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, resume fit checking, resume roasts, cover letter generation, and more. Tools use your job posting or resume text - not generic templates.
- 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 - not generic interview templates.
- 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.
Resume Fit Checker
- What is a resume fit score?
- A weighted score across skills, experience, responsibilities, keywords, and seniority - so you can see if a role is worth applying to before you spend time on an application.
- 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. For interview prep, use Mock Interview Prep or the STAR story builder on PrepPilot.
More about the project on the About PrepPilot page, or browse guides on the blog.