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CareerPair helps you build polished resumes, write tailored cover letters, search for jobs, and track your applications — all in one place. Whether you're actively job hunting or just keeping your resume up to date, here's how to get started in a few simple steps.

1. Create an account — sign up with your email address or use Google Sign-In for one-click access. Your account keeps all your documents, applications, and settings synced across devices.
2. Build your first resume — head to Resumes in the sidebar and click New Resume. You can start from a template, upload an existing resume, or paste text directly.
3. Browse jobs — use the Job Search page to find relevant openings. Filter by role, location, salary, and more to zero in on the right opportunities.
4. Track applications — add jobs to your application tracker and follow them through each stage, from Applied to Interview to Offer.

You can come back to this page anytime from the sidebar. Each section below walks you through a specific feature in detail.

The resume editor is the heart of CareerPair. It's a rich-text editor built for crafting professional resumes quickly, with built-in AI tools to help you write stronger content and a formatting toolbar that keeps everything looking clean.

• Templates — choose from professionally designed templates to jumpstart your resume. Each template is fully editable — change the layout, sections, and wording to match your experience and target role.
• Formatting toolbar — use the toolbar to add headings, bold/italic text, bullet lists, numbered lists, links, horizontal dividers, and more. Everything is rendered in a clean, ATS-friendly format.
• AI Assist — highlight any section of your resume and ask the AI to improve the wording, fix grammar, make bullet points more impactful, or tailor the content to match a specific job description you provide.
• Auto-save — your changes are saved automatically as you type. There's no save button to worry about — just write, and CareerPair takes care of the rest.
• Version history — every time your resume is saved, a version snapshot is created. You can browse previous versions and restore any one of them if you want to undo recent changes or compare drafts.

Tip: focus on writing your content first, then use the AI tools to polish and tailor it. This usually produces the best results.

Every application package in CareerPair includes both a resume and a cover letter. You can switch between them using the tabs at the top of the editor. This keeps your resume and cover letter together in one place, so they stay consistent and easy to manage.

• Write from scratch — use the same rich-text editor you know from the resume side. Add headings, paragraphs, and formatting to create a professional cover letter.
• AI generation — paste the job description into the AI chat and ask it to draft a cover letter. The AI reads your resume content and writes a letter that highlights relevant experience and skills for the role.
• Customize per job — create a separate application package for each position you're applying to. This way each cover letter is specifically written for that company and role, rather than being a generic template.

A strong cover letter complements your resume by telling the story behind your qualifications. Use it to explain career transitions, highlight specific achievements, or show enthusiasm for the company.

CareerPair has a built-in job board so you can discover opportunities without switching between tabs. Browse curated listings from top companies, or search for something specific using keywords and filters.

• Search — type keywords, job titles, or company names into the search bar. Results update as you type, with autocomplete suggestions based on popular queries.
• Filters — narrow results by job type (full-time, part-time, contract), experience level (entry, mid, senior), remote or on-site, and salary range. Combine multiple filters to find exactly what you're looking for.
• Job details — click any listing to see the full description, requirements, salary information, and how to apply. You can also add the job directly to your application tracker from here.
• Save searches — subscribe to a search query to receive email alerts when new matching jobs are posted. This is a great way to stay on top of new opportunities without checking the board every day.
• Recent & popular — quickly access your recent searches or see what other job seekers are looking for with the popular queries section.

Tip: use specific job titles rather than broad terms for better results. "Frontend Engineer" will give you more relevant listings than just "engineer."

When you're applying to multiple jobs at once, it's easy to lose track of where each application stands. The application tracker gives you a visual kanban board to manage every application from start to finish.

• Add applications — save a job listing to your tracker with one click from the job search page, or add one manually by entering the company name, role, and a link to the posting.
• Kanban columns — your board is organized into stages: Wishlist, Applied, Interview, Offer, and Rejected. Each card represents one application and shows the company, role, and when you last updated it.
• Drag & drop — as your application progresses, simply drag the card from one column to the next. Moved to the interview stage? Drag it over. Got an offer? Move it again.
• Notes & follow-up dates — add private notes to each application to track details like interviewer names, preparation reminders, or salary discussions. Set a next-action date so you remember to follow up.
• Linked resumes — each application can be linked to the specific resume and cover letter you submitted, so you always know which version you sent.

Keeping your tracker updated takes just a few seconds per application and makes a big difference when you're juggling 10+ active applications.

The AI chat assistant lives inside the resume editor and acts like a personal career coach. It can read your resume content, understand the role you're targeting, and give you specific, actionable feedback to strengthen your application.

• Ask questions — not sure how to phrase something? Ask the AI for advice on resume best practices, formatting conventions, industry-specific language, or how to handle gaps in employment.
• Rewrite sections — paste a bullet point or paragraph and ask the AI to rewrite it. It can make your language more concise, add quantifiable results, strengthen action verbs, or adjust the tone.
• Tailor to a job — paste a job description into the chat and ask the AI to suggest edits to your resume. It will identify keywords and requirements from the posting and recommend changes so your resume aligns closely with what the employer is looking for.
• Generate content — describe your experience in plain language and let the AI turn it into polished resume bullet points. This is especially helpful for translating day-to-day responsibilities into achievement-focused statements.
• Context-aware — the AI has access to your current resume and cover letter content, so its suggestions are based on what you've actually written, not generic templates.

The chat history is saved per document, so you can revisit previous conversations and pick up where you left off.

You don't have to start from scratch. If you already have a resume in another format, CareerPair can import it so you can continue editing, improving, and tailoring it using all the tools on the platform.

• PDF upload — click Upload on the new resume screen and select a PDF file (up to 5 MB). CareerPair extracts the text content and uses AI to convert it into a well-structured, editable document in the editor. Headings, bullet points, and sections are preserved as closely as possible.
• TXT upload — plain-text files work the same way. Upload your .txt file and the content will be loaded into the editor, ready for formatting and editing.
• Paste text — if your resume is in a Google Doc, Word file, or website, just copy the text and use the Paste option on the new resume screen. The content is dropped straight into the editor.

After importing, you'll receive a notification when your document is ready. The original uploaded file is stored securely so you can always reference it. From there, use the editor and AI tools to refine the content, update formatting, and tailor it for your next application.

Once your resume or cover letter is polished and ready to go, export it in the format the employer expects. CareerPair supports the two most common file types used in job applications.

• PDF — the most widely accepted format for resumes. Click the export button in the editor toolbar and select PDF to generate a clean, print-ready document. The PDF preserves your formatting exactly as it appears in the editor, so what you see is what you get.
• DOCX — some employers and applicant tracking systems (ATS) specifically request Word documents. Choose DOCX to download an editable Word file that maintains your content structure, headings, and bullet points.

You can export as many times as you like — there's no limit. It's a good idea to export a fresh copy each time you make changes, so you're always submitting the latest version. Name your files clearly (e.g., "Jane_Doe_Resume_Stripe.pdf") to keep things organized on your end.