketable skill, we suggest you create a Biography Landing Page. Landing pages are different than blogs or websites as they are a single page of information about you.

The following resources can help create and maintain your custom landing page at little to no cost.

Wordpress.com – By far the most popular hosting platform. WordPress does have a limited free version, but their personal version with a custom domain name is quite affordable.
Wix.com – Wix is a popular web hosting solution for influencers, individuals, and small businesses. It is a little more expensive than WordPress but has a number of drag-and-drop tools that make creating your landing page a breeze.
Squarespace – is similar in price to Wix but offers a dedicated and convenient Bio Page creator section, which is initially free.
SITE123 – This hosting service offers a free, limited bandwidth site and a dedicated subdomain. This is a great, free solution to get your name out there.

To help you in crafting your resume, we frequently add other valuable resources to assist you. Below are links to several articles and full-page resources you can use to help create the perfect resume:

How To Write A Competitive Resume In 2021, by Ashley Stahl
The Muse: 12 Tiny Changes That Make Your Resume Easy for Recruiters to Skim, by Lily Zhang
ResumeGenius: Standard Resume Sections You Need For A Resume, by Corissa Peterson
How To Find Keywords in Job Descriptions and Use Them in Your Resume, by Indeed Editorial Team