Sonara AI Platform

Getting Started with Sonara

So you’re ready to jump into the job search with a little help from AI—that’s exactly where our platform comes in. To begin, head to sonara.com (or sonara-work.com, both work fine), and hit the “Get Started” button you’ll find right on the homepage. From there, signing up is quick: just your email, a password that meets basic security rules, and a quick email verification.

Once you’re in, you’ll fill out some basic profile info. Nothing complicated—just enough so our AI can start working for you.

Our goal here is simple: get you up and running fast without any frustrating hurdles. We’ve seen other platforms ask for way too much info upfront, but with us, it’s smooth sailing from the start.

How Our AI Understands Your Resume

This part’s crucial—our AI needs to really “get” your professional story before it can match you with jobs that actually fit. You just upload your resume (PDF, Word, or plain text), and our system parses it thoroughly.

We’re not just scanning for keywords. The AI analyzes your technical skills, industry terms, career path, and education. It even looks for growth patterns to understand your trajectory.

Review and Edit Your Extracted Profile

Now, here’s something we hear a lot from users: sometimes AI misses details or interprets skills differently than you’d want. That’s why you can review and tweak what the AI pulls out. This way, you keep full control over what your profile actually says.

Why This Matters

The more accurate your extracted info, the better your match results will be. Honestly, taking a few extra minutes to adjust this can really pay off down the road.

Setting Your Job Search Preferences

Once your profile is ready, you can tell the platform exactly what kind of jobs you want. This is where it gets personalized. You can pick from over 500 job titles—everything from entry-level roles to executive positions.

Choosing Industries and Locations

Whether you want to work in Tech, Finance, or Healthcare (or something more niche like EdTech or FinTech), you can select multiple industries. Same with location: cities, states, or fully remote setups are all options. You can combine these however you want.

Salary and Work Type

Use the salary slider to set your minimum expectations—anywhere from $30K to $300K+. Then choose if you want remote, hybrid, or onsite work.

How Subscription Works and What You Get

We want to be upfront about costs. Setting up your account and preferences is free. But to actually let our AI apply on your behalf, you’ll need a subscription. It’s pretty affordable—$5.95/month on an annual plan, or $71.40 paid upfront yearly.

Subscription Features

• Unlimited automated applications to jobs that match your profile
• Real-time scanning of thousands of listings across the USA
• Advanced filters so you only get relevant matches
• Application tracking with detailed status updates
• Integrations with your existing tools for seamless workflow

How Our Job Matching Algorithm Works

Now, here’s the heart of how it works: our AI scans thousands of job listings every few hours, parsing full job descriptions instead of just keywords. Then it compares every listing against your profile using a match score.

Match Score Explained

The score is based on several key factors:

1. Skills alignment – how your skills fit the job’s requirements
2. Experience level – matching your background to what the employer wants
3. Location preferences – factoring in distance or remote options
4. Company culture fit – based on values and work style indicators
5. Salary compatibility – fitting the role’s pay range to your expectations

You can even adjust the minimum match score threshold if you want to be more selective or cast a wider net.

Reviewing Job Matches

Matches show up ranked in your dashboard, complete with:

• Full job descriptions
• Company info and culture insights
• Salary ranges (when available)
• Application requirements
• Match score breakdown for transparency

Making Use of the Auto-Apply Feature

This is where the platform really saves you time. When you find a job you like, you can choose between auto-fill or full automation. Auto-fill pre-populates application fields with your info, but you submit it yourself. Full automation handles everything from start to finish, submitting tailored applications that emphasize relevant skills and experience.

How We Tailor Applications

Our AI doesn’t just blast your resume everywhere. It highlights and prioritizes the skills and experiences that matter most for each role, increasing your chances of standing out.

Tracking Your Applications in the Dashboard

Once you start applying, your dashboard becomes your control center. You can see exactly where each application stands and get alerts for interview requests.

Understanding Application Statuses

Dashboard Features to Know

• Date range filters for reviewing applications in specific periods
• Status filters to focus on active or closed applications
• Industry and salary filters to organize your workload
• Custom tags and notes so you can keep track your way
• Analytics showing patterns and success rates over time

Managing Interviews and Scheduling

When interview requests roll in, Sonara helps you manage and schedule them, especially if the employer uses compatible scheduling tools like Google Calendar or Outlook.

Automated Scheduling

You set your availability preferences, and our system coordinates with employers to find mutually convenient times. Not every company uses this, but when they do, it’s a real time-saver.

Interview Prep Tailored to You

We also provide preparation materials customized for your upcoming interview based on the job description and company research—not just generic tips.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Sonara

Optimize Your Resume

Use keywords that match your target roles. Our AI picks up on industry-standard terms, so the clearer your resume, the better your matches.

Refine Your Preferences

Start broad and narrow down based on the matches you receive. It’s easier to tighten your filters than to widen them after missing opportunities.

Regularly Review and Adjust

Check your dashboard often. If you’re getting too many irrelevant jobs, bump up your minimum match score. If you want more options, ease up a bit.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Login Problems

If you can’t log in, use the “Forgot Password” link. The reset email sometimes lands in spam, so be sure to check there.

Resume Upload Troubles

Occasionally, the AI struggles with unusual file formats. If that happens, save your resume as a PDF or simple Word doc and try again.

Improving Match Quality

If your matches feel off, tweak your preferences—adjust location radius or salary range to improve results.

Data Privacy and Security

We understand how important privacy is. Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. You control exactly what parts of your resume and contact info get shared with employers.

What We Share

• Only relevant resume sections per application
• Your contact details so employers can reach you
• Answers to any application-specific questions

Before any application goes out, you can review and adjust what information is included.

Platform Integrations and Mobile Access

To keep your workflow seamless, Sonara integrates with:

• LinkedIn for syncing your profile
• Email platforms to track correspondence
• Google Calendar and Outlook for scheduling
• Mobile app with push notifications for updates on the go

Mobile App Features

The app isn’t just a smaller version of the website. It’s built for quick updates—like alerts when new matches pop up or when an interview is scheduled. Perfect for busy days.

What Users Tell Us

From our experience, the biggest time-savers come from the automated application and scheduling features. Users often mention cutting their time-to-hire by nearly 40%, thanks to how much the AI handles behind the scenes.

And honestly, the ability to pause automation during busy interview periods is a game-changer.