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  • Make sure your Resume is ATS compatible
    Yes, this is something which many don't know. Always create your resume in pdf or if its not in pdf format convert it to pdf format and then use it, as PDF is the best format for ATS compatibility. overleaf.com is great place to get Google, Microsoft, etc.. employee's Resume templates ready to use and edit for which are ATS compatible. Source: 10 months ago
  • [25F] [Java/SpringBoot/Hibernate] Not getting interviews
    23.10 M here, those skills shouldn't be rang birangi dabbe and should use deedys or jake's resume on overleaf.com. Source: 11 months ago
  • What needs to happen for ChatGPT to start generating visual answers like electrical schematics?
    I asked gpt to "create a complex circuit diagram in LaTex format. I then used https://overleaf.com to render the LaTex document gpt produced. Source: 11 months ago
  • Please review my resume for entry level software developer roles. I have applied to 400+ positions yet not callbacks..
    A nitpick: the bottom right text "created with resumepuppy.com" looks a little unprofessional. If you want an online resume website (free), there's overleaf.com which I like. Source: 12 months ago
  • Laptop for academic use : programming, office apps and LaTeX.
    I find myself using my browser most of the time, I don't load any heavy website either. It's mostly YouTube, Overleaf, Mathcha, Quora, LinkedIn, Codechef, HackerRank, etc. Other than that sometimes I use heavy editors like Visual studio, PyCharm, etc. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Technical documents and user manuals. How to?
    I loved LaTex (via overleaf.com) for school assignments. Admittedly, I'm probably in the minority there. But it made formatting stuff so much easier. I'm reasonably proficient at LaTeX, and there were a few deadlines I can recall that I would absolutely have missed if I'd had to deal with all the formatting and citations manually. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Is buying an MS Office (non-subscription) a good investment for my future career?
    Not really. If you just need to make documents, any of the free office software will do (Libre Office, Open Office, Google Docs, etc). The best way to make IEEE formatted papers is through LaTeX with BibTeX (also said by another commenter). It makes referencing/citing a breeze. Submitting papers to journals would likely require the same to be in LaTeX format. During my undergrad, we were required to do the thesis... Source: about 1 year ago
  • How do i make cool looking equations?
    Use LaTeX to write these things in a paper. Setting up a TeX environment is hard, so look at overleaf.com. The mhchem package is my goto for formatting nuclear chemistry. There is probably a package that will draw the nuclei if you want those in your paper too. Source: about 1 year ago
  • I typeset the newest We The Investors Comment letter in LaTeX so we can send in a professional-looking pdf instead of a word-file. GO COMMENT!
    I used overleaf.com to compile the document. Create a user and open up a blank document. Source: about 1 year ago
  • CV/Resume online tools makers
    Overleaf.com is my go-to. Basically codes your resume into a nice professional-quality PDF. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Plz Roast my Resume, dont hold back
    Please go to overleaf.com , pick a beautiful template, not like this 5 year old school assignment, that your small niece made it out for you. Source: about 1 year ago
  • The Art of LaTeX: Advice for Typesetting Beautiful, Delightful Proofs
    Overleaf (https://overleaf.com/) is pretty popular for this, and also tracks things like edit history. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago
  • I was tired of renewing my resume each year, so i decided to automate it through CI
    Or you just use something like http://overleaf.com and render LaTeX as PDF in your browser. Source: over 1 year ago
  • extreme super title
    When writing a paper with multiple authors I preferred to use something like overleaf (overleaf.com), it includes a history and you can export it to GitHub or add it to your own tracking by downloading the files themselves. Source: over 1 year ago
  • please roast my resume !
    Others don't use canva for making resumes, it's suitable for graphic purposes but flowcv.io or overleaf.com, or novoresume are good ones. Source: over 1 year ago
  • LaTeX editor for Windows 10 easy to set up
    Either Overleaf, which is a Online Tool, no setup, only a account needed. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Job hunt. Looking to update my CV. Any recommendations for CV builder that is secure
    I had my software engineering spouse make a CV and she built it using LaTeX (document building language) hosted on overleaf.com. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Anyone tried to use LaTex for their homework?
    I'm in mech e and use latex for all pretty much everything. Makes searching notes, hw, etc. a breeze and also much easier to copy into wolfram alpha without a dumb error if there's a tedious multiplication or something. Additionally, much nicer to read later when studying for exams. I'd recommend overleaf.com and mathpix.com to get the flow started! Source: over 1 year ago
  • A fairly comprehensive guide on how to apply to MSCS programs in the US - Part 3: Applications
    Use something like latex (overleaf.com makes it super easy) to create a simple CV that highlights your education, research experience, and work experience. If you're not from a CS background, list out your coursework as well. If you don't have work/research experience, list out interesting projects. Your CV has a very natural link with your SoP, so you can use one as a guide to frame the talking point for the other! Source: over 1 year ago
  • Request for articles, guides, books (available in pdf format online) etc. on the basics of writing mathematics papers.
    With all respect, if you've never heard of lemmas, then probably either you've not been studying your math in Englihs, or you might be out of your league a little in the mathematics you're trying to present. You should try reading https://faculty.math.illinois.edu/~berndt/writingmath.pdf and using LaTeX (the Website overleaf.com has free tutorials and makes it easy to setup). But also, maybe post it online before... Source: over 1 year ago
  • Are there any "easy to publish" sites like Medium or Substack but that has LaTeX functionality?
    I only care about LaTeX and publicity: overleaf.com (share your LaTeX project link and call it a day; you can decide whether people can edit it or just view it). Source: over 1 year ago

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14 BEST LaTeX Editor for Mac & Windows in 2022
Overleaf is easy to use cloud-based collaborative LaTeX editor. It is one of the best LaTeX editors which allows you to view the document history. You can insert images, equations, bibliographies, and more.
12 Best LaTeX Editors You Should Use
Another great online LaTeX editing tool is Overleaf. Trusted by over 200,000 academia worldwide, Overleaf is a great LaTeX editing tool with all the features that make your document creations easy.
Which LaTeX Editor is Best for Windows?
For example, if you’re a beginner and want a basic editor, you might want to try Overleaf. On the other hand, if you’re a more advanced user, then TeXnicCenter is a good choice. No matter what editor you choose, you’ll be able to get the job done. It’s just a matter of finding the right tool for the job.

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