Yotru Documentation

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• In the top right corner, you'll find the file controls, language settings, and options for color and template selection.
• On the preview pane, you have undo and redo buttons to quickly step back or forward through your changes.
• At the top center of the screen, you'll see the three main resume functions: Chat, Edit, and Stats.
• In the bottom left corner, you'll find the option to switch over to your Cover Letter.

Getting Started

To get started, click the button in the top right. You can upload your existing resume, or you can start fresh and let the AI guide you through building one from scratch. At this step, you also have the option to paste in the details of your target job so the builder can tailor your resume more effectively.

If you need inspiration, browse our public resume library and copy any example to customize. You'll also find pre-built sample resumes at the top of the preview pane. Selecting one will prefill the editor with example content that you can adjust to fit your story.

User Signup

Yotru lets you preview and customize a resume without signing up so you can see the value right away. To unlock all features, start a free 10-minute trial by signing up with your email, Google, or LinkedIn account.

Resume Language Setting

Use the language selector in the top right corner to set your resume's language. This setting only affects the resume content itself, allowing you to match the language to the job or region you're applying for.

Figure 3 - Language setting

Template and Color Selection

You can choose from four templates: single-column, double-column, or hybrid layouts. All templates are ATS compliant.

Color options include a set of pastel palettes or a custom hex code. Use color sparingly, as resumes should keep the focus on content. Accent colors are supported in limited areas.

Fonts are fixed within each template to maintain consistency and ensure the design does not distract from your information.

Figure 4 – Multiple ATS-compliant templates with accent colors are available

Share and Publish Resume

The Share Resume feature lets you publish your resume online with flexible privacy options.

• Publicly available: When enabled, your resume will appear in the public template library and may be indexed by search engines. If you prefer, you can publish it without listing, so only people who have your unique link can access it.
• Allow comments: You can toggle on or off whether viewers can leave feedback on your resume.
• Industry selection: This is optional, but if you make your resume public, choosing an industry helps categorize it for easier discovery.

Once you finalize your settings, click Generate Share Link to create a link that you can use in applications, networking, or portfolio sites.

Download Button

The download button is available only to active paid subscribers. If you are not subscribed, you will be directed to the payment page.

You have two download options:

• PDF – Recommended. Creates a formatted, ready-to-send file that preserves the full template design and layout.
• Word – Exports text with basic styling but without the template design. This option is useful if you want to repurpose the content in a custom design or edit it in another program.

Resume Chat

The Resume Chat is powered by Yotru's AI engine. It allows you to adjust your entire resume with a single command, making it one of the most powerful tools in the builder.

Figure 5 – Resume Chat that allows you to tailor your entire resume with a single prompt

What you can do

Use commands to tailor and improve your resume:

• Targeting: "Target my resume to match X role at Y company."
• Highlight skills: "Highlight more of my Z skill."
• Work experience: "Improve my work experience to match the X role."

You can also polish your writing and optimize for ATS systems:

• "Use more action words."
• "Improve my resume for ATS readability."
• "Reformat my employment dates into a consistent style."
• "Add more keywords from this job description."

Getting advice

You can ask the Chat for career-related guidance and then apply the suggested canned commands:

• "How should I handle a large gap in my work experience?"
• "Should I include non-related education?"

What it does not do

The Chat is not meant for formatting changes, app navigation, or general support questions. For any technical issues or application help, please reach out to our support team through the contact page.

Figure 6 – Resume Line editor that gives you complete control of your resume

AI Help

Available in certain text sections of your resume, especially where paragraph text is needed in the editor. Use the AI Help button to rewrite in a consistent tone and style, making your content more polished.

Contact Information and Profile Photo

Start by making sure all your information is correct. A small typo in your phone number or email can cost you a job. If you go by a nickname, use it here instead of your legal name. Include your LinkedIn profile if you have a decent one. If you are in a portfolio-driven field, add links to GitHub, Behance, or your personal site.

Headshots are not standard on North American resumes. In most traditional job settings they can work against you, but in creative industries or client-facing roles a professional headshot can help you stand out.

Profile Information (Summary or Objective)

This section is your opening statement. Pick one.

• Professional Summary if you have work experience. In three or four sentences explain who you are, what you have achieved, and what you bring to the table.
• Career Objective if you are a student, a recent graduate, or changing careers. Write a clear statement about where you are headed and what value you will bring.

Profile Highlights

This section is optional. Use three to five bullet points to showcase your biggest wins or standout skills. These can be measurable results, big projects, or certifications.

Why it matters: Recruiters scan resumes in seconds. Highlights give them reasons to slow down.

Strengths

Strengths are a way to show how you work and what you are naturally good at. Pick three to five. Avoid vague words like "detail-oriented." It is better to show that through your experience, such as catching errors or streamlining processes.

Work Experience

This is the heart of your resume.

• Put the most focus on your last five years of work. Use four to six bullet points to explain your impact.
• Jobs from five to ten years ago can be shorter, two or three bullets each.
• Older roles can just list job title, company, and dates unless they are directly relevant.

This helps keep your resume under two pages without losing important details.

When writing bullets, use impact statements. Do not describe your job duties, describe what you achieved. You can use one of these formulas:

• CAR (Challenge, Action, Result): Customer complaints were rising (C). Designed a new ticketing system (A). Reduced response times by 40% (R).
• XYZ (I achieved X, as measured by Y, by doing Z): Increased revenue by $1.2M (Y) by creating a new client onboarding process (Z).
• STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result): The older method, still useful. Faced 30% churn (S). Tasked with improving retention (T). Built a loyalty program (A). Reduced churn to 18% (R).

Language tips:

• Start each bullet with an action verb: Led, Designed, Improved, Optimized, Negotiated.
• Avoid company-specific jargon or acronyms that no one outside your company would know.
• Do use industry-standard terms and keywords from the job posting. These help with ATS systems.

Optional: If you worked at a startup or lesser-known company, you can add one line of context like "Early-stage SaaS startup with 15 employees." This helps recruiters understand the scale of your impact.

Skills

List the skills that matter most for the job you want. Group them if it makes sense: Technical Skills, Business Skills, Tools.

Why it matters: Recruiters and ATS systems scan this section for keywords.

Projects

Projects add relevant keywords and prove your skills with results that may not appear in your work history.

Template note: Some templates hide project details to keep the layout streamlined when certain text is not supported. If you want projects visible, choose a template that supports project text or adjust your layout.

Education

Include your degree, school, and year of graduation if it is recent. If you graduated more than twenty years ago, leave out the year to avoid ageism. If you are a student or a recent graduate, you can add relevant coursework, honors, or activities.

Certifications and Licenses

These show credibility in your field. Certifications are earned through training and exams (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP). Licenses are legal permissions to practice in regulated fields (RN, CPA, P.Eng).

Why it matters: The exact wording matters because ATS systems scan for the official names. If you write "AWS cert" instead of "AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate," the system may miss it.

Awards

Awards are more than nice to list. They are great stories for interviews. A recruiter might ask "Tell me about this award," and that gives you a chance to share an anecdote that proves your value.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer work can help you stand out, especially if it shows leadership, initiative, or relevant skills. List it if it strengthens your story.

Languages

Add extra languages if they give you an edge for the job or if you want to show more depth. If the job requires language skills, be specific about your level.

Interests

Most professional resumes do not require this section. You can add it if it helps paint a more complete picture of you. For example, including marathon running shows discipline and dedication. Mentoring or community work can also add value.

References

Leave this section blank. It is outdated to write "references available upon request" and you should not list them on your resume unless the job asks for them. Employers usually want three references, but it is smart to keep five you can rotate so you do not burn them out. Always get explicit permission before sharing contact information.

Figure 7 – ATS analysis of your resume with section guidance

Score Guidance

The score is only a guide. Aim for 70% or higher to ensure your resume is in good shape, but do not focus on reaching 100%. A resume that is over-optimized for ATS can become harder for humans to read. Use the score as a signal, not as the final word.

Section-Level Feedback

Each section of your resume is graded separately. The system will provide specific feedback such as:

• Header: Whether your name, headline, and contact details are complete and formatted consistently.
• Profile: If your summary or objective contains measurable achievements and relevant keywords.
• Work Experience: How well your descriptions use action verbs, measurable results, and keywords. Suggestions may include breaking up text into bullet points or adding tools and technologies.
• Skills: Whether you have grouped skills logically and included tools, platforms, or certifications.
• Education: Completeness, consistency of date formatting, and use of relevant keywords.
• Projects: Clarity, measurable outcomes, and inclusion of role-specific keywords.
• Certifications/Licenses: Whether this section is present and if credentials are listed in the proper syntax for ATS.

Rescoring

After making significant edits, click Rescore to update your results. This ensures your latest version is evaluated.

Navigation

The layout and controls are the same as in the Resume Builder. You will find file controls, language settings, and template options in the top right, along with undo and redo buttons in the preview pane.

Cover Letter Creation

Click the cover letter button at the bottom left of the screen to get started. You can create a new one, see past versions, or build directly from your resume.

The "Create from resume" option is especially powerful because it uses your resume details and the target job (if entered) to generate a clear, tailored cover letter.

You can also create cover letters through the File menu. These will start fresh without pulling in any resume context.

Figure 8 – Cover letter creation based on resume

Language and Templates

Language settings work the same way as for resumes. Template and color options are also available, with a focus on keeping the design clean and recruiter-friendly.

Download Button

Once you are satisfied with your cover letter, you can download it as a formatted, ready-to-send PDF. You also have the option to download the text as a Word document, where the content and styling are preserved but the design is not. This makes it easy to reuse the text in your own design or export it into a third-party editor.

Figure 9 – The chat box can help refine your cover letter

What you can do

Use the Chat to shape your cover letter so it tells a clear and compelling story. Examples include:

• Draft a new letter: "Write me a cover letter for a marketing role at Company X."
• Refine focus: "Condense this cover letter into three strong points about why I'm a great fit."
• Highlight strengths: "Emphasize my leadership skills and project management experience."
• Adjust tone: "Make this letter more concise and professional."

Getting advice

You can also ask the Chat for cover letter guidance, such as:

• "What is the best way to explain why I'm changing industries?"
• "Should I mention I was recently laid-off?"

What it does not do

The Chat is not meant for formatting changes, navigation, or general support questions. For application-level help or technical issues, please contact our support team.

Personal Information

Check that your name, email, and phone number are correct. Use a personal email address that looks professional. Your full address is not always needed. Often, city and state is enough.

It is a good idea to include your LinkedIn profile, and if you have a portfolio link that fits your industry, add that too.

Date

Always update the date to the day you send the application. Old dates can make it look like you reused an old letter.

Recipient Information

When possible, use the hiring manager's name, the company name, and the office address. If you cannot find a name, "Dear Hiring Manager" is fine. Avoid old greetings like "To Whom It May Concern."

Salutation

Keep it simple and professional. Use "Dear [Name]," if you know it. If not, "Dear Hiring Manager," works well.

Cover Letter Body

This is the main part of your letter. Keep it to three short paragraphs.

1. Say why you are applying.
2. Show what makes you a strong fit (skills, experience, results).
3. Explain why you are interested in the company.

Do not copy your resume. Use this space to show your motivation, personality, and connection to the role.

Signature

End your cover letter with a short and professional closing.

• Sincerely is the most formal and is always a safe choice, especially in traditional industries like law, finance, or government.
• Best regards is also professional but feels a little warmer. It works well in modern workplaces, tech, marketing, and creative fields.

Download

You can download your resume or cover letter using the download button. This option is available only with an active paid subscription; otherwise, you will be directed to the payment page.

It is recommended to download as a PDF and send your application package in that format. You can also download as a Word text file if you need to copy content into a third-party system such as Word or Canva. Note that Word downloads do not keep the template design.

Figure 10 – Export as a PDF or Word for download

Group or Organization Pricing

If you joined Yotru through a group or organization, your access and features are based on the contract that organization has with Yotru. To see the details of your subscription, go to your Account screen and review your active subscription.