How Properly Hired works, end to end

Step 1: Find or paste a job posting

Paste a job URL or search across multiple job boards. Properly Hired pulls the full description so you can analyze it without switching tabs. Job listings are cached to reduce cost and latency on repeated searches.

• Paste any job URL or search by title and location.
• Job text is extracted and stored for your analysis.
• Ghost-job signals are checked automatically.

Step 2: Analyze the opportunity with Simon

Simon breaks down the job description into core outcomes, required skills, ATS keywords, and potential red flags. You get a structured summary that tells you whether the role is worth your time before you invest in tailoring.

• Role outcomes and key responsibilities extracted.
• ATS keywords identified and prioritized.
• Ghost-job score and agency detection.
• Company research snapshot included.

Step 3: Tailor your resume and cover letter

Use the job analysis to generate a tailored resume version and cover letter. The AI preserves your dates, titles, employers, and outcomes — it changes emphasis and wording, not your history. A Human Voice Engine checks the output for AI-sounding patterns.

• Resume tailored to the role's top requirements.
• Cover letter generated from your evidence.
• AI Scanner flags robotic or generic language.
• Every change is yours to review before submission.

Step 4: Track and follow up

Save the application with its resume version, cover letter, and status. Schedule follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks. Review your funnel to learn what is working without overclaiming from small samples.

• One record per application with all materials.
• Follow-up reminders based on your policy.
• Pipeline view shows where each application stands.
• Weekly review helps you adjust your approach.

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