User Guide

Everything you need to know to supercharge your career with Career Coach Lab

Quick Start Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up for free and verify your email

2

Upload Resume

Get instant AI analysis and score

3

Build Profile

Add skills, goals, and experience

4

Start Tracking

Add jobs and chat with AI coach

Getting Started

Creating Your Account

  1. 1

    Visit the Sign Up Page

    Click "Get Started" from the homepage to begin registration.

  2. 2

    Fill in Your Details

    Enter your name, email, and create a secure password (8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character).

  3. 3

    Accept Terms of Service

    Review and accept our Terms of Service including the AI disclaimer.

  4. 4

    Verify Your Email

    Check your inbox for a verification link and click to activate your account.

  5. 5

    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

  1. 1Navigate to "Coach" from the dashboard
  2. 2Choose a suggested topic or type your own question
  3. 3Receive personalized AI guidance based on your profile
  4. 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

  1. 1Click "Upload Resume" and select a PDF or TXT file
  2. 2Review your overall score (0-100) with category breakdowns
  3. 3Fix identified issues using one-click suggestions
  4. 4Optionally optimize with AI for a target role and industry

Customizing & Exporting

  1. 1Browse 10+ professional templates and click to apply
  2. 2Toggle Edit Mode to modify content directly
  3. 3Optionally add a profile photo
  4. 4Export as PDF, DOCX, or TXT

Career Profile

Build a comprehensive profile to unlock personalized recommendations and job matching.

Profile Setup

  1. 1Enter basic info: current role, company, industry, experience
  2. 2Add your skills (50+ suggestions available)
  3. 3Set career goals with target dates and priorities
  4. 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

Saved
Applied
Screening
Interview
Offer
Rejected

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