AI Resume Builder

An intelligent resume builder application that uses AI to help users create professional resumes through a conversational interface.

Features

• AI-Powered Resume Creation: Chat with an AI assistant that guides you through the resume creation process
• Real-Time Resume Preview: See your resume take shape as you provide information
• PDF Export: Download your completed resume as a professionally formatted PDF
• Responsive Design: Works on both desktop and mobile devices

Technologies Used

• Next.js 14: React framework with App Router for efficient page routing
• TypeScript: For type-safe code
• Groq AI: LLM integration for intelligent resume assistance
• TailwindCSS: For responsive styling
• ShadCN UI: Component library for a clean, modern interface
• jsPDF & html2canvas: For PDF generation and export

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ installed
• Groq API key (get one at https://console.groq.com)

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/Anant-Raj17/AI-resume-builder.git
cd AI-resume-builder

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env.local file in the root directory with your Groq API key:

GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key_here

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to use the application.

How It Works

1. The user interacts with an AI assistant through a chat interface
2. The AI asks relevant questions about experience, education, skills, etc.
3. As the user provides information, the AI structures it into a proper resume format
4. The resume preview updates in real-time as information is provided
5. Once complete, the user can download their resume as a PDF

Project Structure

• /src/app: Main application pages and API routes
• /src/components: React components including ChatInterface and ResumePreview
• /src/lib: Utility functions and shared code

License

MIT

Author

Anant Raj