What You'll Achieve
94%
Average ATS Score
5 sec
Total Time (YOLO)
3.7x
More Interviews
Before You Start: Requirements Check
✅ You'll Need:
- • Your current resume in PDF or DOCX format (less than 5MB)
- • The job description you're targeting (full text)
- • Google account for quick sign-in (or email for regular signup)
- • 5 minutes of your time
Step 1: Access Ajusta and Claim Your 200 Free Credits
Action Steps:
- Open your browser and navigate to
https://app.ajusta.ai - Click the green "Start Free - No Card Required" button in the center of the page
- Choose "Continue with Google" for instant access (saves 2 minutes vs email signup)
- Authorize Ajusta to access your Google account (we only read your name and email)
The green button is prominently displayed - you can't miss it
💡 Pro Tip: Using Google Sign-In gives you instant access. Email signup requires verification which can take 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Dashboard
After signing in, you'll land on your personal dashboard. Here's what you'll see:
Your 200 free credits appear in the top-right corner
Dashboard Elements Explained:
- Credit Balance (Top Right): Shows "200 credits" in green
- Quick Actions (Center): Three main buttons - we'll use "Optimize Resume"
- Recent Activity (Bottom): Empty for now, will show your optimizations
- Navigation Menu (Left): Access to all features
Step 3: Upload Your Resume (50 Credits)
📤 Upload Process:
- Click the large blue "Optimize Resume" button in the center of your dashboard
- You'll see the upload interface with a dotted border box
- Either drag your resume file into the box OR click "Browse Files" to select it
- Wait for the green checkmark confirmation (usually 2-3 seconds)
Drag and drop works on all modern browsers - or click to browse
✅ Supported Formats
- • PDF (recommended)
- • DOCX
- • DOC (legacy)
- • Up to 5MB size
❌ Not Supported
- • TXT files
- • Images (PNG, JPG)
- • Google Docs links
- • Files over 5MB
Your resume appears in editable HTML format - you can make quick edits here
Step 4: Add the Target Job Description
This is the most critical step. The quality of optimization depends entirely on having the complete job description.
📋 How to Copy Job Descriptions Properly:
From LinkedIn:
- Click "Show more" to expand the full description
- Select from job title to the last requirement
- Copy with Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac)
From Indeed:
- Click the job title to open full view
- Scroll to see all sections
- Select and copy everything including "About Company"
From Company Websites:
- Look for "View Full Description" links
- Include both required and preferred qualifications
- Copy any "About Us" section if present
Paste the entire job description here - more text = better optimization
⚠️ Common Mistake to Avoid:
Don't summarize or edit the job description! Our AI needs the full context including:
- • Company description and values
- • All requirements (even ones you don't meet)
- • Preferred qualifications
- • Soft skills mentioned
Step 5: Choose Your Optimization Mode
Ajusta offers two optimization modes. Here's exactly when to use each:
YOLO Mode (Recommended)
Speed: 5 seconds flat
ATS Score: 94% average
Best For: 95% of applications
When to use: Always, unless you're applying to your absolute dream job and have extra time.
Classic Mode
Speed: 30-45 seconds
ATS Score: 96-98% potential
Best For: Dream jobs only
When to use: Only for positions you really want where 2% extra optimization might matter.
YOLO mode is selected by default - it's what 87% of users choose
Step 6: Click Optimize and Watch the Magic (100 Credits)
🚀 What Happens When You Click "Optimize":
- 0-1 seconds: Job description analyzed for requirements
- 1-2 seconds: Your experience mapped to requirements
- 2-3 seconds: Keywords optimized and distributed
- 3-4 seconds: Format standardized for ATS parsing
- 4-5 seconds: Final scoring and validation
You'll see a progress bar - YOLO mode really does take just 5 seconds
Step 7: Review Your Optimization Results
After optimization completes, you'll see a split-screen comparison:
Green highlights show additions, red shows removals - every change has a purpose
Understanding the Changes:
- 🟢 Green Highlights (Additions): Keywords, skills, and phrases added to match job requirements
- 🔴 Red Highlights (Removals): Outdated terms, redundancies, or ATS-unfriendly formatting removed
- 🔵 Blue Score Badge: Your new ATS score (aim for 90%+)
- 📊 Match Metrics: Shows keyword density, skills coverage, and requirement alignment
✅ What to Look For:
- • Job title matches exactly (or very closely)
- • Required skills appear 2-3 times throughout
- • Numbers and metrics added to achievements
- • Industry keywords naturally integrated
- • Dates formatted consistently (MM/YYYY)
Step 8: Accept and Download Your Optimized Resume
💾 Download Options:
- Click the green "Accept Changes" button to confirm optimization
- Choose download format:
- Download as HTML: Opens in browser, then save as PDF
- Copy to Clipboard: Paste into any document editor
- Save to Account: Access anytime from your dashboard
- Name your file with the job title for easy tracking (e.g., "Resume_ProductManager_Google.pdf")
Most users choose 'Download as HTML' then save as PDF from their browser
🎯 How to Save as PDF (Most Common Method):
- After clicking "Download as HTML", your resume opens in a new tab
- Press
Ctrl+P(Windows) orCmd+P(Mac) - Change destination to "Save as PDF"
- Click "Save" and choose your location
Step 9: Submit Your Application Immediately
⏰ Critical Timing Factor:
Submit within 24 hours of job posting for 3x higher response rates!
LinkedIn data shows: Applications submitted in the first 24 hours have a 35% callback rate vs 11% after 3 days.
Real Results from Real Users
"Went from 0 callbacks in 2 months to 7 interviews in my first week using Ajusta. The YOLO mode is incredible."
- Michael Chen, Software Engineer
Landed offer at Microsoft
"I was skeptical about 5-second optimization, but my ATS score went from 41% to 94%. Got callbacks from 3 FAANG companies."
- Sarah Williams, Product Manager
Joined Amazon
Troubleshooting Common Issues
My resume won't upload
Check that your file is:
- Under 5MB in size
- In PDF or DOCX format
- Not password protected
- Not corrupted (try opening it first)
The optimization seems stuck
If optimization takes longer than 10 seconds:
- Refresh the page and try again
- Check your internet connection
- Try Classic mode instead of YOLO
- Contact support if issue persists
My ATS score is below 90%
To improve your score:
- Ensure you pasted the complete job description
- Try Classic mode for deeper optimization
- Check if your experience matches the role level
- Consider adding relevant skills to your original resume
Ready to Get Started?
You now know exactly how to optimize your resume for 94% ATS scores. Your 200 free credits are waiting.
Average time to first interview: 4 days