Skip to main content
All CollectionsGetting Started
Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide
Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide
Brian Savage avatar
Written by Brian Savage
Updated over 4 months ago

Step 1 (optional): Install the resmate.io Chrome Extension

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store.

  2. Click "Add to Chrome" and then "Add Extension".

  3. (Bonus) Create a keyboard shortcut to access the extension without clicking

Step 2: Create an Account

  1. Go to our signup page.

  2. Enter your email, create a password, and fill in any other required details.

  3. Click "Sign Up".

Step 3: Upload Your Resume / Import Your LinkedIn Profile

(Via Chrome Extension) How to import your LinkedIn profile:

  1. Navigate to your LinkedIn profile

  2. Open the resmate.io Chrome Extension

  3. Click the blue "Sync Profile" button under the "Profile" tab

(Via Upload) How to upload your resume (max one credit per profile):

  1. Navigate to your profile page

  2. In the upper left, click "Import"

  3. Upload your PDF, TXT, or Word document in the file upload area

Your profile information will be automatically populated in resmate.io.

Step 4: Add Job Listings

(Via Chrome Extension) Importing from Supported Sites

  1. While browsing job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed*, or Glassdoor*, open the resmate.io Chrome Extension. (*Coming Soon)

  2. Select "Import Job" to add the listing to your dashboard.

(Via Copy-Paste) Manually Add Job Listings

  1. After login, you should see a "+" button in the upper left navigation bar with the toolkit "Create Application", click the "+" button

  2. Click the "Create Job" tab in the dialogue

  3. Enter the job title, company name, location, and job description.

  4. Click the "Create" button, and a link to your optimized resume will appear.

Step 5: View Optimized Resume

Once you've added a job listing, we'll optimize your resume for the position:

  1. Click on the "Resume" tab for the job listing on the jobs page.

  2. Review the job requirements and qualifications.

  3. Click the "Resume" tab on the jobs page and adjust your resume's content to match the job listing.

Step 6: Edit and Customize Your Resume

To further customize:

  1. Click on the "Resume" tab for the job listing on the jobs page.

  2. Make necessary changes to your resume content.

  3. View real-time updates to your match score as you edit.

Step 7: Download and Apply

After optimizing and customizing your resume:

  1. Click on the "Resume" tab for the job listing on the jobs page.

  2. Click "Download" in the upper right to get your optimized document.

  3. Apply for the job confidently, knowing your resume suits the position and is parsable by ATS systems.

Related Articles
How to Import Your LinkedIn Profile
Manual Job Listing Entry: How to Add Jobs Not Supported by the Extension
Optimizing Your Resume After Adding an Application
Editing Your Resume: Real-Time Updates and Scoring
Understanding and Utilizing Resume Match Scores
Did this answer your question?