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Follow our comprehensive guides to create your perfect ATS-optimized resume. From start to finish, we'll walk you through every step.

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Step 1: Upload Resume Step 2: Update Profile Step 3: Paste Job Description Step 4: Generate Resume Step 5: Edit or Re-generate Step 6: Download or Print
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Upload Your Resume

Start by uploading your existing resume. Our AI will automatically extract your experience, skills, and education to build your profile.

Supported File Formats

  • PDF (.pdf) - Recommended
  • Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Text File (.txt)

Tips for Best Results

  • Use a recent version of your resume
  • Ensure file is under 10MB
  • Make sure text is selectable (not scanned image)

How to Upload

  1. 1 Click the "Upload Resume" button on your dashboard
  2. 2 Select your resume file from your computer or drag and drop it into the upload area
  3. 3 Wait for the upload to complete. Our AI will automatically extract your information
  4. 4 Review the extracted information and proceed to the next step

Don't have a resume? No problem! You can skip this step and build your profile from scratch in the next step.

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Update Your Profile

Review and update your profile information. The more complete and accurate your profile, the better our AI can tailor your resume.

Profile Sections

  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone, location
  • Professional Summary: Brief overview of your experience
  • Work Experience: Job titles, companies, dates, descriptions
  • Education: Degrees, schools, graduation dates
  • Skills: Technical and soft skills relevant to your field

Best Practices

  • Use specific, quantifiable achievements (e.g., "Increased sales by 25%")
  • Include relevant keywords from your industry
  • Keep descriptions concise but informative
  • Update dates and ensure accuracy
  • Add any certifications or additional qualifications

How to Update Your Profile

  1. 1 Navigate to the "Profile" section in your dashboard
  2. 2 Review the information extracted from your uploaded resume (if applicable)
  3. 3 Click "Edit" on any section you want to update
  4. 4 Add or modify information as needed. Include specific achievements and metrics
  5. 5 Click "Save" when finished. Your profile is automatically saved as you work
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Paste Job Description

Add the job description for the position you're applying for. Our AI will analyze the requirements and tailor your resume to match.

What to Include

  • Full job description text
  • Required skills and qualifications
  • Job responsibilities
  • Preferred experience level
  • Company information (if available)

Why This Matters

The job description helps our AI:

  • Identify relevant keywords to include
  • Highlight matching skills and experience
  • Tailor your summary and descriptions
  • Optimize for ATS compatibility

How to Add Job Description

  1. 1 Click "Create New Resume" or "Tailor Resume" on your dashboard
  2. 2 Find the "Job Description" field or section
  3. 3 Copy the entire job posting from the company's website or job board
  4. 4 Paste it into the text field. You can paste up to 5,000 characters
  5. 5 Click "Analyze" or "Continue" to proceed to resume generation

Pro Tip: The more detailed the job description, the better our AI can match your experience. Include the full posting if possible, not just a summary.

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Generate Your Resume

Let our AI create your tailored, ATS-optimized resume. This process typically takes 30-60 seconds.

What Happens During Generation

AI Analysis

Our AI analyzes your profile and the job description to identify the best way to present your experience.

Content Generation

AI writes your professional summary, optimizes experience descriptions, and highlights relevant skills.

ATS Optimization

Resume is formatted and optimized for applicant tracking systems with proper keywords and structure.

Template Application

Your resume is formatted using a professional, ATS-friendly template.

How to Generate

  1. 1 After pasting the job description, click the "Generate Resume" button
  2. 2 Wait for the generation process to complete (usually 30-60 seconds)
  3. 3 You'll see a progress indicator showing the generation status
  4. 4 Once complete, your generated resume will appear on the screen
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Edit or Re-generate Your Resume

Review your generated resume and make any changes you want. You can edit individual sections or regenerate the entire resume.

Edit Individual Sections

Make targeted changes to specific parts of your resume:

  • Click on any section to edit
  • Modify text, add or remove content
  • Changes save automatically
  • Preview changes in real-time

Re-generate Resume

Create a fresh version with different wording:

  • Click "Re-generate" for a new version
  • Compare different versions side-by-side
  • Keep the version you prefer
  • Save multiple versions for different jobs

Editing Options

Section Editing

  1. Click on any section (Summary, Experience, Education, etc.)
  2. Make your edits in the text editor that appears
  3. Use formatting options (bold, italic, bullets) if needed
  4. Click "Save" or changes auto-save after a few seconds

Re-generating

  1. Click the "Re-generate Resume" button at the top
  2. Choose to regenerate the entire resume or specific sections
  3. Wait for the new version to generate
  4. Compare versions and select your preferred one

Tip: You can create multiple versions of your resume for different job applications. Each version is saved separately, so you can easily switch between them.

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Download or Print Your Resume

Once you're satisfied with your resume, download it in your preferred format or print it directly.

PDF Format

Best for job applications and email submissions

  • • ATS-compatible
  • • Professional appearance
  • • Universal compatibility

DOCX Format

Editable in Microsoft Word or Google Docs

  • • Easy to edit later
  • • Compatible with Word
  • • Can be converted to PDF

Print

Print directly from your browser

  • • High-quality printing
  • • Perfect for in-person interviews
  • • Professional formatting

How to Download or Print

Download as PDF

  1. Click the "Download" button at the top of your resume
  2. Select "PDF" from the format options
  3. Your resume will download to your default download folder
  4. Open the file to verify it looks correct

Download as DOCX

  1. Click the "Download" button
  2. Select "DOCX" or "Word Document" format
  3. File will download and can be opened in Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Print Your Resume

  1. Click the "Print" button or use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P)
  2. Review the print preview to ensure formatting looks correct
  3. Select your printer and adjust settings if needed
  4. Click "Print" to print your resume

Congratulations! Your resume is ready to apply. Remember to save a copy and consider creating different versions for different types of jobs.

What's Next?

Check ATS Score

Use our free ATS checker to verify your resume's compatibility

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Create Cover Letter

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Prepare for Interview

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