Question 1

What is GetNewResume?

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What is GetNewResume?

Question 2

How do I tailor my first resume?

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How do I tailor my first resume?

Question 3

What inputs do I need?

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What inputs do I need?

Question 4

Do I need to create an account?

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Yes, a free account is required to tailor your resume. We use Google Sign-In for a quick, secure login. Your draft text is automatically saved, so you won't lose any work when signing in—just pick up exactly where you left off.

Question 5

Is it free to try?

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Is it free to try?

Question 6

What happens after I click Generate?

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You'll see real-time progress as our 4-step AI pipeline works: parsing your resume, analyzing the job description, tailoring your content, and tracking changes. Once complete, you'll land in the Resume Studio where you can review changes, refine bullets, and customize the design.

Question 7

How does the AI tailoring actually work?

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How does the AI tailoring actually work?

Question 8

Will the AI fabricate experience I don't have?

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Will the AI fabricate experience I don't have?

Question 9

How does the AI understand the job description?

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How does the AI understand the job description?

Question 10

What exactly gets changed in my resume?

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The AI primarily rewrites bullet points to better match job requirements—adding relevant terminology, quantifying impact where possible, and emphasizing the most relevant aspects of your experience. It may also refine your summary and reorder sections. All changes are tracked and explained.

Question 11

Can I see what was changed and why?

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Can I see what was changed and why?

Question 12

How long does tailoring take?

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Typically under 60 seconds. You'll see real-time progress updates as our 4-step AI pipeline works through parsing, analyzing, tailoring, and tracking changes. Complex resumes may take slightly longer—we're doing sophisticated work, not simple text replacement.

Question 13

What is the Resume Studio?

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What is the Resume Studio?

Question 14

How do I edit bullets with AI help?

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How do I edit bullets with AI help?

Question 15

Can I undo changes or see past versions?

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Can I undo changes or see past versions?

Question 16

How many templates are available?

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How many templates are available?

Question 17

What can I customize beyond templates?

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What can I customize beyond templates?

Question 18

What are item layout presets?

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Item layouts control how job entries display their metadata (title, company, dates, location). We offer three presets: Classic (traditional stacked), Compact (single-line with separators), and Academic (organization-first for education). You can also create custom layouts.

Question 19

Can I drag and reorder content?

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Yes! Bullets within each job entry are fully drag-and-drop. Grab any bullet and move it to reorder. This lets you put your most impressive achievements at the top where recruiters look first.

Question 20

What's in the job description panel?

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What's in the job description panel?

Question 21

Where are my resumes saved?

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All resumes are securely saved to your account in the cloud. You can access them from any device by logging in. No local files to lose, no syncing issues.

Question 22

Can I duplicate a resume for a similar job?

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Can I duplicate a resume for a similar job?

Question 23

How do I track my application status?

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How do I track my application status?

Question 24

What are unsaved drafts?

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If you create a resume but don't save it with a name, it becomes an 'unsaved draft.' These are auto-saved to prevent data loss. You can open them later, name them, and save properly. Drafts appear in a collapsible section at the top of your dashboard.

Question 25

Can I search and filter my resumes?

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Yes! The dashboard includes search (by name, company, or position), sorting (newest, oldest, alphabetical), and view modes (grid or list). Use the '/' keyboard shortcut to quickly focus the search box.

Question 26

How do I rename or delete a resume?

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Click the three-dot menu on any resume card to rename, duplicate, or delete. Deletion is permanent, but we'll ask you to confirm first.

Question 27

What is ATS optimization?

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What is ATS optimization?

Question 28

Will my PDF work with major ATS systems?

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Will my PDF work with major ATS systems?

Question 29

Is the preview exactly what I'll get?

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Is the preview exactly what I'll get?

Question 30

Can I use GetNewResume on mobile?

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The landing page and dashboard are fully responsive. The Resume Studio works on tablets but is optimized for desktop—you'll want a larger screen for the three-pane editing experience. We recommend using a laptop or desktop for editing.

Question 31

Does PDF export work on all operating systems?

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Yes! PDF generation happens server-side, so it works identically on Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS. No special software required—just click Export and download.

Question 32

Is my resume data secure?

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Is my resume data secure?

Question 33

Is my data used to train AI models?

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Is my data used to train AI models?

Question 34

Do you share my resume with employers or recruiters?

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Do you share my resume with employers or recruiters?

Question 35

Can I delete my data?

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Yes! Delete individual resumes from your dashboard anytime. For full account deletion, go to your Profile page and use the Delete Account option in Settings. Your data is removed promptly—no hidden copies, no exceptions.

Question 36

What happens to my account after beta?

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Beta users will be rewarded! Expect grandfathered pricing or extra free credits when we launch paid plans. Sign up now to lock in these benefits.

Question 37

How do I contact support?

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Visit our Contact page or email hello@getnewresume.com. We respond to most inquiries within 24 hours. For privacy-related requests, use privacy@getnewresume.com.

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Getting Started

What is GetNewResume?

How do I tailor my first resume?

What inputs do I need?

Do I need to create an account?

Is it free to try?

What happens after I click Generate?

AI Tailoring

How does the AI tailoring actually work?

Will the AI fabricate experience I don't have?

How does the AI understand the job description?

What exactly gets changed in my resume?

Can I see what was changed and why?

How long does tailoring take?

Resume Studio

What is the Resume Studio?

How do I edit bullets with AI help?

Can I undo changes or see past versions?

How many templates are available?

What can I customize beyond templates?

What are item layout presets?

Can I drag and reorder content?

What's in the job description panel?

Managing Resumes

Where are my resumes saved?

Can I duplicate a resume for a similar job?

How do I track my application status?

What are unsaved drafts?

Can I search and filter my resumes?

How do I rename or delete a resume?

Export & Compatibility

What is ATS optimization?

Will my PDF work with major ATS systems?

Is the preview exactly what I'll get?

Can I use GetNewResume on mobile?

Does PDF export work on all operating systems?

Account & Privacy

Is my resume data secure?

Is my data used to train AI models?

Do you share my resume with employers or recruiters?

Can I delete my data?

What happens to my account after beta?

How do I contact support?

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