Complete User Manual & Feature Guides

Help & Feature Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs for every tool in Job AI Pro. Written in plain English for first-time job seekers and experienced professionals.

OverviewSection 1 of 12

How Job AI Pro Works: The Optimal Workflow

Start Exploring Jobs
What It Does

Job AI Pro is an end-to-end career companion designed to take you from initial job discovery to interview success. Rather than writing CVs or cover letters from scratch, you use targeted AI tools that align your authentic background with specific job descriptions.

Best For

Anyone applying for roles in the UK, remote global jobs, or career changers needing structured guidance.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Step 1: Discover or Ingest a Target Vacancy

Browse verified UK & remote opportunities on the Job Search page, or paste a link from LinkedIn, Indeed, or company career portals into the URL Extractor.

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Step 2: Research the Employer & Visa Sponsorship

Run the company through Company Research to check if they hold an active UK Skilled Worker Sponsor licence, learn their interview stages, and understand their culture.

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Step 3: Build or Tailor Your CV

Use the CV Builder to generate a fresh, ATS-compliant CV from scratch, or use the CV Optimiser to adapt your existing CV to the exact wording of the job advert.

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Step 4: Audit with the ATS Match Checker

Run your CV through the ATS Checker to verify your score (target 80%+) and ensure all mandatory industry keywords are covered.

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Step 5: Generate a Bespoke Cover Letter

Generate a targeted UK-style cover letter highlighting your top 3 matching achievements in under 10 seconds.

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Step 6: Practise Interview Questions with AI

Rehearse behavioural and situational questions using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) with real-time scoring.

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Step 7: Track in Application Kanban

Log your submission in the Job Tracker to record application dates, interview stages, salary brackets, and personal notes.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Never submit a generic CV to multiple employers. Even a 2-minute tailoring pass in CV Optimiser significantly increases interview callback rates.
  • •Save jobs as you browse so you can tailor your application documents in batches when you have dedicated focus time.
DiscoverySection 3 of 12

Direct URL Job Extractor

Try URL Extractor
What It Does

Found a job on LinkedIn, Indeed, Totaljobs, Greenhouse, or a company career page? Paste the web address into Job AI Pro to automatically pull the role title, company, requirements, and responsibilities into structured format.

Best For

Anyone who finds vacancies across external job boards and wants to avoid messy copy-and-pasting.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Copy the Job Listing Link

On LinkedIn, Indeed, or any career website, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.

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Open the Extractor on the Jobs Page

Navigate to the Jobs tab and locate the 'Extract Any Job Advert by URL' box at the top.

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Paste URL & Click Extract

Paste the web address and click 'Extract Job Details'. The AI reads the page, filters out advertisements, and structures the core qualifications, responsibilities, and benefits.

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Send Directly to Application Tools

Once extracted, click 'Optimise CV', 'Cover Letter', or 'ATS Checker' to pre-load the extracted text directly into those tools without manual typing.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •If a company site is behind a strict login wall, simply open the page, copy the text description manually, and paste it into the CV Optimiser input box.
CV & ApplicationsSection 4 of 12

ATS-Friendly CV Builder

Build Your CV
What It Does

A guided, step-by-step CV builder engineered specifically to satisfy modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and British hiring conventions. Features one-click AI generators for executive summaries and quantified achievement bullets, with instant export to Microsoft Word (.docx) and PDF.

Best For

Graduates, career switchers, or professionals who need a brand-new, clean, recruiter-approved CV layout without tricky formatting bugs.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Fill in Personal & Contact Details

Provide your name, phone, email, general location (e.g. 'London, UK'), and optional LinkedIn or portfolio links. In the UK, you should NOT include photos, date of birth, or marital status.

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Generate a High-Impact Professional Summary

Type a quick draft or click 'AI Write / Polish Summary'. The AI creates 3 tailored variations in British English using implied third-person phrasing (e.g. 'Results-driven Project Manager with 5+ years...'). Click 'Use This' to apply.

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Add Work Experience & Generate Bullet Points

Add your job titles, employers, and dates. For each position, click 'AI Suggest Bullets' to receive quantified achievement statements starting with strong action verbs (e.g. 'Spearheaded', 'Optimised', 'Negotiated'). Click '+' to add them to your role.

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Input Key Skills with AI Suggestions

Enter your core proficiencies or click 'AI Suggest Skills' to instantly pull in the top 10 in-demand skills required for your target role.

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Add Education & Optional Projects

Include your university degrees, diplomas, or certifications. If you are a career switcher or tech professional, showcase portfolio projects in the Projects section.

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Preview & Select a Layout Template

Switch between Modern Clean, Classic Executive, and Minimal Tech templates. All templates use ATS-safe typography and single-column structures.

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Export to Word (.docx) or PDF

Click 'Export to Word (.docx)' for fully editable ATS files, or 'Download PDF' for clean distribution. You can also click 'Send to ATS Checker' to audit the final document instantly.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Microsoft Word (.docx) is often preferred by agency recruiters because they can attach their agency headers before sending to clients.
  • •Keep your CV to 2 pages maximum for UK applications. Bullet points should emphasize the business impact or percentage outcome, not just a list of daily duties.
CV & ApplicationsSection 5 of 12

CV Optimiser

Optimise Existing CV
What It Does

Adapt your existing CV for a specific job opening. We check both your CV and the employer's advert to include key skills naturally and highlight your relevant achievements.

Best For

Job seekers who have a CV but want to tailor it for each application to pass automated filters.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Upload or Paste Your Existing CV

Upload your PDF, DOCX, or plain text CV, or paste the text directly into the box.

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Paste the Target Job Description

Copy and paste the full job advert (or use a saved job from your bookmarks).

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Choose Your Optimisation Mode

Select 'Conservative' (keeps your wording, adds missing skills), 'Balanced' (recommended for most roles), or 'Recruiter Pro' (strengthens phrasing and metrics).

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Review and Edit

Review the tailored version in an interactive editor where you can make tweaks and export to PDF or Word.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Use 'Conservative' mode if you already like your writing style and just want to ensure your CV includes all relevant job keywords.
  • •Check the interactive editor before saving to add any specific figures or details you want to include.
CV & ApplicationsSection 6 of 12

Tailored Cover Letter Generator

Draft Cover Letter
What It Does

Craft a compelling, personalised UK-style cover letter in under 30 seconds that connects your authentic career milestones to the company's specific mission and open position.

Best For

Applicants needing a unique cover letter that doesn't sound like a generic boilerplate template.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Provide Your Background & Job Details

Input your current CV text (or load it from your saved profile) and the target company's job description.

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Select Your Tone of Voice

Choose between 'Professional' (balanced, respectful for corporate roles), 'Confident' (strong leadership and initiative), 'Enthusiastic' (great for startups and mission-driven non-profits), or 'Dynamic'.

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Generate the Letter

The AI generates an introduction hook, 2-3 focused body paragraphs linking your past wins to their pain points, and a professional call-to-action closing.

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Edit & Export

Make any personal tweaks in the built-in editor, copy the letter to your clipboard, or save it to your account drafts.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Always address the hiring manager by name if it's listed on LinkedIn or the job advert. If unknown, 'Dear Hiring Team' or 'Dear Hiring Manager' is preferred over outdated terms like 'To Whom It May Concern'.
  • •Keep cover letters between 250 and 350 words. Recruiters scan them in 15 seconds.
Audit & AnalysisSection 7 of 12

ATS Keyword & Match Score Checker

Check ATS Score
What It Does

Simulate how enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS) parse and score your CV against a job description before a human recruiter ever sees it.

Best For

Anyone who wants objective feedback on why their CV might not be generating interview callbacks.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Input CV & Job Description

Paste or transfer your CV and target job specification into the analysis inputs.

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Run Instant Match Analysis

Click 'Analyse Compatibility'. In a few moments, the tool calculates an overall match score.

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Review Found vs Missing Keywords

Inspect the matched skills tags (highlighted in green) and any missing high-priority keywords.

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Check Formatting & ATS Readability

Review recommendations on section headers, bullet structure, and date formats to ensure automated parsers read your CV without errors.

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Apply Quick Fixes

Click 'Optimise CV' to automatically add the missing keywords into your CV draft.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Aim for an ATS match score of 75% or higher. You don't need 100%, as employers expect some skills to be developed on the job.
  • •Avoid tables, text boxes, and multi-column graphics in your CV. Simple linear headings (Experience, Education, Skills) score highest in ATS engines.
Interview CoachingSection 8 of 12

STAR Mock Interview Coach

Practise Interview
What It Does

Practise role-specific behavioural interview questions. Answer by voice or text and receive feedback structured around the STAR method.

Best For

Candidates who want to build confidence and structure clear, concise answers that highlight their impact.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Select Your Target Role & Seniority

Enter your job title (e.g. 'Product Manager', 'Customer Success Lead') and seniority level (Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive).

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Generate Tailored Interview Questions

Click 'Start Session' to get realistic behavioural and situational questions based on the role.

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Answer via Microphone or Text

Click the microphone icon to record your spoken answer with live speech-to-text transcription, or type your answer directly into the response box.

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Receive Instant STAR Scoring & Feedback

The AI grades your response out of 10 and breaks down: Situation (context), Task (objective), Action (what YOU specifically did), and Result (the quantifiable outcome).

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Review Coaching Recommendations

Read suggestions on missing metrics, action verbs, and how to tighten your storytelling before moving to the next question.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •In the 'Action' step, always say 'I did' rather than 'We did'. Recruiters want to know your personal contribution, not just the team's role.
  • •End every answer with a concrete 'Result', including numbers wherever possible (e.g. 'reduced turnaround by 20%', 'delivered 2 weeks ahead of schedule').
Corporate IntelSection 9 of 12

Company Research & Visa Sponsor Intel

Research an Employer
What It Does

Look up any UK or international employer to generate an executive candidate dossier covering verified UK Visa Sponsorship licence status, typical interview process stages, tech stack, and typical questions.

Best For

Job seekers preparing for company-specific interviews or international applicants seeking UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Search Any Company Name

Enter the business name (e.g. 'Monzo', 'AstraZeneca', 'Revolut') and optional target role or industry.

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Verify UK Visa Sponsorship Status

Check the verified sponsorship indicator to see whether the company is an officially licensed UK Home Office Skilled Worker sponsor and for which worker routes.

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Review Interview Stages & Timeline

Read the breakdown of typical hiring stages (e.g. Recruiter Screen -> Technical Assessment -> Peer Interview -> Final Presentation) with candidate tips for each round.

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Inspect Tech Stack & Tooling

See the primary programming languages, cloud providers, and operational software the company uses to help you mention relevant tools in your conversations.

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Read Employee Sentiment & Cultural Values

Explore what current and former employees praise about the company culture, as well as common workplace considerations to prepare intelligent questions for your interviewers.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Use the 'Company Values' section to weave their core principles into your interview answers (e.g. customer obsession, bias for action).
  • •During the final 5 minutes of an interview when they ask 'Do you have questions for us?', use the tech stack or culture notes from this tool to ask insightful questions.
Career PlanningSection 10 of 12

Skills Gap Analyser & Learning Paths

Analyse Skills Gap
What It Does

Compare your current CV against your target job description to discover what you are missing, and get a list of free UK training courses to close the gap.

Best For

Career changers, candidates aiming for promotions, or job seekers looking to upskill.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Paste Job Advert & Your CV

Paste the requirements from a job advert alongside your current CV text.

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Click 'Analyse Skills Gap'

We compare technical skills, soft skills, certifications, and tool experience.

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Review Critical vs Important Gaps

Gaps are classified by urgency: 'Critical' (essential requirements) vs 'Important' (useful additions).

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Access Free Learning Resources

For missing technical skills, view recommendations for free UK courses and learning resources.

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Follow the Priority Learning Path

Follow the step-by-step roadmap to close your skill gaps efficiently within 2 to 6 weeks.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Even if you only have 70% of the skills, you should still apply if you demonstrate enthusiasm and relevant experience.
  • •Add in-progress courses to your CV under a 'Professional Development' section to show proactive growth.
Application ManagementSection 11 of 12

Application Tracker & Pipeline

Open Job Tracker
What It Does

A clean Kanban board and structured table to organise every application in your pipeline, track salary offers, record interview dates, and keep private notes in one place.

Best For

Anyone actively applying for jobs who wants to stay organised without spreadsheets.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Add Applications with One Click

Click 'Track' on any job card from the search feed, or click '+ Add Application' to enter details for any external role.

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Switch Between Kanban & List Views

Use the view toggle to switch between pipeline columns (Saved, Applied, Interviewing, Offered, Rejected) or a compact table.

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Update Application Stages

Move cards across stages using simple dropdowns or status buttons as your applications progress.

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Keep Notes & Salary Information

Record recruiter contact details, interview dates, preparation reminders, and salary offers.

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Monitor Success Metrics

View pipeline statistics: Total Applications, Interviews Secured, Offers Received, and your response rate.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Follow up with recruiters 5 to 7 working days after submitting an application if you have not received confirmation.
  • •Keep notes on specific questions interviewers asked so you can write targeted post-interview follow-up emails.
Account ManagementSection 12 of 12

User Dashboard & Saved Drafts

Open Dashboard
What It Does

Your centralized workspace where all generated CVs, tailored cover letters, and STAR interview sessions are automatically preserved and organized.

Best For

Registered Job AI Pro users who want to review, edit, or copy previous documents.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Access All Saved Documents

Log in and navigate to the Dashboard to see your document count, latest drafts, and interview sessions.

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Filter by Document Type

Filter by 'All', 'CVs', 'Cover Letters', or 'Interview Sessions', or use the search bar to locate drafts by company or job title.

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Quick-Copy or Expand Content

Click any document draft to expand the full text, copy it to your clipboard with one click, or delete outdated versions.

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Review Past Mock Interviews

Re-read past questions, your recorded answers, STAR scores, and coaching feedback to track your improvement over time.

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Manage Account Security

Switch to the 'Account Security' tab to update your password securely anytime.

Insider Recruiter Tips
  • •Document drafts are stored securely under your account email so you can access them from any computer or mobile device.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions from First-Time Users

Quick answers on ATS compliance, privacy, export formats, and UK hiring norms.

Ready to accelerate your job search?

Start with a free CV audit, explore verified UK vacancies, or practice your behavioural STAR answers right now.