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What are Private Notes?

The Private Notes section is a dedicated space for storing personal information about a specific resume. This content is completely private and will never appear on your resume, whether viewed publicly or exported as a PDF. Think of it as a built-in notebook attached to each resume where you can jot down anything relevant to your job search.
Private Notes are stored securely with your resume data and are only visible to you when editing your resume.

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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

Private Notes are designed to help you stay organized during your job search. Here are some practical ways to use them:

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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)
Paste links to the original job postings so you can quickly reference them when preparing for interviews or following up.
Job postings often get taken down after a position is filled. Consider copying key requirements or responsibilities into your notes as a backup.

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Interview preparation

Store 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

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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

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Follow-up reminders

Track your follow-up schedule:
  • When you last followed up with a company
  • Next steps and deadlines
  • Response notes from recruiters

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How to use it

1

Open the Notes section

In the resume builder, click on Notes in the right sidebar to expand the section.
2

Write your notes

Use the rich text editor to add your notes. You can format text with bold, italics, bullet points, and more.
3

Notes save automatically

Your notes are saved automatically as you type—there’s no need to click a save button.

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Privacy guarantee

Private Notes are for your eyes only. They will never appear on:
  • Your exported PDF or other file formats
  • Your publicly shared resume link
  • Any printed version of your resume
This makes it safe to store sensitive information like salary expectations, candid thoughts about opportunities, or personal reminders that you wouldn’t want an employer to see.

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Tips for effective note-taking

  • Be consistent: Use a similar format across all your resumes to make it easy to find information
  • Date your entries: Add dates when noting application submissions or follow-ups
  • Keep it relevant: Focus on information specific to this resume version and its target roles
  • Update regularly: Keep your notes current as your job search progresses