IhateLaTeX Open Resume Builder

Jake's Resume without writing LaTeX

For software engineers applying through Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever. ATS-safe PDF. Compiled on this device. Download is free. Forever.

What is the IhateLaTeX Resume Builder?

IhateLaTeX is the private on-device LaTeX resume builder that produces recruiter-grade, ATS-safe PDFs without writing LaTeX. It compiles Jake's Resume-class templates in your browser via WebAssembly, never uploads your career history, and never paywalls the download.

  • LaTeX without the syntax. A form writes Jake's Resume-class TeX.
  • Resume never leaves this device. WebAssembly compiles locally. No upload.
  • Download is free. Forever. No watermark, no account, no Zety-style paywall.

Why Choose IhateLaTeX? (Comparison Matrix)

Feature IhateLaTeX Overleaf Traditional Builders (Zety/Novoresume) Canva
Pricing 100% Free Forever Freemium / Paid $15 - $30 / month Freemium / Paid
Privacy & Security 100% In-Browser (WASM) Server Stored Server Stored Server Stored
LaTeX Coding Needed? No (Visual Form Editor) Yes (Required) No No
ATS Compatibility Score 99%+ (Pure Text Layer) 99%+ 70% - 85% (Variable) Poor (<50%)
On-Device Processing Yes (Full PWA) No No No

What the resume builder does

In-browser WebAssembly compiler

A real pdfTeX engine compiles your resume locally in about a second — the same text layer recruiters and ATS parsers read.

Jake's Resume & academic templates

Start from the r/cscareerquestions gold-standard template, Classic Academic CV, Minimalist Modern, or Executive Professional.

ATS score & keyword checks

Audit formatting, Google XYZ bullets, contact completeness, and keyword density before you download.

Zero uploads, on-device processing

Your resume never leaves the device. Keep a network connection while the TeX engine loads; compilation itself runs on this computer.

No-code visual editor

Fill sections in a form. We write valid LaTeX. Optional raw-source view if you want to tweak.

JSON backup & PDF import

Save a JSON backup, restore later, or import a LinkedIn / resume PDF to prefill the form.

How to Use It (Step by Step)

  1. Fill contact details, education, experience, projects, and skills in the visual form.
  2. Choose Jake's Resume, Academic CV, Minimalist Modern, or Executive Professional.
  3. Run ATS Score to check formatting, action verbs, and measurable bullets.
  4. Compile locally and download a print-ready vector PDF — no watermark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IhateLaTeX?

A free, privacy-first, in-browser LaTeX resume and CV builder. It uses a WebAssembly-compiled TeXLive engine to compile ATS-friendly PDF resumes locally without requiring LaTeX knowledge or a cloud account.

Why are LaTeX resumes better for ATS?

LaTeX compiles a clean, deterministic text stream with standard fonts and a single-column hierarchy. Unlike Word or Canva, it avoids floating text boxes and nested tables that break Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and Taleo.

Is IhateLaTeX completely free and private?

Yes. No watermarks, paywalls, or download limits. The TeX engine runs in your browser as on-device processing and never uploads your resume.

What is Jake's Resume template?

Jake's Resume is the open-source LaTeX template favored by software engineers on Reddit. It is a compact single-column layout with high information density — built for 6-second recruiter scans and ATS parsing.

Should a resume be one page or two pages?

One page for under 10 years of experience; two pages are acceptable for senior, executive, and academic profiles. Fit more on one page by cutting redundant bullets first, then tightening margins to 0.5–0.6 inches.

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