Sprout is built to make applying fast, easy, and stress-free — but before you start swiping, make sure everything’s set up correctly so the app can do its thing 🚀
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you apply to jobs with confidence:
✅ Step 1: Make Sure You Have an Active Plan
✅ Step 1: Make Sure You Have an Active Plan
Sprout requires a subscription to access job listings and apply using credits.
If you haven’t subscribed yet, you’ll be prompted during onboarding — just tap “Get Started” to choose a plan and unlock access.
You can also manage or change your subscription at any time:
👉 How to Manage, Change, or Cancel Your Subscription
👋 Step 2: Complete Onboarding
👋 Step 2: Complete Onboarding
If it’s your first time using the app, follow the in-app prompts to:
Link your LinkedIn profile
Upload your resume (required – PDF only)
Answer a few quick questions to help tailor your experience
📄 Step 3: Upload Your Resume
📄 Step 3: Upload Your Resume
Didn’t upload a resume during onboarding? No problem — you can do it anytime from your profile:
📍 Step 4: Set Your Location & Job Title
📍 Step 4: Set Your Location & Job Title
At the middle top of the Apply page, you’ll see filters for:
🌎 Location – enter a specific city or select a country if searching for remote work
🧑💼 Job Title – this helps us surface the most relevant listings
Make sure both are set before swiping!
⚙️ Step 5: Fine-Tune Your Filters (Top-Right of Apply Page)
⚙️ Step 5: Fine-Tune Your Filters (Top-Right of Apply Page)
Tap the filter icon in the top-right corner of the Apply screen to adjust:
📍 Location Type (Remote, In-Person, Hybrid)
🧠 Experience Level (Entry, Mid, Senior, etc.)
⏱️ Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Internship)
💰 Minimum Salary
🕒 Posted Date (Past 24 hours, Past Week, Past Month)
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You can even toggle “Include unknown location type” to uncover more job results if things feel limited.
👉 Step 6: Swipe to Apply!
👉 Step 6: Swipe to Apply!
Once your filters are set and your resume is uploaded:
Swipe right ✅ to apply — this will use 1–3 AI credits depending on the job
Swipe left ❌ to skip and move on to the next opportunity
Sprout will automatically generate tailored content (like cover letters) using your resume and the job description.
🧠 Pro Tip:
🧠 Pro Tip:
If you’re not seeing enough relevant jobs, try:
Broadening your location (e.g. switching to remote by country)
Trying out different job titles
Adjusting experience level to include a wider range
Still have questions?
Check out our Welcome to Sprout article, or reply here — we’re here to help!