Getting Started
How to use OppZen
A short guide to getting career-ready before the next opportunity appears. Most people finish setup in under 15 minutes.
1. Check your readiness — free, no login
Start with the 60-second readiness check. It previews how prepared you are across six dimensions: resume, skills, direction, network, interview prep, and proof of work. You'll see your Opportunity Readiness Score™ and the top actions that will raise it.
Start free readiness check2. Create your free Career Vault
Sign up for a free OppZen account. Your Career Vault is the single source of truth for your professional life: resumes, skills, experience, education, certifications, and documents. Everything is encrypted, version-controlled, and owned by you.
Create free account3. Upload or build your resume
Upload a PDF, DOCX, or TXT resume and let AI parse it into your Vault. Or build one from scratch with the resume builder. A strong resume unlocks every other module, because OppZen uses it to score, match, and tailor applications.
Go to Resume Builder4. Define your target direction
Tell OppZen the roles, levels, industries, and locations you're aiming for. Clear targets power your readiness score, skill-gap analysis, outreach messages, and opportunity matching.
Set preferences5. Review your live readiness score
Once your Vault has data, visit Career Intelligence / Readiness. Your score is computed from real profile depth, resume quality, skills, experience, proof of work, and career direction — weighted by impact on landing the right role.
View readiness6. Upgrade to Pro when you want the command center
Career Vault and the readiness check are free forever. When you're ready to move faster, Pro unlocks Career Intelligence, Application Factory, Interview OS, Career CRM, Network & Referral Engine, Market Intelligence, and Career Growth.
See pricingWhat each module does
Career Vault is free forever. The other modules are part of OppZen Pro.
Career Vault
Your encrypted home for resumes, skills, experience, certs, and documents.
Career Intelligence
ATS scoring, gap analysis, and ranked recommendations to improve your profile.
Opportunity Discovery
Find and track roles matched to your real profile and preferences.
Application Factory
Tailored resumes, cover letters, and outreach for each opportunity.
Network & Referral Engine
Map referral paths and generate warm intro messages.
Interview OS
STAR stories, behavioral drills, and AI mock interviews with feedback.
Career CRM
Pipeline, applications, interviews, offers, and follow-ups in one place.
Career Community
Peer groups, mentors, expert Q&A, and career events.
Free vs Pro
Free forever
- Career Vault
- Free readiness check
- AI resume parsing
- Career Timeline
- Security & Trust Center
Pro command center
- All 9 Pro modules
- Live Opportunity Visibility Score™
- AI mock interviews & feedback
- Market Intelligence & forecasts
- Application Factory & outreach
Common questions
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free account includes Career Vault and the readiness check forever. Pro has a 7-day trial and no credit card is required to start it.
Is my data safe?
Yes. OppZen uses AES-256-GCM encryption for PII, SHA-256 hashed sessions, PostgreSQL row-level security, and an immutable audit log. Your data is never sold.
What if I don't have a resume yet?
Use the resume builder to create one, or answer the readiness check questions to get a preview score and a plan first.
Can I use OppZen on mobile?
Yes. The mobile experience is designed for quick updates, last-minute interview prep, and pipeline checks on the go.
How is this different from a job board?
OppZen is a career operating system. It keeps you ready before opportunities appear, instead of making you scramble when they do.
Ready to stop scrambling?
The best time to get career-ready was yesterday. The second-best time is now.