The One-Profile Approach to Job Applications
You have Resume v12_final_FINAL.docx. And Resume_Google.docx. And Resume_Startup.docx. Sound familiar?
The version hell problem
Every job is slightly different. Every company wants different keywords. Every role emphasizes different skills. So you create another version. And another. Soon you have a folder of near-identical documents and no idea which one to send where.
The one-profile alternative
Instead of maintaining N resume versions, maintain one comprehensive profile. A single source of truth that includes:
- All your experience, with metrics
- All your skills, with context
- Your education and certifications
- Your projects and achievements
- Your career targets
Update it when you get a new job or skill. Otherwise, leave it alone.
How it works in practice
- One profile — Your complete career story in one place.
- Any job — Paste the description. The system extracts what they want.
- Tailored output — A resume, cover letter, and pitch generated from your profile, matched to that job.
Same profile. Different output for each application. No version management.
Benefits beyond convenience
- Consistency — You never accidentally send an outdated resume.
- Completeness — A rich profile produces richer tailored output.
- Speed — Generate in minutes instead of rewriting for hours.
- Multi-platform — One profile can power LinkedIn, Upwork, resume, and portfolio content.
Getting started
The hardest part is the first profile build. Block an hour. Add everything. Then never think about it again—until your next role or skill upgrade.
The rest is paste, generate, review, submit.