The Resumator is a powerful, API-driven Job Applicant Resume Management System. It serves as a web-based tool designed to automate the process of creating professional job application documents. The system provides a robust API that takes structured input data and generates a professional resume or CV in PDF format, using one of the available layout templates.

The system directly addresses the tedious and error-prone nature of manual resume creation and updating. By automating document generation from structured input data, the Resumator ensures consistency, accuracy, and speed in producing industry-standard professional documents suitable for all modern job applications.

• API-Driven Generation: Easily generate professional resumes and CVs by sending data to a dedicated API endpoint.
• PDF Output: Produces industry-standard PDF documents suitable for immediate job applications.
• Customizable Layouts: Supports multiple resume layouts, allowing users to choose the style best suited for their professional needs.
• Structured Data Input: Documents are generated from easily manageable, structured data (e.g., JSON), ensuring data consistency and integrity.

The system processes comprehensive professional details structured into clear categories:

• Contact: Name, Job Title, Location, Phone, Email, Website.
• Expertise: Specific skills such as Advanced CSS, Ruby on Rails, Object-oriented PHP, etc.
• Experience: Detailed work history including job title, company, location, and tenure.

To successfully install and run this application, you must have the following software installed on your machine:

• Node.js: Version 4.0 or higher.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database system.
• PhantomJS: A headless WebKit scriptable with JavaScript. (Must be accessible in your system's PATH).

Terminal / Command Line Guidance The installation commands use standard Bash syntax. Please use the appropriate terminal based on your operating system:

• Windows: Git Bash (recommended for Unix-style commands) or PowerShell.
• Linux: Bash, Zsh, or your distribution's default terminal.
• macOS: Terminal (which uses Zsh or Bash).

Clone the project repository to your local machine using either SSH or HTTPS.

• Using SSH: git clone [email protected]:kyushiro/Resumator.git
• Using HTTPS: git clone https://github.com/kyushiro/Resumator.git

Navigate into the cloned directory and run the npm command to install all required dependencies.

• Change Directory: cd Resumator
• Install Dependencies: npm install

Troubleshooting Note: If you encounter an error related to PhantomJS, verify that it is correctly installed and that its executable is present in your system's PATH environment variable.

• Once dependencies are installed, start the application server to begin using the API: npm start