> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nico-jobagent.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get started with Nico in 5 minutes

# Quickstart

Get your job search organized in just a few steps.

## 1. Create your account

Go to [Nico](https://app.nico-jobagent.com/register) and sign up with your email address or Google account.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Enter your name, email, and password — or click **Sign in with Google** for one-click setup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm your email">
    Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the link to activate your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your preferences">
    Choose your language and timezone in your profile settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 2. Find jobs

Click **Jobs** in the sidebar to search open positions aggregated from employer career sites — Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Workday, Personio, and many more — without leaving Nico.

1. Filter by **job title**, **location** (with a radius), **work mode**, or **company**
2. Click **Search** — every result links back to the original posting
3. Happy with a search? Click **Save search** to get a [daily email digest](/using-nico/saved-searches) of new matches

See [Job Search](/using-nico/job-search) for all filters and details.

## 3. Add your first job application

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="From Job Search">
    Found something in step 2? Open the job's detail page and add it to your applications directly — title, company, location, and salary come along automatically.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Paste a URL">
    1. Click **New Application** on the dashboard
    2. Paste the job posting URL — Nico fetches the page and pre-fills the title, company, location, salary, and description
    3. Review and click **Save** — your application starts in **Draft** status
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Let AI find jobs">
    Connect an AI agent via the [MCP server](/integrations/mcp-server) or [Claude Code skill](/integrations/claude-code-skill). The agent will:

    1. Search job boards for positions matching your criteria
    2. Parse the job posting details automatically
    3. Add them to your board as **Proposed** jobs
    4. You review and decide which ones to pursue
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Already tracking applications in a spreadsheet? [Import your whole history via CSV](/using-nico/importing-job-applications) so your statistics start with your real track record.
</Tip>

## 4. Track your progress

As you move through the application process, update each job's status:

```
Proposed → Draft → Applied → Acknowledged → Phone Screen →
Interviewing → Final Round → Offer → Negotiating → Hired 🎉
```

You can also **withdraw** from any application or mark it as **rejected** at any point.

Drag cards on the kanban board or use the status dropdown to move jobs between stages.

## 5. Schedule interviews

When you get an interview:

1. Open the job application
2. Click **Add Interview**
3. Enter the date, time, subject, and meeting link
4. The interview appears in your calendar and on your dashboard

<Tip>
  Subscribe to your [calendar feed](/integrations/calendar-feed) to see Nico interviews in Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.
</Tip>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Job Search & Alerts" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/using-nico/job-search">
    All the filters, and daily digests of new matches
  </Card>

  <Card title="Understanding Statuses" icon="diagram-project" href="/using-nico/statuses-and-transitions">
    Learn about the 12 application statuses and how they work
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up AI Agents" icon="robot" href="/integrations/overview">
    Automate your job search with AI-powered tools
  </Card>

  <Card title="Secure Your Account" icon="shield" href="/account/security">
    Enable two-factor authentication for extra security
  </Card>
</CardGroup>