If you have Manual Review turned on in the Sprout web app, any job you swipe right on will be placed into your Review Queue instead of being submitted immediately.
This gives you a chance to look over everything first and make changes so each application is as strong as possible.
Where to Find Your Review Queue
In the web app, click Review in the left sidebar.
You'll see a list of jobs waiting for your approval, along with the type of review needed and when each item was added.
The Two Types of Reviews
1) Document Review (Resume & Cover Letter)
What you see here depends on whether you have AI Resume turned on.
Choosing which resume to send
Use the resume dropdown at the top to choose which resume goes with this application. It lists your AI-tailored resumes (if AI Resume is on) and any resumes you've uploaded. Whatever you pick here is what gets submitted.
If you've uploaded a newer resume, select it here for any jobs already in your queue. Changing your default resume in your profile only applies to new applications, not ones already waiting for review.
If AI Resume is on
Tap Edit to make changes yourself, or Regenerate to have Sprout create a fresh version. You can tweak wording, add or remove bullet points, and tailor content to better match the role before submission.
If AI Resume is off
Sprout sends the resume you uploaded exactly as it is. Because of that:
You won't see Edit or Regenerate. Uploaded PDFs can't be edited inside Sprout.
If you've uploaded more than one resume, you'll see the dropdown so you can pick which one to send with this application.
If you've only uploaded one resume, there's no dropdown. That resume is sent automatically.
Need to change your resume? Update the file on your computer, upload the new version, then come back to the Review Queue and select it in the dropdown for any jobs already waiting.
Want Sprout to tailor your resume for each job? Turn on AI Resume. You'll then be able to edit and regenerate resumes during review.
2) Question Review
Some jobs include employer-style questions or additional context prompts.
These questions help us understand:
What you did day-to-day in past roles
Key responsibilities and tools you used
Outcomes and results you achieved
What type of work you're strongest at
Your answers are saved and used to build a richer profile about your background.
Over time, this means:
You'll be asked fewer questions
Applications become faster
Your resume and cover letters become more accurate and personalized
We only ask new questions when we need better info to maximize your chances for a specific job.
Tip: After you type your answer, Sprout will automatically use AI to reword and polish it for you. You can keep responses simple and conversational. No need to make them perfect.
What Happens After You Review
Once you're done:
Approve the documents or questions
Submit the application
Sprout then sends the finalized application on your behalf.
Why Manual Review Is Helpful
More control over each application
Better customization per job
Stronger resumes and cover letters over time
Higher-quality submissions without extra manual work
If you prefer fully automated submissions, you can turn off Manual Review in AI Settings. Otherwise, keeping it on gives you the best balance of speed and control.