Features #6

Resume Management System

Complete guide to Antler CMS's specialized resume management system with 7 content collections

Resume Management System

Antler CMS includes a specialized resume management system that allows you to create, manage, and display professional resumes through a dedicated admin interface. The system uses 7 separate content collections to organize different aspects of your professional profile.

Resume Collections Overview

The resume system is built around seven specialized content collections, each handling a specific aspect of your professional profile:

  • Personal Information - Contact details and professional summary
  • Work Experience - Employment history and achievements
  • Education - Academic background and qualifications
  • Certifications - Professional certifications and licenses
  • Skills - Technical and soft skills organized by category
  • Languages - Language proficiency levels
  • Projects - Personal and professional projects

Content Collections Structure

Personal Information (resumePersonal)

Basic contact and personal details that form the header of your resume.

Schema Fields:

  • name (string, required) - Full name
  • title (string, required) - Professional title/position
  • summary (string, required) - Professional summary/bio
  • email (string, optional) - Contact email
  • phone (string, optional) - Phone number
  • location (string, optional) - Current location
  • website (string, optional) - Personal website URL
  • linkedin (string, optional) - LinkedIn profile URL
  • github (string, optional) - GitHub profile URL
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Work Experience (resumeExperience)

Professional work history with detailed descriptions and achievements.

Schema Fields:

  • title (string, required) - Job title
  • company (string, required) - Company name
  • location (string, required) - Job location
  • startDate (date, required) - Employment start date
  • endDate (date, optional) - Employment end date
  • current (boolean, default: false) - Currently employed
  • description (string, required) - Job description
  • achievements (string[], optional) - Key achievements
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Education (resumeEducation)

Academic background including degrees, schools, and relevant details.

Schema Fields:

  • degree (string, required) - Degree type and field
  • school (string, required) - Institution name
  • location (string, required) - School location
  • startDate (date, required) - Start date
  • endDate (date, optional) - Graduation date
  • gpa (string, optional) - GPA or grade
  • details (string, optional) - Additional details
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Certifications (resumeCertifications)

Professional certifications, licenses, and credentials.

Schema Fields:

  • name (string, required) - Certification name
  • issuer (string, required) - Issuing organization
  • date (date, required) - Issue date
  • expirationDate (date, optional) - Expiration date
  • credentialId (string, optional) - Credential ID
  • url (string, optional) - Verification URL
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Skills (resumeSkills)

Technical and soft skills organized by category for better presentation.

Schema Fields:

  • category (string, required) - Skill category (e.g., “Programming”, “Design”)
  • skills (string[], required) - Array of skills in this category
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Languages (resumeLanguages)

Language proficiency levels for international opportunities.

Schema Fields:

  • name (string, required) - Language name
  • proficiency (string, required) - Proficiency level (e.g., “Native”, “Fluent”, “Intermediate”)
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Projects (resumeProjects)

Personal and professional projects separate from the main projects collection.

Schema Fields:

  • name (string, required) - Project name
  • description (string, required) - Project description
  • technologies (string[], required) - Technologies used
  • url (string, optional) - Live project URL
  • githubUrl (string, optional) - GitHub repository URL
  • startDate (date, optional) - Project start date
  • endDate (date, optional) - Project end date
  • order (number, default: 1) - Display order

Admin Interface Features

Resume Manager Dashboard

Access the resume manager at /admin/resume/ for comprehensive resume management:

  • Overview of all resume sections with content counts
  • Quick navigation to each resume collection
  • Integrated workflow for building complete resumes
  • Cross-referencing between resume sections
  • Preview capabilities for the complete resume

Specialized Resume Layout

The resume manager uses a dedicated layout (ResumeLayout) that provides:

  • Resume-specific navigation separate from main content
  • Section-based organization for easy management
  • Contextual editing with resume focus
  • Integrated preview of resume sections

Content Management Features

Schema-Aware Forms

Each resume collection uses dynamically generated forms based on its specific schema:

  • Date pickers for employment and education dates
  • Array inputs for skills and achievements
  • URL validation for websites and profiles
  • Boolean toggles for current employment status

Ordering System

All resume collections include an order field for:

  • Custom sorting of entries within each section
  • Flexible organization of resume content
  • Professional presentation order control

Content Validation

  • Required field validation ensures complete information
  • Date validation prevents invalid date ranges
  • URL validation for web links and profiles
  • Email validation for contact information

Resume Display Integration

Public Resume Page

The system generates a public resume page at /resume that:

  • Aggregates all resume collections into a cohesive display
  • Respects ordering specified in each collection
  • Handles missing sections gracefully
  • Provides professional formatting and layout

Template Integration

Resume data can be integrated into:

  • Custom resume templates with different layouts
  • PDF generation for downloadable resumes
  • Print-friendly formatting
  • Multiple format exports

API Integration

Resume-Specific Endpoints

The resume system integrates with the standard content API:

GET /admin/api/content/resumePersonal
GET /admin/api/content/resumeExperience
GET /admin/api/content/resumeEducation
GET /admin/api/content/resumeCertifications
GET /admin/api/content/resumeSkills
GET /admin/api/content/resumeLanguages
GET /admin/api/content/resumeProjects

Bulk Operations

  • Export entire resume as JSON
  • Import resume data from external sources
  • Backup resume collections together
  • Sync resume sections across environments

Content Creation Workflow

Step-by-Step Resume Building

  1. Personal Information

    • Start with basic contact details
    • Add professional summary
    • Include social media profiles

  2. Work Experience

    • Add positions in reverse chronological order
    • Include detailed descriptions and achievements
    • Mark current position if applicable

  3. Education

    • Add degrees and certifications
    • Include relevant coursework or honors
    • Specify graduation dates

  4. Skills & Certifications

    • Organize skills by category
    • Add professional certifications
    • Include expiration dates where relevant

  5. Additional Sections

    • Add language proficiencies
    • Include relevant projects
    • Customize ordering for best presentation

Content Guidelines

Professional Writing

  • Use action verbs in experience descriptions
  • Quantify achievements where possible
  • Keep descriptions concise but informative
  • Maintain consistent tense (past for previous roles, present for current)

Data Consistency

  • Use consistent date formats across all sections
  • Maintain professional tone throughout
  • Verify all URLs and contact information
  • Keep information current and relevant

Advanced Features

Resume Templates

The system supports multiple resume templates:

  • Traditional format for conservative industries
  • Modern design for creative fields
  • Technical focus for engineering roles
  • Academic format for research positions

Export Options

  • PDF generation for applications
  • Print optimization for physical copies
  • Web-friendly formats for online portfolios
  • ATS-friendly versions for applicant tracking systems

Integration Capabilities

  • LinkedIn import for automatic data population
  • GitHub integration for project information
  • Portfolio synchronization with main projects
  • Contact form integration for inquiries

Best Practices

Content Organization

  • Use meaningful ordering to highlight most relevant information
  • Group related skills in logical categories
  • Prioritize recent experience in chronological sections
  • Keep contact information current and professional

Professional Presentation

  • Maintain consistent formatting across all sections
  • Use professional language and terminology
  • Highlight key achievements and quantifiable results
  • Tailor content for specific opportunities when possible

Data Management

  • Regular updates to keep information current
  • Backup resume data regularly
  • Version control for different resume versions
  • Privacy considerations for sensitive information

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Resume Not Displaying

  • Check that all required fields are completed
  • Verify content exists in resume collections
  • Ensure proper ordering values are set
  • Check for validation errors in admin interface

Missing Sections

  • Confirm content exists in respective collections
  • Check collection schema compliance
  • Verify proper frontmatter formatting
  • Ensure files are in correct directories

Formatting Issues

  • Validate date formats in experience and education
  • Check URL formatting for links and profiles
  • Verify array formatting for skills and achievements
  • Ensure consistent data types across entries

Data Recovery

  • Resume content stored as individual Markdown files
  • Version control friendly for backup and recovery
  • Easy migration between environments
  • Standard content collection structure for reliability

Next Steps

The resume management system provides professional-grade resume building capabilities while maintaining the flexibility and simplicity of the Antler CMS content management approach.