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Job hunting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Interview OS is here to organize the chaos so you can focus on what mattersβgetting hired.
This guide is your friendly companion. We'll walk you through everything from setting up your private email system to logging your big wins. By the end, you'll be managing your career like a CEO.
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π Quick Note: We've left spots for screenshots in this guide to help you visualize the steps.
The Settings page lets you connect your actual email account (like Gmail) to Interview OS. This means when you send an email from our dashboard, it lands in the recruiter's inbox coming directly from youβnot from a generic "noreply" bot.
(If you use Gmail, follow this. Outlook/Yahoo users can skip to Step 3)
To keep your main password safe, Google requires a special "App Password" for tools like us.


Head over to Settings in Interview OS (Profile Icon -> Settings) and fill in the details:
| Field | What goes here? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From Name | Your Full Name | Jane Doe |
| From Email | Your Email Address | jane@gmail.com |
| SMTP Host | smtp.gmail.com (for Gmail) | smtp.gmail.com |
| SMTP Port | 587 | 587 |
| SMTP User | Your Email Address | jane@gmail.com |
| SMTP Pass | That 16-char key you copied | abcd efgh ijkl mnop |
π‘ Tip: Using Outlook? Host:
smtp.office365.com| Port:587
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Hit Save Settings. If you see a green success message, you're golden! β¨
The Applications page is your Kanban board. It turns a messy list of "places I applied" into a visual journey.
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When you land an interview (nice work!), open the application card and scroll to Interview Rounds.
Stop digging through "Desktop/New Folder/Resumes/Final_v3.pdf". The Assets page keeps everything ready to go.

This is the cool part. When saving a Cover Letter or Email Format, use these magic words:
{{company_name}} -> Google{{position}} -> Software Engineer{{hiring_manager}} -> Sarah ConnorWhen you use the asset later, we automatically fill these in for you.
The Email Composer is where preparation meets opportunity. Since you set up SMTP, you can email recruiters without leaving the dashboard.

The Community tab is a shared brain for job seekers.
Markdown Magic: Your notes support code blocks, bold text, and lists. Perfect for saving coding solutions or behavioral stories!
def ace_the_interview():
confidence = True
preparation = "Interview OS"
return "Hired!"

You now have a complete system to handle your job search. No more chaos, just a clean, professional workflow.
Go get that dream job. We're rooting for you!
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