Quick Start Guide
Here's how to get your first optimized resume in under 5 minutes.
Step 1 — Upload your resume
From the dashboard, click Start from Job (or click Cover Letter in the sidebar to go directly to the optimization page).
Upload your resume as a PDF or Word file. Pronto parses it and remembers it for future sessions — you won't have to re-upload every time.
Step 2 — Add a job description
In the job description field:
- Paste the job description text directly, or
- Paste the job URL (LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) — Pronto detects it automatically and fetches the full description for you
Tip: Use the full job description, not just the title. The more detail you provide, the better the optimization.
Step 3 — Optimize
Click Optimize and wait about 15–30 seconds. Pronto will:
- Match your experience against the job requirements
- Rewrite bullet points to highlight the most relevant skills
- Add keywords the ATS is scanning for
- Calculate a match score out of 100
- Generate a tailored cover letter (shown on the Cover Letter tab)
Step 4 — Review and edit
Your optimized resume appears in the center panel. To make changes:
- Click the Edit button in the toolbar above the resume
- The banner "✎ Edit Mode Active" confirms editing is on
- Click any text on the resume to edit it
- Click Done when finished
To customize the design (template, font, color), click Customize in the same toolbar.
Step 5 — Download and apply
Click Download Resume PDF to save your resume. If you generated a cover letter, download it from the Cover Letter tab — it saves as a Word (.docx) file.
Submit your tailored application with confidence. Your results are automatically saved to your dashboard history.
Pro tip: Do this for every job you apply to. A targeted resume beats a hundred generic ones.
Updated on: 23/02/2026
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