Help & Instructions

Everything you need to know about using Ocean Career Coach

Getting Started

Welcome to Ocean Career Coach! Our platform helps ocean conservation professionals advance their careers through AI-powered tools and expert guidance.

For New Users
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Create Account: Register with your email to save analyses and track progress.
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Complete Onboarding: Take our quick tour to understand all available tools.
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Try Your First Tool: Start with Resume Analysis or Skill Discovery.
For Returning Users
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Access Dashboard: View your saved analyses and progress.
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Browse New Jobs: Check our latest 32+ ocean conservation opportunities.
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Book Consultation: Schedule personalized career guidance.
Quick Tip: All tools work without an account, but registering lets you save results and track your career progress over time.

Get AI-powered insights on how well your resume matches specific ocean conservation job requirements.

How to Use:
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Upload Resume: Upload your resume in PDF or Word format (max 16MB).
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Add Job Description: Paste the complete job posting or provide a job URL.
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Get Analysis: Our AI analyzes compatibility and provides detailed feedback.
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Download Report: Save a PDF report with recommendations and action items.
Pro Tips:
  • Use complete job postings for best analysis accuracy
  • Your resume should be well-formatted and up-to-date
  • Save analyses to track improvements over time

Discover what skills are needed for different ocean conservation roles and create a development plan.

How to Use:
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Enter Job Title: Type the ocean conservation role you're interested in.
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Select Experience Level: Choose from Entry, Mid-level, or Senior positions.
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Choose Focus Areas: Select relevant specializations (optional).
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Get Skill Breakdown: Receive detailed analysis of required skills and competencies.
Examples of Job Titles to Try: Marine Biologist, Ocean Policy Analyst, Conservation Program Manager, Marine Protected Area Coordinator, Fisheries Scientist, Ocean Data Analyst

Book personalized 1-hour sessions with ocean conservation experts for career strategy and guidance.

What's Included:
  • Career strategy development
  • Network building advice
  • Interview preparation
  • Skill development planning
  • Industry insights and trends
  • Application review and feedback
  • Goal setting and action plans
  • Follow-up resources
How to Book:
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Choose Your Focus: Select career stage and consultation focus areas.
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Schedule Session: Pick available time slots through our Calendly integration.
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Prepare for Meeting: Complete optional background form for personalized guidance.

Track your career development progress and manage saved analyses in your personal dashboard.

Dashboard Features:
  • Progress Tracking: View your career development journey
  • Saved Analyses: Access all your resume and skill analyses
  • Quick Actions: Fast access to all tools
  • Activity Timeline: See your recent platform activity
  • Statistics: Track your usage and progress
  • Account Settings: Manage your profile and preferences
Account Benefits: Registered users can save unlimited analyses, track progress over time, and access their complete career development history.

Tips for Success

Maximizing Tool Effectiveness
  • Use complete, recent job postings for analysis
  • Keep your resume updated and well-formatted
  • Try multiple job titles in Skill Discovery
  • Save analyses to track improvement over time
  • Use both tools together for comprehensive insights
Career Development Strategy
  • Regular self-assessment using our tools
  • Set specific skill development goals
  • Apply to positions even if you meet 70% of requirements
  • Network actively in the ocean conservation community
  • Consider career consultations for personalized guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, your privacy is our priority. Resume data is processed securely and only used for analysis. We don't share personal information with third parties.

Our AI is trained specifically for ocean conservation careers and provides highly relevant insights. However, always combine AI recommendations with your professional judgment and sector expertise.

Yes, all analysis tools work without an account. However, registering allows you to save results, track progress, and access your analysis history.

We update job listings weekly, adding new opportunities and removing expired postings. All listings are manually curated from trusted ocean conservation organizations.

We support PDF, DOC, and DOCX formats up to 16MB. For best results, use a well-formatted PDF version of your resume.

Need More Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? We're here to help you succeed in your ocean conservation career.

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