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title: "Using Private Notes"
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description: "Learn how to use the Private Notes section in Reactive Resume to keep track of job applications, company details, and other personal reminders for each resume."
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---
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## What are Private Notes?
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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.
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Think of it as a built-in notebook attached to each resume where you can jot down anything relevant to your job search.
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<Info>
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Private Notes are stored securely with your resume data and are only visible to you when editing your resume.
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</Info>
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## Where to find it
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In the resume builder, open the **right sidebar** and select **Notes** from the available sections.
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<Frame caption="Screenshot of the Notes section in the right sidebar">
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<img
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src="/images/guides/using-private-notes/screenshot-1.webp"
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alt="Screenshot of the Notes section in the right sidebar"
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/>
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</Frame>
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## Use cases
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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
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Keep a record of where you've sent this particular resume:
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- Company names and positions applied for
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- Application dates and deadlines
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- Recruiter or hiring manager contact information
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- Application status (submitted, interviewing, offer, rejected)
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### Save job description links
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Paste links to the original job postings so you can quickly reference them when preparing for interviews or following up.
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<Tip>
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Job postings often get taken down after a position is filled. Consider copying key requirements or responsibilities
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into your notes as a backup.
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</Tip>
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### Interview preparation
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Store notes to help you prepare:
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- Questions you want to ask the interviewer
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- Key points to highlight from your experience
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- Salary expectations and negotiation notes
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- Company research and talking points
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### Version control reminders
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If you maintain multiple versions of your resume, use notes to remind yourself:
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- What makes this version unique
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- Which types of roles this resume is tailored for
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- What was changed from your base resume
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### Follow-up reminders
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Track your follow-up schedule:
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- When you last followed up with a company
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- Next steps and deadlines
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- Response notes from recruiters
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## How to use it
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<Steps>
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<Step title="Open the Notes section">
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In the resume builder, click on **Notes** in the right sidebar to expand the section.
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</Step>
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<Step title="Write your notes">
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Use the rich text editor to add your notes. You can format text with bold, italics, bullet points, and more.
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</Step>
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<Step title="Notes save automatically">
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Your notes are saved automatically as you type—there's no need to click a save button.
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</Step>
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</Steps>
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## Privacy guarantee
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<Warning>
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Private Notes are for your eyes only. They will **never** appear on: - Your exported PDF or other file formats - Your
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publicly shared resume link - Any printed version of your resume
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</Warning>
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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
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- **Be consistent**: Use a similar format across all your resumes to make it easy to find information
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- **Date your entries**: Add dates when noting application submissions or follow-ups
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- **Keep it relevant**: Focus on information specific to this resume version and its target roles
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- **Update regularly**: Keep your notes current as your job search progresses
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