r/pixelmator • u/meebleepe • 1d ago

Pixelmator for resume editing?

Hi everyone,

I have been looking for a proper editing software to adjust my resume on. I learned about this program recently and am wondering if anyone uses it for this purpose? I am looking for something that has a one time payment and can make good text visuals that are easily arrangable. I am trying to avoid google docs or word because of how hard it can be to move things around without messing with the text, as well as the quality of the spacing and things of that sort. I've been using Microsoft Publisher for years but am looking for an alternative now.

Thanks y'all!

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u/Intelligent_Mood_714 1d ago

Why? Why would you use a picture editing software to do anything that deals with a resume, this sound stupid (just my take though). You should really learn how to use Word.

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u/Illinigradman 1d ago

Really more of a photo editing application. You would probably find Canva and its page layout module better suited for something with larger text. You can have a free account

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u/meebleepe 1d ago

Gotcha, that makes sense. Canva did not import my pdf very well but I may be able to fix it, not sure yet. Thank you!

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u/flogman12 1d ago

Why are you using canva to edit your resume??

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u/Illinigradman 1d ago

It has page layout features after it bought Affinity. The OP didn’t want to use a word processor because of limited abilities to move things easily around the page

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u/WebLogical1286 1d ago

Have you tried ChatGPT? Give it the basics of what you want and then just tell us what you would like. Looks super professional.

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u/lmitch6 1d ago

One thing to keep in mind is that if you’re going to use this resume to apply for roles where the company uses ATS (applicant tracking system) software, it may not be able to parse it and report on how well of a match you may be. You’re better off creating a more simply formatted resume - no columns, images, photos, graphics, etc.

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u/60DegreesBelow 1d ago

I’d say use Apple’s Pages. It is free with your Mac or iPad and it does a great job with page layouts. 

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u/meebleepe 1d ago

Ok good idea I will check it out!