LaTeX CV Generator

A professional CV/resume generator built with LaTeX, designed to create polished, ATS-friendly resumes with customizable templates.

Project Overview

This project provides a framework for creating and compiling professional CVs using LaTeX. It includes:

• Pre-configured LaTeX templates (currently English one-column design)
• Python compilation script for cross-platform support
• Windows batch file for easy compilation
• Support for LaTeX-to-PDF conversion with quality typography

For detailed information about how the project works, see Project Pipeline.

For step-by-step instructions on getting started, see Getting Started Guide.

File Structure

latex-cv/
├── .git/                  # Git repository files
├── .gitignore             # Git ignore file
├── compile_resume.py      # Python script for compiling LaTeX to PDF
├── compile_resume.bat     # Windows batch script for compilation
├── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies information (none required)
├── README.md              # Project documentation
├── project_pipeline.md    # Detailed workflow explanation
├── getting_started.md     # Step-by-step guide for new users
├── LICENSE                # License information
└── english-oneColumn/     # English CV template (one-column layout)
    ├── resume.tex         # LaTeX source file for the CV
    └── resume.pdf         # Compiled PDF output

Prerequisites

1. LaTeX Distribution:

   • Windows: MiKTeX or TeX Live
   • macOS: MacTeX
   • Linux: TeX Live

2. Python 3.7+ (for compilation script):

   • No additional packages required

Quick Start

Method 1: Using Python Script (Cross-Platform)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/latex-cv.git
   cd latex-cv
   

2. Edit the appropriate template in the templates directory:

   • Open english-oneColumn/resume.tex in your preferred text editor
   • Modify the content to match your personal information, experience, and skills

3. Compile your resume using the Python script:

   python compile_resume.py english-oneColumn/resume.tex --open
   

   • This will compile the LaTeX file into a PDF and open it automatically
   • Add --cleanup flag to remove auxiliary files after compilation

Method 2: Using Batch File (Windows Only)

1. Navigate to the template directory:

   cd english-oneColumn
   

2. Run the batch file:

   ..\compile_resume.bat
   

   • The batch file will compile the resume and prompt to open the PDF

Method 3: Manual Compilation

If you prefer to use your own LaTeX workflow:

1. Navigate to the template directory:

   cd english-oneColumn
   

2. Run pdflatex twice to ensure proper formatting:

   pdflatex resume.tex
   pdflatex resume.tex
   

Advanced Usage

Customizing Templates

The templates are designed to be easily customizable:

1. Structure: Modify the sections in the LaTeX file to match your needs
2. Styling: Adjust colors, fonts, and spacing in the preamble
3. Content: Fill in your personal information, experience, and skills

Creating New Templates

To create a new template:

1. Create a new directory for your template:

   mkdir my-custom-template
   

2. Copy an existing template as a starting point:

   cp english-oneColumn/resume.tex my-custom-template/
   

3. Customize the template to your preferences

Troubleshooting

Common LaTeX Errors

• Missing Packages: If you encounter errors about missing LaTeX packages, allow your LaTeX distribution to install them automatically
• Compilation Errors: Check the log file (resume.log) for detailed error information
• PDF Not Generated: Ensure you have sufficient permissions and all required LaTeX packages are installed

Python Script Issues

• Python Not Found: Ensure Python is installed and in your PATH
• Command Line Errors: Check that you've provided the correct path to the LaTeX file

License

This project is licensed under the terms of the license included in the repository.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.