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How to use Talent & Story
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Getting started
3 guides- Getting started with Talent & StorySign up, understand your dashboard, and build your first resume in minutes.2 min read
- Explore the dashboardA tour of every area in the Talent & Story workspace and how they fit together.4 min read
- Account & settingsManage your profile, security, preferences, billing, and data — download a copy of it, or delete your account.7 min read
Resume builder
3 guides- Resume builderBuild a complete, ATS-friendly resume — wizard steps, templates, accent colors, and live preview.3 min read
- Resume versions & tailoringBuild one career profile, then tailor it into many resumes for different roles.2 min read
- Exporting your resumeDownload your resume as PDF or DOCX, and keep it ATS-friendly.2 min read
Cover letters
1 guideBusiness cards
1 guideJob tracker
1 guideCareer Vault
1 guideInterview prep
1 guideReference
2 guidesFree tools
6 guides- ATS Resume CheckerCheck your resume's ATS compatibility with a free, local analysis — no signup required.2 min read
- Resume Keyword MatcherCompare your resume against a job description to find missing keywords and improve your match rate.2 min read
- Skills and Evidence ScannerScan any text to identify recognized skills and quantified impact sentences — free and local.2 min read
- Cover Letter ChecklistGet heuristic feedback on your cover letter — scores, strengths, and improvements, all analyzed locally.2 min read
- Resume Completion ChecklistCheck how complete your resume is with a 12-point structural checklist — free, local, and instant.2 min read
- Achievement Strength CheckerTurn a rough achievement into a resume-ready STAR bullet — free, local, and no signup.2 min read
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