OpenResume is a free, open-source, and powerful resume builder that allows anyone to create a modern professional resume in 3 simple steps. For those who have an existing resume, OpenResume also provides a resume parser to help test and confirm its ATS readability.
I just… make a resume. No template, I just use a word processor to lay out what I want where I want. My basic format is:
I spend 10-15 min making it look a little pretty, then spend about 5 min customizing it for whatever role I’m applying for. If I really want the job, I’ll put some effort into a better cover letter and do some research about the company, bringing total time investment to 15 min or so. I can knock out 5-10 customized applications per hour, depending on how onerous their application process is and how many truly interesting roles I find. I keep track of every application in a spreadsheet, and follow up on the ones I care most about once/week.
So yeah, I’m with you, DIY is the best IMO.