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Can I Modify My Resume After Downloading It from Zety?

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Yes, you can modify your resume after downloading it in your preferred format. You can also modify your resume without downloading it. Simply log into your Zety account and edit the resume you’ve created.

Since your resume stays on your Zety account, you can always access and edit the resume using the online app. This means that you can add and remove information from your resume, change the resume template, edit the contents, change the page size, as well as download the resume anytime you want.

If you wish to modify the resume generated with Zety using a word processor, it’s also possible. You can download your resume in a TXT or DOC format and upload it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or another program.

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Roma Kończak, CPRW
Roma is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and career expert with international work experience and a background in education and humanities. She has spent considerable time assisting individuals in advancing their careers by helping them improve their communication skills in diverse cultural and professional settings. She has written over 50 articles on effective approaches to resume writing and career advice.
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