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[GSSoC26] feat: Add helpful tips tooltip to each resume form section #51

@sanjam3712

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@sanjam3712

Hi @sunilkumar2170 ! 👋

I am participating in GSSoC '26 and have been exploring the project. I have an idea that would make the resume builder much more
beginner-friendly!

📌 Feature Request

Problem
Currently, the resume form sections have no guidance or tips for users who are unsure what to write. First-time resume builders often struggle with knowing what content to include in each section, which defeats the purpose of a beginner-friendly resume builder.

Proposed Solution
Add a small "?" tooltip icon next to each section heading that shows helpful writing tips when hovered or clicked.
For example:

  • Profile → "Write a 2-3 sentence summary highlighting your key skills and career goals"
  • Work Experience → "Start each bullet point with an action verb like 'Led', 'Built', 'Improved'"
  • Education → "Include your GPA if it's above 3.5"
  • Skills → "List technical skills relevant to the job you're applying for"
  • Projects → "Include a link to your GitHub or live demo"

Expected Behavior

  • A small "?" icon appears next to each section title
  • Hovering or clicking shows a tooltip with 2-3 helpful tips
  • Tooltip is styled to match the existing UI
  • Tooltip disappears when user moves away

Benefits

  • Makes the builder more beginner-friendly
  • Reduces common resume mistakes
  • Improves overall user experience
  • Especially helpful for first-time job seekers and students

Implementation

  • Frontend-only change in React components
  • Can reuse the existing Tooltip component already in the codebase
  • No backend changes needed

Could you please assign this issue to me if approved? I would love to work on this! 🙌

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