u/shrinkshrinkshrink

I’ve been testing a more structured way to search for jobs instead of just typing one job title into LinkedIn/Indeed and scrolling forever.

The workflow:

1. Start with your redacted CV and 5–10 job descriptions you actually liked.
2. Extract repeated keywords from both:
   • tools/technologies
   • industries
   • role titles
   • business functions
   • seniority terms
   • domain terms
   • location/remote preferences
3. Split keywords into groups:
   • must-have
   • nice-to-have
   • avoid
   • alternative titles
4. Search using alternative titles, not just your current title. Example: “Data Analyst” might also map to “BI Analyst,” “Reporting Analyst,” “Product Analyst,” “Operations Analyst,” or “Analytics Consultant.”
5. Score jobs based on overlap with:
   • your CV
   • your preferred job descriptions
   • your preferred location/remote setup
   • language/visa constraints, if relevant
6. Review the top matches manually instead of trusting the score blindly.
7. Keep a rejection/response log so your search terms improve over time.

The biggest improvement so far has been using alternative titles and industry-specific keywords. Many relevant jobs don’t use the exact title people search for.

Also, I’d avoid uploading a full CV with phone/address/birthday/photo into random tools. A redacted version is usually enough for keyword extraction.

Hi everyone,

I’m testing a small free job-search support project for people looking for jobs. I have access to 1million jobs worldwide.

The idea is: instead of sending random job links, I create a more targeted list based on your CV, previous applications, and preferences.

How it works:

1. You send me your redacted CV/LinkedIn profile/list of previously applied jobs, or anything similar that shows your background.

2. You can remove personal details first, such as phone number, address, photo, birthday, or anything you don’t want to share.

3. You tell me your preferences, for example:

   * country/city

   * job title

   * industry

   * company type

   * seniority

   * remote/hybrid/onsite

   * visa/language constraints, if relevant

   * job descriptions you liked or disliked

4. I use AI-assisted prompts to generate search keywords from your background and preferences.

5. I run a matching script that compares those keywords against job postings.

6. I send you a curated list of around 50-100 jobs that seem to fit your profile.

7. I can send updated lists by email 2–3 times per week (depending on the job availability)

This is free. I’m doing it because I know how exhausting job searching can be, especially when most job boards return irrelevant results. You can donate if you find it helpful later.

A few boundaries:

* I do not guarantee interviews or offers.

* I do not apply to jobs on your behalf.

* I won’t ask you to post your CV publicly.

* Please redact anything sensitive before sharing.

* You can stop anytime.

* If you stop, I will delete your CV, preferences, and email from my active records.

I’m especially interested in helping people who are applying a lot but feel that job boards are giving them bad matches.

If this sounds useful, comment or DM me with your target role/industry first. Please don’t post personal details or your CV in the comments.

I’ve been testing a more structured way to search for jobs instead of just typing one job title into LinkedIn/Indeed and scrolling forever.

The workflow:

1. Start with your redacted CV and 5–10 job descriptions you actually liked.
2. Extract repeated keywords from both:
   • tools/technologies
   • industries
   • role titles
   • business functions
   • seniority terms
   • domain terms
   • location/remote preferences
3. Split keywords into groups:
   • must-have
   • nice-to-have
   • avoid
   • alternative titles
4. Search using alternative titles, not just your current title. Example: “Data Analyst” might also map to “BI Analyst,” “Reporting Analyst,” “Product Analyst,” “Operations Analyst,” or “Analytics Consultant.”
5. Score jobs based on overlap with:
   • your CV
   • your preferred job descriptions
   • your preferred location/remote setup
   • language/visa constraints, if relevant
6. Review the top matches manually instead of trusting the score blindly.
7. Keep a rejection/response log so your search terms improve over time.

The biggest improvement so far has been using alternative titles and industry-specific keywords. Many relevant jobs don’t use the exact title people search for.

Also, I’d avoid uploading a full CV with phone/address/birthday/photo into random tools. A redacted version is usually enough for keyword extraction.

Hi everyone,

I’m testing a small free job-search support project for people looking for jobs.

The idea is: instead of sending random job links, I create a more targeted list based on your CV, previous applications, and preferences.

How it works:

1. You send me your redacted CV/LinkedIn profile/list of previously applied jobs, or anything similar that shows your background.
2. You can remove personal details first, such as phone number, address, photo, birthday, or anything you don’t want to share.
3. You tell me your preferences, for example:
   • country/city
   • job title
   • industry
   • company type
   • seniority
   • remote/hybrid/onsite
   • visa/language constraints, if relevant
   • job descriptions you liked or disliked
4. I use AI-assisted prompts to generate search keywords from your background and preferences.
5. I run a matching script that compares those keywords against job postings.
6. I send you a curated list of around 50-100 jobs that seem to fit your profile.
7. I can send updated lists by email 2–3 times per week (depending on the job availability)

This is free. I’m doing it because I know how exhausting job searching can be, especially when most job boards return irrelevant results. You can donate if you find it helpful later.

A few boundaries:

• I do not guarantee interviews or offers.
• I do not apply to jobs on your behalf.
• I won’t ask you to post your CV publicly.
• Please redact anything sensitive before sharing.
• You can stop anytime.
• If you stop, I will delete your CV, preferences, and email from my active records.

I’m especially interested in helping people who are applying a lot but feel that job boards are giving them bad matches.

If this sounds useful, comment or DM me with your target role/industry first. Please don’t post personal details or your CV in the comments.