Welcome! This guide walks you through how to use InStage to prepare your resume and practice for interviews using real job postings. Good luck 😊
🔗 Full Video Walkthrough
In this video, Imran Mouna from the InStage onboarding team introduces the InStage platform, focusing on its features for resume preparation and mock interview practice. He explains how users can create tailored resumes using the resume assist tool, analyze job postings, and improve their chances of landing interviews. The discussion transitions into the mock interview section, where users can practice interview skills with AI assistants, receive feedback, and refine their responses. Mouna emphasizes the importance of preparation and offers support resources for users throughout their job search journey.
🔑 Step 1: Sign-Up and Login
Ask your organization for an InStage Sign-Up link and create your account
Screenshot above is an example of what you will see after clicking the InStage Sign-Up link provided by your organization
📄 Step 2: Use Resume Assist
A. Open Resume Assist
Click on the Resume Assist tab on your dashboard.
B. Update Your Profile
Choose either to:
Manually enter your experiences, education, and skills
Upload an existing resume, and InStage will automatically populate your profile
🛡️ Note: Your data is secure and not used to train AI. It’s for your use only.
C. Match to a Job Posting
Find a job you’re interested in (e.g., on Indeed)
Click Create Resume
Copy/Paste:
The job title in the title field
The full job description in the description field
InStage will:
Score your match to the job
Show strengths and improvement areas
D. Improve Your Score
Review the suggestions (e.g., missing education info or keywords) and update your profile.
E. Use the AI Rewrite Tool (Optional)
Use this tool to:
Formalize your descriptions
Expand or shorten details
Make sure to adjust the AI suggestions to fit your voice.
F. Download & Finalize
Once satisfied, scroll down to download your new resume as a Word document. You can also generate a cover letter.
You can repeat this process for as many jobs as you’d like!
🎤 Step 3: Mock Interview Practice
A. Open Mock Interview
Click on the Mock Interview tab.
B. Choose a Job
You can:
Select a job from the built-in list, or
Copy/Paste a job title and description (just like Resume Assist)
C. Set Your Practice Schedule
Choose your start and due dates to stay on track.
D. Customize Interview Questions (Optional)
You can:
Add specific questions (e.g., technical or behavioural)
Adjust the interviewer’s tone (e.g., friendly or formal)
E. Start Your Interview
Choose between:
Web call (like Zoom but audio only)
Phone call (enter your phone number and receive a practice call)
You can pause, retry, and repeat interviews as many times as you want.
📊 Step 4: Review Your Feedback
After each interview, you’ll receive:
A performance summary
Specific feedback on each question
A transcript and audio playback
You can save your best attempt and revisit anytime.
🆘 Need Help?
Click the Help button (bottom-right of your screen) to reach our support team:
Live chat available 9am–5pm ET
Or get an email reply within 24–48 hours
💡 Tips for Success
Use the Google Chrome web browser
Make sure to have a working microphone if using the Web Call option
Practice for multiple jobs using unique resumes and interviews
Customize your resume for each role to increase match score
Use the AI tools to polish your language - but always review!
Practice interviews with different tones and question types
Let us know if you have questions - we’re here to help and cheering you on! 🎉