How to Use the Resume Dashboard
The Resume Dashboard is a powerful tool that helps you build a professional resume tailored to your career goals. This guide will walk you through each section of the resume creator and show you how to get the most out of its features.
Getting Started
Navigate to your profile page and click on "Create Resume"
You'll be presented with a blank resume template divided into several sections
Your work is automatically saved as you edit, but you can also click the "Save" button anytime
Click the "Import JSON" button in the top-right corner
Select a previously exported JSON file from your computer
The imported data will be merged with your existing resume data
Navigate to your profile page and select "Upload Resume"
Upload your Word document or PDF file
Our AI will analyze your document and extract the content into editable fields
You can then review and edit the extracted information
Personal Information & Skills
Click "Edit" in the Personal Information & Skills section
Complete your professional summary, career objectives, and online profiles
Use the "Refine" button next to text fields to improve your writing with AI
Click "Done" when finished to save your changes
Click "Edit" in the Languages section
Click "Add Language" to add a new language
Enter the language name and select your proficiency level
Click "Done" when finished
Click "Edit" in the Technical Skills section
Click "Add Skill Category" to create a new group (e.g., "Programming Languages")
Within each category, click "Add Skill" to add specific skills
For each skill, specify the name, proficiency level, and years of experience
Professional Experience
Click "Edit" in the Professional Experience section
Click "Add Employer" to add a new company
Enter company name, location, and employment dates
Check "Currently Working Here" if this is your current employer
Within each employer section, click "Edit" next to Roles
Click "Add Role" to add a position you held at this company
Enter your job title, dates, and a detailed description
Use the "Refine" button to improve your role description with AI assistance
Within a role, click "Edit" next to Skills
Click "Generate Skills" to have AI suggest skills based on your role title and description
Or click "Add Skill" to manually add a skill
Enter the skill name or edit AI-generated suggestions
Within a role, click "Edit" next to Achievements
Click "Generate Achievements" to have AI suggest achievements based on your role
Or click "Add Achievement" to manually add an achievement
Enter a title and detailed description for each achievement
Use the "Refine" button to enhance your achievement descriptions
Education & Certifications
Click "Edit" in the Education section
Click "Generate Education" to have AI create education entries from your description
Or click "Add Education" to manually add a new educational qualification
Enter the school name, degree, field of study, and dates
Check "Currently Studying Here" if you're still pursuing this degree
Click "Edit" in the Certifications section
Click "Generate Certifications" to have AI create certification entries from your description
Or click "Add Certification" to manually add a new credential
Enter the certification name, issuing organization, dates, and ID number
Click "Edit" in the Volunteer Work section
Click "Generate Volunteer Work" to have AI create volunteer entries from your description
Or click "Add Volunteer Work" to manually add a new volunteer experience
Enter the organization name, your role, dates, and a description
Use "Refine" to enhance your description and impact statements with AI
Achievements & Recognition
Click "Edit" in the Publications section
Click "Add Publication" to add a new published work
Enter the title, publication venue, date, description, and co-authors
Include a URL or DOI for online publications
Click "Edit" in the Awards section
Click "Generate Awards" to have AI create award entries from your achievements description
Or click "Add Award" to manually add a new recognition
Enter the award name, issuing organization, date, and description
Use "Refine" to enhance your award descriptions
Click "Edit" in the References section
Click "Add Reference" to add a professional reference
Enter the person's name, company, position, contact information, and your relationship
Using AI Features
Look for the "Refine" button next to text fields
Enter your draft text in the field
Click "Refine" to have AI improve your writing
Review the refined text and make any additional edits as needed
Fill in your role title and description
Click "Generate Skills" to have AI suggest relevant skills
The AI analyzes your role and identifies both technical and soft skills
Review the suggested skills and edit or remove any that aren't relevant
Fill in your role title and description
Click "Generate Achievements" to have AI suggest potential achievements
Review the suggested achievements and personalize them with your actual results
Add metrics and numbers to make achievements more impactful
Our AI intelligently manages dates for all resume entries
For education entries, it creates reasonable timeframes based on degree types
For certifications, it automatically determines appropriate expiration dates
For employment history, it ensures chronological consistency
Saving & Exporting Your Resume
Click the "Save" button in the top-right corner to manually save your resume
Your work is also automatically saved when you click "Done" on any section
A success message will appear confirming your save
Click "Export JSON" in the top-right corner
Select where to save the file on your computer
This JSON file contains all your resume data and can be re-imported later
Review all sections of your resume for completeness and accuracy
Click "Finish" in the top-right corner when you're ready
You'll be returned to your profile page
From your profile, you can download your resume in various formats or use it for job applications
Tips & Best Practices
Be concise - Aim for a 1-2 page resume unless you have extensive relevant experience
Use action verbs - Start bullet points with words like "Achieved," "Developed," or "Implemented"
Quantify results - Include numbers, percentages, and metrics to demonstrate impact
Tailor for each job - Customize your resume for each position you apply for
Check for errors - Proofread carefully for spelling, grammar, and formatting issues
Use AI wisely - AI suggestions are helpful starting points, but personalize them for authenticity