Using Private Notes

What are Private Notes?

The Private Notes section is a dedicated space for storing personal information about a specific resume. This content is completely private and will never appear on your resume, whether viewed publicly or exported as a PDF.

Think of it as a built-in notebook attached to each resume where you can jot down anything relevant to your job search.

<Info> Private Notes are stored securely with your resume data and are only visible to you when editing your resume. </Info>

Where to find it

In the resume builder, open the right sidebar and select Notes from the available sections.

<Frame caption="Screenshot of the Notes section in the right sidebar"> </Frame>

Use cases

Private Notes are designed to help you stay organized during your job search. Here are some practical ways to use them:

Track job applications

Keep a record of where you've sent this particular resume:

• Company names and positions applied for
• Application dates and deadlines
• Recruiter or hiring manager contact information
• Application status (submitted, interviewing, offer, rejected)

Save job description links

Paste links to the original job postings so you can quickly reference them when preparing for interviews or following up.

<Tip> Job postings often get taken down after a position is filled. Consider copying key requirements or responsibilities into your notes as a backup. </Tip>

Interview preparation

Store notes to help you prepare:

• Questions you want to ask the interviewer
• Key points to highlight from your experience
• Salary expectations and negotiation notes
• Company research and talking points

Version control reminders

If you maintain multiple versions of your resume, use notes to remind yourself:

• What makes this version unique
• Which types of roles this resume is tailored for
• What was changed from your base resume

Follow-up reminders

Track your follow-up schedule:

• When you last followed up with a company
• Next steps and deadlines
• Response notes from recruiters

How to use it

<Steps> <Step title="Open the Notes section"> In the resume builder, click on **Notes** in the right sidebar to expand the section. </Step> <Step title="Write your notes"> Use the rich text editor to add your notes. You can format text with bold, italics, bullet points, and more. </Step> <Step title="Notes save automatically"> Your notes are saved automatically as you type—there's no need to click a save button. </Step> </Steps>

Privacy guarantee

<Warning> Private Notes are for your eyes only. They will **never** appear on: - Your exported PDF or other file formats - Your publicly shared resume link - Any printed version of your resume </Warning>

This makes it safe to store sensitive information like salary expectations, candid thoughts about opportunities, or personal reminders that you wouldn't want an employer to see.

Tips for effective note-taking

• Be consistent: Use a similar format across all your resumes to make it easy to find information
• Date your entries: Add dates when noting application submissions or follow-ups
• Keep it relevant: Focus on information specific to this resume version and its target roles
• Update regularly: Keep your notes current as your job search progresses