StreetSmart Basics

StreetSmart Basics: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started and Maximizing Every Feature

StreetSmart is built to take you from your first log-in to landing your dream role in high-finance, all in one seamless platform. Whether you’re here to organize your search, sharpen your skills, or apply with confidence, this guide will walk you through each major feature — and how to get the most out of it.

1. Dashboard

Your Dashboard is the control center for your entire journey. From here, you can:

• View your progress at a glance — see saved jobs, application statuses, upcoming interviews, and your latest activity.

• Jump into your next step with quick links to Resume Builder, Interview Prep, or Direct Apply.

• Track milestones — whether that’s number of applications submitted, interviews scheduled, or offers received.

💡 Pro Tip: Customize your profile details early (photo, education, experience) so every other tool — from job matching to resume suggestions — works off complete, accurate data.

2. My Profile

Your profile is the foundation for everything in StreetSmart. It’s where you:

• Add personal details, education, work history, and skills.

• Upload or update your resume so it’s always synced with Direct Apply.

• Link to your LinkedIn and other professional profiles for easy recruiter access.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep this fully updated — every feature from job recommendations to resume suggestions pulls directly from your profile data. An outdated profile means less accurate matches.

3. Career Insights

Career Insights helps you explore roles, industries, and career paths with data-backed guidance. In the screenshots, you’ll see sections breaking down:

• Role overviews — what the job entails, typical career trajectories, and hiring trends.

• Salary benchmarks — compare by role, industry, and location.

• Skill gaps — discover which technical or soft skills you’ll need to boost.

💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark the roles you’re targeting. The more you interact here, the more tailored your interview prep and job matches will become.

4. Resume Builder

This is your hub for creating, editing, and optimizing a finance-ready resume. The Resume Builder walks you through:

• Pre-filled suggestions based on your experience and targeted roles.

• ATS optimization scoring so you know your resume will pass screening software.

• Instant format updates so you can switch from a standard IB template to a PE-focused one in seconds.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the built-in scoring to iterate. Even a 10% boost in ATS score can mean your resume gets seen instead of skipped.

5. Direct Apply

With Direct Apply, you can apply to jobs without leaving StreetSmart. The screenshots show integrated application forms and “Apply Now” buttons linked directly to your saved roles.

• Save time — your profile auto-fills common application fields.

• Apply in batches — knock out multiple applications in one sitting.

• Pair with Job Tracker so every application is logged instantly.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your profile updated — any outdated GPA, location, or experience could auto-fill incorrectly.

6. Job Tracker

The Job Tracker integrates with Direct Apply to automatically log your applications. From the tracker view, you can:

• See which stage you’re in (applied, interview scheduled, offer, etc.).

• Add manual entries for off-platform applications.

• Set reminders to follow up or send thank-you notes.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the filter to sort by “Follow-Up Needed” so no opportunity slips through the cracks.

7. Interview Prep

Interview Prep offers a relaxed, practice-friendly format where you can:

• Select industry-specific categories (IB, PE, HF, ER, etc.).

• Answer questions at your own pace, go back, and re-answer.

• Get instant grading, expert model answers, and targeted feedback.

💡 Pro Tip: Treat this like a workout plan — 15 minutes a day on targeted question sets will build consistency and confidence.

8. Mock Interview

The Mock Interview mode simulates the real experience. As shown in the screenshots, you’ll be:

• Asked a timed set of questions with no ability to re-answer.

• Assessed instantly with a comprehensive score breakdown (e.g., 85% with strengths/weaknesses noted).

• Given detailed expert feedback on each question so you can improve fast.

💡 Pro Tip: Save your top scores to track improvement over time and revisit the lowest-scoring questions until you nail them.

9. Daily Quiz

The Daily Quiz is your quick way to sharpen technical and market knowledge in minutes a day. Each quiz covers industry-specific questions — from valuation math to current market events — and instantly shows the correct answers with explanations.

💡 Pro Tip: Make it a daily habit. Not only does it build retention over time, but your quiz performance is also tracked so you can identify weak areas before interviews.

Bringing It All Together

StreetSmart works best when you use the tools in sequence:

1. Explore Career Insights to find your target path.

2. Build and optimize your resume for those roles.

3. Apply directly and log every role in your Job Tracker.

4. Prep daily with Interview Prep and schedule regular Mock Interviews.

5. Track progress via your Dashboard and refine as you go.

By following the journey from start to finish — and keeping your profile up to date — you’ll get the most tailored, efficient, and effective job search possible.