Creating a GuideBeam account is quick and easy. Follow these steps to get started on your career journey.
Sign Up Options
You can create your GuideBeam account in two ways:
Email Sign Up
- Click Get Started on the homepage
- Enter your email address
- Create a secure password
- Verify your email address via the link we send you
- Complete your profile
Social Sign In
For faster access, sign in with your existing accounts:
- Google: Sign in with your Google account
- GitHub: Sign in with your GitHub account (great for developers!)
Social sign-in automatically verifies your email and speeds up the process.
Setting Up Your Profile
After creating your account, you'll be asked to complete your profile:
- Display Name: How you'd like to be addressed
- Profile Picture: Optional, but helps personalize your experience
Career Context (Optional)
Providing some context helps us personalize recommendations:
- Current Occupation: What you do now
- Career Stage: Student, early career, mid-career, or career changer
- Goals: What you're hoping to achieve with GuideBeam
What's Next?
Once your account is set up, you can:
- Take Assessments: Start with the HEXACO personality assessment
- Explore Careers: Browse our database of 1,000+ occupations
- Chat with BeamBuddy: Get instant AI-powered guidance
Account Security
Your account is protected with:
- Secure password hashing
- Optional two-factor authentication
- Email verification
- Session management
You can manage your security settings at any time from your account page.
Need Help?
Having trouble creating your account? Here are some common solutions:
- Email not arriving? Check your spam folder
- Password issues? Use the "Forgot Password" link
- Social sign-in not working? Try clearing your browser cache
Still stuck? Contact our support team and we'll help you out.
