Start Your First Project in 30 Minutes with the CareerOn Free App: Beginner Step-by-Step Execution Guide for the Job Search Platform

If you've felt overwhelmed by the lack of experience while preparing for employment, it's not due to insufficient willpower but rather the absence of a starting point. You may have certifications, but it's difficult to explain what you actually judged in real-world problems, and when you try to start a project, you get stuck from topic selection to completion criteria. The CareerOn job search platform, developed by SB Consulting CEO Shim Jae-woo, is designed to convert this confusion into concrete execution steps. The approach involves understanding concepts through a book, continuing practice and documentation in a mobile app, and validating your thinking through AI coaching.

This article is based on a comprehensive guide (Part 1) covering the overall principles and structure of four beginner projects on the CareerOn job search platform. This piece focuses on the execution step of downloading the free app and starting your first project within 30 minutes today. It provides step-by-step answers to questions that beginners actually face—which project to choose, what to enter first in the app, and how to receive AI coaching.

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The entry barrier for the CareerOn job search platform is very low. You can access all beginner projects and AI coaching simply by downloading the free mobile app, and signup is completed without a credit card or complex identity verification. Most users complete their first signup to app launch within 5 minutes.

Here is the exact sequence from CareerOn app download to first login:

Mobile App Store Search: Search for "CareerOn" on iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)

App Installation and Launch: Tap the app icon to start installation, open the app after approximately 30 seconds

Email or SNS Signup: One-click authentication using a personal email (Gmail, Naver, etc.) or a KakaoTalk/Google account

Nickname Input: Set a nickname between 1 and 10 characters (when doing team projects, other participants will invite you using this nickname)

Home Screen Entry: Immediately upon signup completion, a "Project Selection Screen" or "Dashboard" is displayed

•No separate payment step after signup — all beginner features are completely free

•Only email, nickname, and profile photo (optional) are registered; no national ID number or credit card information required

•To participate in team projects, enter the invitation link or project code sent by the team leader

Key Takeaway: Download the app from the app store right now and you can access your first dashboard within 3 minutes. This step has no technical barriers—launching the app is the starting point of your project.

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CareerOn's beginner projects don't start with free topics. Users with limited project experience choose from 4 predefined projects to avoid getting stuck, with fixed topics but adjustable execution methods and depth based on individual circumstances.

The 4 beginner projects are divided into a 2×2 matrix:

Type A: Field Observation-Based Projects

•Individual Project: "Solving Campus Life Inconveniences" — Observe actual inconveniences students experience and attempt small solutions

•Team Project: "Improving Customer Experience at Neighborhood Shops" — Visit small business shops and suggest improvements from a customer perspective

Type B: AI Tool Utilization-Based Projects

•Individual Project: "Job Search Information Organization AI Assistant Tool" — Automate job search material organization using ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.

•Team Project: "Event Management AI Guidance Workflow" — Apply AI chatbots or guidance systems to school or club events

Selection Criteria

•Is field research convenient for you? → Type A (interview and observation-focused)

•Do you want to build technology tools? → Type B (AI and app utilization-focused)

•Do you have time to work alone? → Individual Project (2-3 weeks)

•Can you work with a team? → Team Project (additional collaboration experience)

Key Takeaway: Start by escaping the pressure of "finding a good idea from the beginning." Choose 1 of the 4 options closest to your situation, and the app will automatically unfold 52 concrete steps and 208 practice questions.

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Once you select a project and enter the app, a "Workspace"—a work area—opens. This is where actual input and documentation occur, and step-by-step guidance is provided so first-time users don't get confused.

Step 1: Project Opening Confirmation

•The name and description of the selected project are displayed at the top of the screen

•"Start Date" is automatically recorded (today's date)

•When a team project is selected, an invitation link is generated for team members—the link can be copied and shared via KakaoTalk or Instagram DM

Step 2: Entering the First Input Area

•The app simplifies 52 steps into 13 major checkpoints for display

•The very first input field: "What problem do you want to solve in this project?" (free description, recommended under 200 characters)

•An "Get AI Coaching" button is provided below the input field

Step 3: First AI Coaching Experience

•Tapping "Get AI Coaching" generates feedback after 1-2 seconds

•Example: "Your answer is clear. However, if you describe the 'inconvenience' more specifically, the questions you ask interview subjects will be more accurate. Please think again."

•Users are encouraged to read the AI feedback and revise their answer, though revision is not mandatory (user discretion is respected)

•Entered content is automatically saved (no manual save button)

•Even after closing and reopening the app, your entered content and AI coaching history remain intact

•For team projects, when team members access the same workspace, they can see each other's input content in real-time

Key Takeaway: The workspace is conceptually not "a form with blank boxes" but rather "a space for deep exploration of one topic at a time, like a conversation." The core usage pattern of this app is receiving AI coaching after your first input, reflecting it, and then moving to the next step.

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The essence of the CareerOn platform is that the separate use of book and app is integrated into a 3-step routine. CEO Shim Jae-woo named this LEARN (understanding), BUILD (execution), and PROVE (validation), and dividing a 30-minute session into these 3 steps allows maximum progress in minimal time.

Step 1: LEARN (Understanding) — 10 minutes

•Read the relevant chapter from the book (e.g., "Objective of the Campus Inconvenience Solving Project")

•Acquire concepts about why that step is necessary and what questions should be asked

•No need to open the app; pure reading time

Step 2: BUILD (Execution) — 15 minutes

•Enter the app workspace

•Write responses to the relevant input fields based on concepts learned from the book (average 3-5 questions)

•Tap "Get AI Coaching," review feedback

•If needed, consult the book's guidance again to revise

Step 3: PROVE (Validation) — 5 minutes

•Record this week's progress via screenshot or summary

•(For team projects) Share progress status with team members

•Schedule the next session

After 30 Minutes: Expansion

•Conduct actual field activities during the week (interviews, observations, creation)

•Record activity results in the app over the weekend

•Repeat LEARN, BUILD, PROVE for the next week

•This routine is recommended to repeat once or twice per week (based on a 2-3 week project period)

•Time spent in each step can flexibly adjust based on project topic and team size (some users complete within 15 minutes, while others invest 1 hour)

•You don't need to own both the book and app—borrowing the book from a library and downloading only the free app is sufficient

Key Takeaway: Rather than simply entering information into the app, learning a framework for thinking from the book, executing within that framework in the app, and directly validating in the field create a cycle that makes project experience meaningful.

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Another feature of CareerOn is that the project execution process is automatically converted into portfolio material. After project completion, there's no need to "rewrite" your self-introduction or portfolio. The app structures the records you leave behind.

Project Completion → Portfolio Auto-Organization Process

Record During Project Execution: Input 52 steps in the app and reflect AI coaching

Record Activity Results: Upload interview screenshots, created outputs (images, documents), and team member feedback

Completion Check: Tap the app's "Project Complete" button; automatically presents 5 final reflection questions

Portfolio Generation: Automatically generates a summary document of "My Contribution" and "Competency Analysis"

Download and Share: Download your project record as PDF or image; directly connect to self-introduction/interview preparation

•The auto-generated portfolio from the app focuses not on "outputs" but on "decision-making processes" and "contribution level"

•Example: Recording not just "what improvement proposal we made for the shop" but also "why we chose that improvement" and "what your role was in our team"

•This material can be directly cited in your self-introduction, interview preparation, and planning for the next project

Self-Introduction Application Example

•App Portfolio: "Our team of 3 conducted a project to reduce waiting times at the campus cafeteria. My assigned role was to interview 15 existing customers to find the main cause of waiting time, and as a result, I discovered that congestion at the payment stage was the primary cause. Based on this, our team proposed a QR pre-order system, and after a one-week pilot operation, average waiting time decreased from 15 minutes to 8 minutes."

•This paragraph can be directly extracted from the app's auto-summary and pasted into your self-introduction as-is

Key Takeaway: Don't think from the beginning that you need to "create a portfolio separately." The project process itself becomes your portfolio with the app's design. The app automatically organizes the final output, so users only need to focus on executing the project.

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CareerOn's beginner projects support both individual and team formats, and in-app collaboration features are integrated. Both formats are free regardless of which you choose, and format switching mid-project is possible (individual→team conversion preserves existing records).

Individual Project Characteristics

•Fast decision-making speed, flexible deadline management

•AI coaching in the app is the only feedback channel (no human coaching)

•Portfolio displays as "Individual Project," emphasizing independent judgment and execution ability

•Average project duration: 2 weeks

•Recommended for: Those wanting to complete field research or AI tool utilization alone, job seekers who can only use personal time during busy semesters

Team Project Characteristics

•Share team member invitation link, support up to 4 people collaboration

•Comment and feedback features among team members provided in the app; human feedback added besides AI coaching

•Portfolio displays as "Team Project," emphasizing collaboration experience and task allocation ability

•Average project duration: 3-4 weeks (including meeting and coordination time)

•Recommended for: Those who need team experience, students wanting to conduct it as a club/department project, those wanting to grow through team member feedback

Collaboration Features in Detail

•Team leader generates invitation link → shares with team members

•Team members click link and automatically enter the same workspace

•All team members have access to the same input fields, with real-time synchronization (if someone modifies content, other team members see it immediately)

•"Comment" function at the bottom of each input field: team members can add feedback, gathering human opinions separately from AI coaching

•Conversion from individual to team project possible: Generate team member invitation link anytime with "Add Team" button

•Team project answer revisions recommended after team-wide consensus (records who modified it and how)

Key Takeaway: Individual projects are a quick path to accumulating experience, while team projects are a path to developing collaboration and communication skills simultaneously. Starting your first project individually and expanding to team format for the second project is also a good learning pathway.

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Q: Can I complete a project with just the app, without the book?

A: Yes, it is possible. Each step in the app presents "meaning of this item" explanations and "recording guides" in text, so you can complete a project with just the app without the book. However, the book helps you deeply understand the "why" of each step, so it's effective to refer to the book when your answer gets stuck or when you want to better understand the meaning of AI coaching. You can also use the book for free through library borrowing.

Q: Can I see or benchmark other people's projects?

A: Individual projects are only visible to you, and team projects are only visible to team members. Other users' progress is not publicly displayed in the app. However, you can refer to actual students' project execution processes and results in the "Case Studies" section of the book, which inspires your own project planning. You can also voluntarily share your experience through the app's "Community" or "Story Sharing" feature (optional).

Q: Are there free and paid versions? What are the premium features?

A: All beginner projects, AI coaching, and collaboration features of the CareerOn job search platform are completely free. There is no paid version, and no payment screens will appear. All currently operating features (52-step projects, 208 practice questions, AI coaching, team collaboration) are available for free, so you can confidently start after app installation.

Q: How many weeks does it take on average to complete your first project?

A: Individual projects average 2 weeks, team projects average 3-4 weeks. This is based on conducting LEARN, BUILD, PROVE sessions (each 30 minutes) once or twice per week with actual field activities (interviews, observations, creation) in between. During busy periods, it may extend to 4-5 weeks, and some users complete within 1 week with concentrated effort.

Q: What if I want to change the topic while executing a project?

A: You can create an additional new project in the app. You don't need to delete your existing project; you can simultaneously conduct different types of projects using the "Start New Project" button. Existing records are preserved, and you can put a project on temporary hold using the "Pause" feature and resume it later.

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The overwhelming feeling of "having no experience" is not due to lack of personal competence but rather the absence of a starting point. The CareerOn job search platform, developed by SB Consulting CEO Shim Jae-woo, is designed to provide this starting point. Project experience naturally accumulates through a cycle of understanding concepts through a book, answering 52 concrete questions in a mobile app, validating your thinking through AI coaching, and directly confirming in the field.

What to Do Right Now

Download "CareerOn" from the mobile app store

Complete signup within 3 minutes using email or SNS

Choose 1 of 4 beginner projects (Type A or Type B, individual or team)

Allocate 30 minutes this evening to LEARN and BUILD: Read book or guide (10 minutes) + Complete first 3 questions in the app and receive AI coaching (15 minutes)

Execute field activities during this week: 1 interview, 1 observation record, or 1 AI tool prototype creation

Before reading more complex resume writing methods or interview tips, invest 30 minutes now to enter the problem definition stage of your first project. That is the first step for job seekers without experience to secure competitiveness.

If you want to start project experience with the CareerOn job search platform, contact us for consultation at 01023975734 or jaiwshim@gmail.com.

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