We have spent some serious effort on making the generated PDF of your resume/portfolio even better. Raveal’s PDF output was already second to none when it comes to other resume websites. We do some fancy tricks to allow your portfolio’s high res images to be included next to your resume. The resulting PDF is better than most can do by hand with Microsoft Word.
But there were some places we could improve.
The following features are immediately available to all Raveal account holders today.
The old PDF was a traditional format, using only black and white colors and sans-serif headings with serif body text. We now provide you with a choice between the original, “Traditional,” style and a new, “Modern,” style. The modern uses the Myriad Pro sans-serif font throughout and brings in some blues and grays. It looks great. You can change your preference from the Dashboard under “Style & Theme.” Check out a short comparison of the two:
Two styles: Modern and Traditional
Previously, file descriptions were left out when they were inserted into the PDF. We now include them. Additionally, if there are files that could not be included in the PDF, say a SWF or HTML file, a notice is added at the bottom to visit your profile online.
File descriptions next to file
We sweat the details. Who is the one actually using the PDF? The hiring manager or the client you sent it to. Let’s make it easy for them to work with it. Raveal adds bookmarks for each section to quickly jump around. The last bookmark takes the user right to your online profile.
Bookmarks for those reading your resume
What if you didn’t get the job or it is postponed? What if your resume goes on file with the company? Raveal adds metadata to the PDF so that it is properly indexed with whatever computer or system that will be storing it. Your profile will be found again!
Metadata to search your PDF
Not just the standard title/author/etc metadata, but Raveal also adds profile specific keywords.
Keywords to search your PDF
That’s it for now. We are working on some other great tools to give you. I can’t wait to talk about them!
About the author
Mike Wille - I'm the head techie here with a passion and hunger for all things digital. I got into programming because I love to create and couldn't cut a straight line in wood shop.