Setting up a default resume is a great way to streamline your job application process and make sure your skills are automatically matched to job postings. By having a default resume in place, you'll save time and effort, as it will automatically analyze how well your experience aligns with each new job you view or add to your tracker. This process takes less than a minute and ensures that you’re always ready to apply.
Here's a video that goes over the entire process:
What Should Be Included in a Default Resume?
Your default resume should be comprehensive and include all relevant details about your career, such as:
Job Experience: Include all the roles you’ve held, detailing job titles, responsibilities, and notable achievements.
Recognitions and Achievements: Highlight any awards, special recognition, or accomplishments you've received.
Certifications: List all relevant certifications that demonstrate your expertise and qualifications.
Skills and Highlights: Showcase your key skills and areas of expertise, particularly those that are transferable across different roles.
Why Is It Important to Include All Details?
Including every detail about your career on your default resume is crucial for accurate skill matching. By doing so, we can analyze your full skill set and experience across all jobs you’ve held, ensuring the best possible match for any job posting. If certain information is not relevant to a specific job (for example, an outdated certification), you can later hide or modify it to tailor the resume for that particular job.
Getting Started
There are two ways you can set up your default resume: via the web application or through the Chrome extension. Both options are simple and effective, and the choice depends on your preferred method of managing job applications.
Option 1: Set Up Default Resume via the Web Application
If you prefer using the web application to manage your job tracker and resumes, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Job Tracker
Open your job tracker in the web application, where you track all your job applications.
Step 2: Click on the Job Card
Click on a specific job card for which you want to set the default resume.
Step 3: Click "Add Resume"
Within the job card, find and click the "Add Resume" button to add a resume for skill matching.
Step 4: Select a Resume
Choose the resume you’d like to set as your default from your uploaded list.
Step 5: Tick the Box that Says "Set as Default"
Check the box that says "Set as Default" to designate this resume as your default for skill matching.
Step 6: Click "Save" and You’re All Set
Click "Save" to confirm your selection. This resume will now be automatically used for skill matching across all job cards in your tracker.
Option 2: Set Up Default Resume via Chrome Extension
If you prefer using the Chrome extension while browsing job postings, here’s how you can set your default resume:
Step 1: Ensure the Chrome Extension is Installed and Set Up
Make sure the Chrome extension is installed on your browser and connected to your job tracker account.
Step 2: Go to a Job Posting
Navigate to a job posting on any job board or website that you're interested in.
Step 3: Click the "C" Floating Icon
Look for the "C" floating icon on the page. This icon is part of the Chrome extension, and clicking it will give you options for managing your resume.
Step 4: Click "Add Resume"
Click the "Add Resume" button that appears after you click the "C" icon.
Step 5: Select a Resume
Choose the resume you want to set as your default from your uploaded list.
Step 6: Click "Mark as Default"
Click the "Mark as Default" button to designate this resume as the one to be used for all future job postings and skill matching.
Step 7: Click "Save" and You’re All Set
Click "Save" to confirm your selection. The chosen resume will now be your default for all job postings you view or add.
Benefits of Setting Up a Default Resume
Streamlined Skill Matching: Once your default resume is set, it will be automatically used for skill matching with any job you view or add to your tracker. This saves you time and effort with each new application.
Customizable: If certain information on your default resume is irrelevant to a job you’re applying for, you can hide or modify it to ensure the resume is always tailored to the role.
Comprehensive Overview: By including all details about your career on your default resume, you ensure that no skills or qualifications are overlooked during the matching process.
By following these simple steps, you can easily set up a default resume using either the web application or the Chrome extension. This will automate the skill matching process and allow you to focus on applying for jobs with greater efficiency and confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is a default resume and why should I set one up?
A: A default resume automatically matches your skills with job postings, saving time and ensuring consistency in your applications.
Q: What should be included in a default resume?
A: Include your job experience, achievements, certifications, and key skills to ensure accurate skill matching for each job.
Q: Why is it important to include all details in my default resume?
A: It ensures accurate skill matching across all job postings, optimizing your chances for the best fit, while allowing customization later.
Q: How can I set up my default resume?
A: You can set up your default resume either through the web app or Chrome extension by selecting and marking a resume as default.
Q: Can I modify my default resume later?
A: Yes, you can hide or edit sections of your default resume to tailor it for specific job applications.