Users frequently search for "Everything Resume" and find both our web application and Burton Jay Nadler's popular career book. This page clarifies the difference to avoid confusion.
| Aspect | Everything Resume (App) | The Everything Resume Book |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Web application/software | Print book (physical/Kindle) |
| Creator | Independent open-source project | Burton Jay Nadler |
| Publisher | Self-published (open-source) | Adams Media / Simon & Schuster |
| Purpose | Build, design, and export resumes | Resume writing advice and strategies |
| Format | Interactive web tool | Text-based guide with examples |
| Cost | Free forever | Retail price (~$15-20) |
| First Released | 2024 (as fork of OpenResume) | Original edition: 1997, latest edition: 2012 |
| Affiliation | NO CONNECTION | |
"The Everything Resume Book" is a comprehensive career guide written by Burton Jay Nadler, published by Adams Media (an imprint of Simon & Schuster). First released in 1997, it's part of the popular "Everything" book series covering various topics.
The book provides:
It's available in bookstores, on Amazon, and through major retailers as both print and digital editions.
Everything Resume is a free, open-source web application created by independent developers to help job seekers build professional resumes, portfolios, and cover letters.
Key features include:
The app runs in your web browser and is accessible at www.everythingresume.com.
The naming similarity is coincidental. "Everything Resume" as a name describes the comprehensive nature of our platform—we aim to provide everything you need for resume creation in one place. We were unaware of the book when selecting our project name.
Upon discovering the potential for confusion, we've made efforts to clarify the distinction, including:
They serve different purposes and aren't mutually exclusive:
Ideal combination: Read Nadler's book for strategy and best practices, then use our app to implement those strategies in a professional, ATS-friendly format.
We respect intellectual property rights. "The Everything" is a registered trademark of Simon & Schuster associated with their book series. Our use of "Everything Resume" as a software name is descriptive rather than an attempt to leverage their brand.
We are not attempting to:
If trademark concerns arise, we are open to dialogue and willing to make necessary adjustments.
Absolutely! They complement each other well. The book provides strategy and philosophy, while the app provides the tools to execute that strategy.
No. Our app is built on open-source software principles and does not incorporate content from Nadler's book.
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major book retailers. We have no affiliate relationship and receive no compensation from book sales.
No—the book was published before our app existed. It provides general resume advice applicable to any format or tool.
Both "The Everything Resume Book" and the Everything Resume app aim to help job seekers succeed. We have tremendous respect for Burton Jay Nadler's work and the value it has provided to countless career-seekers since 1997.
Our web app represents a modern, technological approach to the same problem: empowering people to present their qualifications effectively. We're honored to operate in the same space, even if we're completely separate entities.
If you have questions about the distinction between the app and the book, or if you represent Simon & Schuster/Adams Media and wish to discuss trademark matters, please contact us through our About Us page.
For questions about the book itself, please contact Adams Media or Simon & Schuster directly—we cannot speak for them.