Just had this random idea. I find it infuriating how normalized tailoring a resume before applying has become. To be honest, I still don’t really believe it helps much. But just for the sake of argument, since the whole idea is to pass the ATS filters, why not just add a 2nd page to your resume where you copy paste the job description? Theoretically this should give your resume the “perfect score”.

Just had this random thought. Instead of spending so much time and effort with tailoring a resume to match the keywords of a job description, why not just add a new page to the resume where you copy the job description and mention this is here to pass the ATS filter. I don’t think any recruiter would mind this.

Everyone seems to be struggling with the same things: finding relevant jobs, tailoring resumes, generating cover letters, tracking applications etc.

Curious what tools are you using and how do you find them?

People keep complaining about how broken job searching is.

At the same time, a ton of indie hackers are building tools to help with it:

• job trackers
• AI resume tools
• auto apply tools
• interview prep apps
• company monitors
• networking tools

The problem is those two groups barely connect.

Most career-related subs ban self promotion, so builders can’t really share what they’re making. And job seekers rarely get exposed to new tools unless they already know they exist.

It also makes it hard to get actual feedback. There are barely any real discussions about these products on Reddit beyond “LinkedIn sucks” posts.

So I made r/jobsearchapps.

A place specifically for:

• sharing job search tools
• discovering new apps/workflows
• getting feedback from real job seekers
• discussing what actually helps people land interviews

Self promo is allowed, just not spam.

Feels like there should’ve been a community like this already.

People keep complaining about how broken job searching is.

At the same time, a ton of indie hackers are building tools to help with it:

• job trackers
• AI resume tools
• auto apply tools
• interview prep apps
• company monitors
• networking tools

The problem is those two groups barely connect.

Most career-related subs ban self promotion, so builders can’t really share what they’re making. And job seekers rarely get exposed to new tools unless they already know they exist.

It also makes it hard to get actual feedback. There are barely any real discussions about these products on Reddit beyond “LinkedIn sucks” posts.

So I made r/jobsearchapps.

A place specifically for:

• sharing job search tools
• discovering new apps/workflows
• getting feedback from real job seekers
• discussing what actually helps people land interviews

Self promo is allowed, just not spam.

Feels like there should’ve been a community like this already.

People keep complaining about how broken job searching is.

At the same time, a ton of indie hackers are building tools to help with it:

• job trackers
• AI resume tools
• auto apply tools
• interview prep apps
• company monitors
• networking tools

The problem is those two groups barely connect.

Most career-related subs ban self promotion, so builders can’t really share what they’re making. And job seekers rarely get exposed to new tools unless they already know they exist.

It also makes it hard to get actual feedback. There are barely any real discussions about these products on Reddit beyond “LinkedIn sucks” posts.

So I made r/jobsearchapps.

A place specifically for:

• sharing job search tools
• discovering new apps/workflows
• getting feedback from real job seekers
• discussing what actually helps people land interviews

Self promo is allowed, just not spam.

Feels like there should’ve been a community like this already.

This subreddit is for discovering, discussing, and promoting apps, tools, AI workflows, automations, and platforms that help people find jobs faster and smarter.

Whether you’re:

• a job seeker,
• a developer building a tool,
• an indie hacker,
• a recruiter,
• or just someone experimenting with AI for job hunting…

you’re welcome here.

What You Can Share

• Job search apps
• Resume and LinkedIn tools
• AI-powered workflows
• Browser extensions
• Application trackers
• Interview prep platforms
• Automation tools
• Product launches
• Feedback requests
• Success stories

Self-Promotion is Allowed

If you built something related to job searching or careers, feel free to share it.

Just:

• be transparent that you’re the creator,
• explain what your product does,
• avoid spam,
• and contribute to discussions outside your own posts.

Let’s build the best community for modern job seekers 🚀