How It Works

Your complete career toolkit, step by step

Build resumes, craft cover letters, get AI-powered feedback, search for jobs, and prepare for interviews — all in one place.

Resume Builder

From blank page to professional resume

Pick a template, fill in your details, customize the design, and download a pixel-perfect PDF.

01

Browse and pick a template

Start by exploring our gallery of professionally designed templates. Filter by style — Minimal, Professional, Modern, or Creative. Every template is ATS-optimized and ready for recruiters.

  • ATS-optimized templates across 4 categories
  • Filter by style and preview before choosing
  • Designed for both single and multi-column layouts
Template gallery showing professionally designed resume templates with category filters
02

Add your experience, skills, and education

Our step-by-step builder walks you through each section — personal info, work experience, education, skills, certifications, and more. Use the rich text editor for descriptions and drag-and-drop to reorder sections.

  • Guided section-by-section builder
  • Rich text editor for formatting
  • Drag-and-drop section reordering
Resume builder form showing personal information fields, contact details, and professional links
03

Fine-tune fonts, colors, and spacing

Make it yours. Adjust fonts, accent colors, spacing, and layout using the design panel. Every change appears instantly in the live preview — what you see is exactly what you'll get in your PDF.

  • Multiple font families to choose from
  • Custom accent colors and spacing controls
  • Real-time live preview
Resume preview with design panel showing typography, layout, and appearance customization options
04

Export your resume and start applying

Export a pixel-perfect PDF ready to send to employers. Or generate a shareable link so anyone can view your resume online — perfect for LinkedIn profiles or email signatures.

  • Pixel-perfect PDF export — no watermarks
  • Shareable public link for your resume
  • Download unlimited times
Share resume dialog with public sharing toggle and shareable link
Cover Letter Builder Premium

AI-powered cover letters in seconds

Paste a job description and let AI generate a tailored cover letter matched to your resume.

01

Select a resume and paste the job description

Pick one of your saved resumes, then paste the job posting you're applying to. The AI uses both to write a cover letter that highlights your most relevant experience.

  • Uses your actual resume data for accuracy
  • Tailored to the specific job description
  • Choose your preferred tone and style
Cover letter template gallery showing professional, minimal, and classic letter templates
02

AI generates your cover letter

The AI analyzes your resume and the job requirements to craft a professional cover letter. It highlights your matching skills and experience in a natural, compelling way.

  • Matches your skills to job requirements
  • Professional, natural-sounding language
  • Ready in seconds, not hours
Cover letter editor with AI writer, employer details, job description input, and live preview
03

Edit, preview, and export as PDF

Review and edit the generated letter in a live preview. Make any adjustments, then export it as a polished PDF that matches your resume's style.

  • Full editing control over the generated text
  • Live preview as you edit
  • PDF export to pair with your resume
Cover letter preview with design panel showing typography, layout, and template customization
AI Resume Review Premium

Get expert feedback powered by AI

Instant, detailed analysis of your resume with actionable suggestions to improve your chances.

01

Select a resume and request a review

Open the AI Review page from the sidebar, select a resume, and optionally paste a job description so the AI can evaluate how well your resume matches the role.

  • Dedicated AI Review page in the sidebar
  • Optional job description for targeted ATS feedback
  • Works with any of your saved resumes
AI Review page showing resume selection dropdown, job title input, and job description for targeted analysis
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Get a detailed score and feedback

The AI evaluates your resume across six categories — impact, brevity, completeness, relevance, style, and ATS readiness. You get an overall score, letter grade, top strength, priority fix, and section-by-section corrections.

  • Overall score with six category breakdowns
  • Compare reviews side-by-side and export as PDF
  • ATS keyword matching with matched and missing badges
AI Review results showing overall score, category breakdowns, top strength, priority fix, and section corrections
03

Apply corrections directly to your resume

Each correction shows the current text alongside the AI-suggested improvement. Apply individual corrections with one click, or apply them all at once. Changed your mind? Revert any correction instantly.

  • One-click apply and revert for each correction
  • Covers summary, experience, education, and skills
  • Re-review to track score improvement over time
Section corrections showing current vs suggested text for summary, education, and skills with Apply and Revert buttons
Interview Prep Premium

Practice interviews with AI

Get AI-generated interview questions tailored to your target role, with guidance on how to answer them.

01

Enter the job title and description

Tell us what role you're interviewing for. Optionally paste the job description so the AI can generate questions specific to that position and company.

  • Questions tailored to specific roles
  • Job description analysis for targeted prep
  • Covers behavioral, technical, and situational questions
New practice session form with resume selection, target role, difficulty level, and Generate Questions button
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Review generated questions and sample answers

The AI generates a set of likely interview questions along with guidance on how to structure your answers. Each question includes tips on what interviewers are really looking for.

  • AI-generated questions with answer guidance
  • Insight into what interviewers look for
  • STAR method framework for behavioral questions
Generated interview questions with preparation tips and behavioral questions categorized by type
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Practice and refine your answers

Use the questions as a practice guide. Draft your own answers, compare them with the AI suggestions, and go into your interview feeling confident and prepared.

  • Practice at your own pace
  • Build confidence before the real interview
  • Generate new questions any time you need more
Expanded interview question with model answer, tips, why it's asked explanation, and follow-up questions

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