Custom sections allow you to add any additional information to your resume that doesn’t fit into the standard categories. This is perfect for awards, volunteer work, certifications, publications, or any other achievements.
Overview
The custom sections feature is flexible and powerful:
- Create multiple custom sections (e.g., “Awards”, “Volunteer Work”, “Certifications”)
- Each section can have multiple items
- Each item follows a consistent structure with title, subtitle, dates, and description
Creating a Custom Section
Enter Section Title
In the “Add Custom Section” card, type a title for your new section.Field: Section title (string)Examples:
- Volunteer Experience
- Awards & Recognition
- Certifications
- Publications
- Speaking Engagements
Click Add
Click the Add button to create the section.A new card appears with your section title and an “Add Item” button.
Choose clear, professional section titles that immediately convey the type of content they contain.
Adding Items to a Section
Once you’ve created a custom section, you can add items to it.
Click Add Item
In your custom section card, click the Add Item button.An empty item form appears.
Enter Title
The main heading for this item.Field: title (string)Examples:
- Award: “Employee of the Year”
- Volunteer: “Volunteer Coordinator”
- Certification: “AWS Certified Solutions Architect”
Enter Subtitle
The organization or issuing body.Field: subtitle (string)Examples:
- “TechCorp Inc.”
- “Local Food Bank”
- “Amazon Web Services”
Add Start and End Dates
When this item was active or received.Fields:
startDate (string): Format MM/YYYYendDate (string): Format MM/YYYY (can be left blank for one-time awards)
Note: Both dates are optional and can be used flexibly Write Description
Add details about this item.Field: description (string, multi-line)Tip: Explain the significance, your role, or key achievements
Data Structures
Custom Section
type CustomSection = {
id: string; // Auto-generated unique identifier
title: string; // Section title (e.g., "Awards")
items: CustomSectionItem[]; // Array of items in this section
};
Custom Section Item
type CustomSectionItem = {
id: string; // Auto-generated unique identifier
title: string; // Item title (e.g., award name, role)
subtitle: string; // Organization or issuer
startDate: string; // Start date (MM/YYYY)
endDate: string; // End date (MM/YYYY)
description: string; // Detailed description
};
Managing Custom Sections and Items
Removing Items
- Click the trash icon in the top-right corner of any item card
- Items fade out smoothly when removed
- If a section has no items, a helpful “No items added yet” message appears
Removing Entire Sections
- Click the trash icon in the section header (next to “Add Item”)
- This removes the entire section and all its items
- Use with caution - there’s no undo!
When you remove a custom section, all items within it are permanently deleted. Make sure to export your data regularly as a backup.
Example Use Cases
Awards Section
Section Title: Awards & Recognition
Item 1:
Title: Employee of the Year
Subtitle: TechCorp Inc.
Start Date: 12/2023
End Date: [blank]
Description: Recognized for exceptional performance and leadership in Q4 2023 product launch.
Volunteer Work
Section Title: Volunteer Experience
Item 1:
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Subtitle: Local Food Bank
Start Date: 06/2022
End Date: 12/2023
Description: • Organized weekly food distribution events
• Coordinated team of 15+ volunteers
• Served 200+ families monthly
Certifications
Section Title: Certifications
Item 1:
Title: AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Subtitle: Amazon Web Services
Start Date: 03/2024
End Date: [blank]
Description: Professional level certification demonstrating expertise in AWS cloud architecture.
Publications
Section Title: Publications
Item 1:
Title: "Machine Learning in Production: Best Practices"
Subtitle: Tech Journal Quarterly
Start Date: 09/2023
End Date: [blank]
Description: Co-authored article on scalable ML deployment strategies, cited 50+ times.
- Section Creation: Simple input + button form at the top
- Item Forms: Two-column grid for title/subtitle and dates
- Description: Full-width textarea for detailed content
- Animations: Smooth height/opacity transitions using Framer Motion
- Empty States: Clear messaging when sections or items are empty
Tips for Custom Sections
Don’t overdo it. Add 1-3 custom sections maximum to keep your resume focused and readable.
Use custom sections for information that adds real value to your application. Skip sections that don’t strengthen your candidacy.
Keep section titles concise - typically 1-3 words. Examples: “Awards”, “Certifications”, “Publications”.
For one-time achievements (like awards), you can leave the end date blank and only use the start date.
Use the description field to add context and impact. Don’t just list - explain why it matters.
Section Ordering
Custom sections appear in your resume based on your section order settings. The “customSections” section ID represents all your custom sections as a group. Individual custom sections cannot be reordered independently - they appear in the order you created them. 
