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# Getting Started Without a Résumé

No résumé yet? Start by telling the Metaintro assistant about yourself, get job matches, and build a résumé from scratch in the same chat.

Last updated: October 23, 2026[Getting Started](/help/category/getting-started)

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Many people start looking for work without a résumé: right after school, military or national service, after a long break, or in a new country. You can use Metaintro from the first minute without one.

## Start with a short conversation

The first time you sign in, a chat opens with a **Welcome to Metaintro** card. Choose **Quick chat with Metaintro**. The assistant asks a few simple questions:

- What you have done so far, including service, volunteering, temporary jobs and studies
- What kind of work interests you, or what you would rather avoid
- Where you want to work and how far you can travel

Based on your answers, it starts suggesting jobs. You can answer in your own words, in any language.

## What counts as experience

More than you might think:

- Military or national service, including your role and responsibilities
- Volunteering, youth movements and community work
- Odd jobs: babysitting, waitressing, deliveries, shop work, seasonal work
- Courses, certificates and a driver's licence
- Languages you speak

If you are not sure something is worth mentioning, mention it. The assistant will help decide what to include.

## Build a résumé in the same chat

When you are ready, tell the assistant "Let's build my résumé", or choose **Add** next to the message box and then the résumé option. The assistant asks one question at a time, and each answer appears on the résumé next to the chat. You can skip any question, edit any line yourself, choose a design and download a PDF from the **···** menu.

## Tips

- Short answers are fine. You can add details later.
- You don't need numbers or big achievements. Your duties are enough.
- A photo is not needed. See [Résumé Photos and Privacy](https://www.metaintro.com/help/resume-photo-and-privacy).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Will I get matches without a résumé?**

Yes. Matches are based on what you tell the assistant about your background, the direction you want and where you want to work. A résumé adds detail, so matches get more precise.

**Can I skip the questions?**

Yes, with **Skip for now**. Without these details, matches will be less precise. You can tell the assistant about yourself at any time.

**Does it cost anything?**

No. Building a résumé and searching for jobs are free.

## What to do next

- [How to Use the Resume Builder](https://www.metaintro.com/help/how-to-use-resume-builder)
- [Save Jobs for Later](https://www.metaintro.com/help/save-jobs-for-later)
- [Interview Practice](https://www.metaintro.com/help/interview-practice)

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