Using private notes

What are private notes?

The Notes section stores personal information about one resume. Nothing you write there appears on the resume itself, whether it is viewed publicly or exported as a PDF.

It is a notebook attached to each resume, where you can jot down anything relevant to your job search.

<Info> Your notes are stored with that resume's data and are only visible to you when editing the resume. </Info>

Where to find it

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

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Use cases

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 come down once a position is filled. Copy the main requirements or responsibilities into your notes as a backup. </Tip>

Interview preparation

Keep 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 write 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> Your notes are for your eyes only. They will **never** appear in your exported files, on your public resume URL, or in a printed version of your resume. </Warning>

That makes it safe to store sensitive details: salary expectations, candid thoughts about an opportunity, or reminders you would not want an employer to see.

Tips for effective note-taking

• Use a similar format across all your resumes, so information is easy to find
• Add dates when you note an application submission or a follow-up
• Keep the notes specific to this version of the resume and the roles it targets
• Update them as your job search moves along