User Guide
Welcome to Career Coach Lab
Everything you need to supercharge your career journey
Quick Start Guide
Create Account
Sign up for free and verify your email
Upload Resume
Get instant AI analysis and score
Build Profile
Add skills, goals, and experience
Start Tracking
Add jobs and chat with AI coach
Getting Started
Creating Your Account
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Visit the Sign Up Page
Click "Get Started" from the homepage to begin registration.
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Fill in Your Details
Enter your name, email, and create a secure password (8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character).
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Accept Terms of Service
Review and accept our Terms of Service including the AI disclaimer.
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Verify Your Email
Check your inbox for a verification link and click to activate your account.
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Access Your Dashboard
Log in to access your personalized dashboard with all features.
AI Career Coach
Get personalized career advice, interview preparation, and professional guidance from our AI-powered coach.
How to Use
- 1Navigate to "Coach" from the dashboard
- 2Choose a suggested topic or type your own question
- 3Receive personalized AI guidance based on your profile
- 4Continue the conversation with follow-up questions
Resume Improvement
Get tips on improving your resume for specific roles
Interview Preparation
Practice common interview questions and answers
Salary Negotiation
Learn strategies for negotiating better compensation
Career Transition
Get guidance on switching careers or industries
Note: AI responses are suggestions and may not always be accurate. Use your own judgment when applying advice. See our Terms of Service.
Smart Resume Builder
Upload, analyze, optimize, and export professional resumes with AI-powered insights.
Analyzing Your Resume
- 1Click "Upload Resume" and select a PDF or TXT file
- 2Review your overall score (0-100) with category breakdowns
- 3Fix identified issues using one-click suggestions
- 4Optionally optimize with AI for a target role and industry
Customizing & Exporting
- 1Browse 10+ professional templates and click to apply
- 2Toggle Edit Mode to modify content directly
- 3Optionally add a profile photo
- 4Export as PDF, DOCX, or TXT
Career Profile
Build a comprehensive profile to unlock personalized recommendations and job matching.
Profile Setup
- 1Enter basic info: current role, company, industry, experience
- 2Add your skills (50+ suggestions available)
- 3Set career goals with target dates and priorities
- 4Add work experience and education history
Upload CV/Resume
Upload a PDF and AI extracts your skills, experience, and education automatically.
LinkedIn Import
Export LinkedIn data or paste profile text for AI parsing.
Tip: A complete profile improves AI recommendations and job fit analysis accuracy by up to 40%.
Job Application Tracker
Organize your job search with a visual Kanban board and AI-powered insights.
Kanban Board Columns
Job Fit Analysis
See how well you match each job based on your skills
Tailored Resume
Generate a resume customized for each job posting
Cover Letter
Create personalized cover letters automatically
Reminders
Set follow-up reminders for each application
Tips & Tricks
Complete Your Profile First
Unlocks better AI recommendations and job fit scores
Create Multiple Resumes
Save different versions for different roles
Ask Specific Questions
More specific AI questions yield more actionable advice
Check Fit Before Applying
Prioritize applications with higher match scores
Set Follow-up Reminders
Never miss an opportunity to check in
Track Everything
Even rejected applications provide valuable insights