Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about PrepPilot tools, privacy, and how to get started with your job search.
General
- What is PrepPilot?
- PrepPilot is a free suite of AI career tools: mock interview practice, interview readiness checks, resume fit checking, resume roasts, cover letter generation, and more. Each tool works from the job posting or resume text you provide.
- Is PrepPilot free?
- Yes. Every tool is free to use and does not require an account or sign-up.
- Is my resume stored on your servers?
- Resume files are parsed for analysis and are not stored on PrepPilot servers. Your resume file can be saved locally in your browser so you can reuse it across tools.
Mock Interview Prep
- Is mock interview prep free?
- Yes. Paste a job posting, practice five tailored questions, and get scored feedback - no account required.
- How are interview questions generated?
- PrepPilot reads the responsibilities, tech stack, and requirements in your job description and generates five role-specific prompts.
- Do I need to upload a resume for interview prep?
- No. Mock interview prep only needs the job posting. Use the resume fit checker or resume roast if you want resume-based feedback.
Interview Readiness
- What is an interview readiness check?
- A JD-grounded mock interview: five questions tied to the job posting, scored feedback on each answer, and a final readiness score from how you performed in practice.
- How is readiness different from mock interview prep?
- Both use the job posting. Readiness adds a full 0–100 score, dimension breakdown, prep plan, and day-of checklist - built from your practice answers, not a simple 1–10 average.
- How is readiness different from resume fit?
- Fit check answers "should I apply?" Readiness answers "can I talk through this role in the interview?" - after you have actually practiced answering.
Resume Fit Checker
- What is a resume fit score?
- A structured, competency-based score: required-criteria screening (knockouts) plus weighted dimensions for skills, experience, responsibilities, impact, leadership, and ATS keywords. Inspired by how recruiters filter and review - not an official employer or ATS score.
- Which resume file formats are supported?
- PDF, DOCX, and TXT with selectable text. Scanned image PDFs may not parse correctly.
- Is the resume fit checker free?
- Yes. Upload your resume, paste the job description, and get a fit report with gaps and ATS tips - no account required.
Resume Roast
- What is a resume roast?
- An honest, section-by-section critique: recruiter skim narrative, dimension scores, ATS risks, prioritized fixes, and before/after bullet rewrites.
- Do I need a job description for a resume roast?
- No. Upload your resume and pick a role track - a job posting is optional.
- Is my resume roast saved or shared?
- Roast results stay in your browser session for that visit. PrepPilot does not publish or share your resume.
Career Tools
- Are PrepPilot career tools free?
- Yes. Every tool on PrepPilot is free to use and does not require an account or sign-up.
- Do I need to upload my resume for every tool?
- It depends on the tool. Cover letter, LinkedIn, and outreach tools use your resume. The job description decoder only needs a job posting. Your resume is saved locally in your browser.
- Which PrepPilot tool should I start with?
- Start with the job description decoder to understand a posting, then use the cover letter generator or resume fit checker before you apply. Comparing two roles? Use Compare Job Postings. Got an interview scheduled? Use Interview Readiness, gap-answer coach, or recruiter screen prep, then Mock Interview Prep.
More about the project on the About PrepPilot page, or browse guides on the blog.