Why are so many resume builders still locking downloads behind $40/mo paywalls?

Hey everyone! 👋

While building CareersForge, one of the biggest complaints we constantly heard from job seekers was the classic "bait-and-switch" model: you spend 30 minutes carefully formatting your work history, hit download, and get trapped behind a surprise subscription or a giant watermark.

We're launching ForgeResume to take the opposite route: 100% free, client-side, with strict single-column ATS formatting and instant Word/PDF downloads.

Before our official launch day:

1. What is the #1 thing you hate most about current resume generators?

2. When applying to competitive roles, do you prefer a minimalist 1-page format or a detailed multi-page layout?

Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!