Quick Summary
Keep your profile current for personalized recommendations and effective job alerts. Update your name, email, location, password, and resume from Account Settings. A current resume enables AI coaching features.
Your profile information helps DirectApplicant provide personalized recommendations and ensures your job alerts are effective. Here's how to keep your profile up to date.
Accessing Profile Settings
- Click your profile icon in the top navigation
- Select Account Settings
- Choose Profile from the sidebar
Profile Information
Basic Information
Keep these details current:
- Name - How you'd like to be addressed in notifications
- Email - Where you receive job alerts and account notifications
- Location - Your current city or region (helps with relevant suggestions)
Email Address Changes
Enter your new email address
Confirm your current password
Click Update Email
Verify the new address via the confirmation email sent
Note: Job alerts will be sent to your new email after verification.
Password Management
Changing Your Password
- Go to Account Settings > Security
- Enter your current password
- Enter and confirm your new password
- Click Update Password
Password Requirements
For security, passwords must:
- Be at least 8 characters long
- Include a mix of letters and numbers
- Not be a commonly used password
Forgot Your Password?
If you can't remember your current password:
- Log out of your account
- Click Forgot Password on the login page
- Enter your email address
- Follow the reset link sent to your email
Resume and Documents
Uploading Your Resume
A current resume enables AI coaching features:
- Go to Profile > Resume
- Click Upload Resume
- Select your file (PDF or Word format)
- Your resume is parsed and stored securely
Updating Your Resume
When your experience changes:
- Upload a new version using the same process
- The new version replaces the previous one
- AI coaching will use your updated information
Notification Preferences
Customize how DirectApplicant contacts you:
- Email Notifications - Enable/disable job alert emails
- Push Notifications - Enable/disable browser notifications Premium
- Notification Hours - Set quiet hours when you won't receive alerts
See Notification Frequency Options for details.
Deleting Your Account
If you need to delete your DirectApplicant account:
- Go to Account Settings > Privacy
- Click Delete Account
- Confirm your decision
Warning: Account deletion is permanent. All your data including saved searches, application history, and coaching conversations will be removed and cannot be recovered.