How to Optimize Your Resume

Resume optimization tailors your resume to a specific job description, improving your chances of getting past ATS filters and impressing recruiters.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

• Your resume uploaded (PDF or .docx)
• The full job description for the role you're applying to

How to optimize

1. Go to the Cover Letter page from the sidebar, or click Start from Job from the Dashboard
2. Upload your resume if you haven't already, or use your saved resume
3. Paste the job description into the text box — or paste the job URL directly and Pronto will auto-fetch it
4. Click Optimize
5. Wait 15–30 seconds while Pronto analyzes both documents

What happens during optimization

Pronto reads your resume and the job description, then:

• Rewrites bullet points to emphasize the most relevant accomplishments
• Adds missing keywords the ATS is likely scanning for
• Adjusts language to match the seniority and tone of the role
• Removes low-relevance content that doesn't serve this application
• Calculates a match score showing how well your new resume fits the role

After optimization

Your results are shown in a three-panel view:

• Left/top — your match score and key insights about how well your resume fits the role
• Center — your optimized resume, ready to review and edit
• Right (desktop) — a suggestions panel with specific AI-recommended changes you can accept or dismiss one by one

When you're happy with the result, click Download Resume PDF to apply.

Free plan limits

On the free plan, you can optimize 2 resumes. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited optimizations.

Updated on: 23/02/2026