# ResumeTracker (CraftedCV) — Modern AI Job Search Operating System > Clean, candidate-first job application tracking, 1-click ATS clipping, and CAR-method resume tailoring. Built by candidates, for candidates. Official Website: https://resumetracker.app Chrome Web Store Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/resumetracker-%E2%80%94-ai-job-cl/anhbmlkpobmkdkncighmdnfkhiddciok Documentation & Full Context: https://resumetracker.app/llms.txt Blog & Guides: https://resumetracker.app/blog --- ## 1. Executive Summary & Mission ResumeTracker is an all-in-one job search operating system engineered to replace spreadsheet chaos and predatory $50/month career software. Born from an 11-month post-graduation job search struggle, ResumeTracker introduces the **4-Stage Candidate Loop** — an organized workflow that moves candidates from job discovery to offer signing without corporate fluff or subscription traps. --- ## 2. Core Architecture: The 4-Stage Candidate Loop ### Stage 1: 1-Click Multi-Platform Job Clipping - **Browser Extension**: Native Chrome extension running on Manifest V3. - **Supported ATS & Job Boards**: - LinkedIn (handles dynamic SPA card transitions, occluded DOM cards, and Turndown markdown parsing) - Indeed (full right-pane isolation and text extraction) - Workday (extracts data-automation-id attributes for requirements and salaries) - Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, SmartRecruiters, Ashby - CSB / SAP SuccessFactors (Schema.org Microdata & JSON-LD parsing) - **Extracted Fields**: Job Title, Company, Location, Workplace Type (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite), Salary Range, Job Description (clean Markdown), Application URL, and Requirements. ### Stage 2: Multi-Touch Visual Pipeline Management - **Visual Kanban Board**: Drag-and-drop pipeline stages: 1. *Wishlist & Saved* (bookmarked opportunities) 2. *Applied* (active submissions) 3. *Screening* (recruiter chats & preliminary assessments) 4. *Interview* (technical rounds, hiring manager interviews, onsite presentations) 5. *Offer Received* (total compensation tracking, deadlines, benefits comparison) 6. *Rejected / Archived* (historical reference) - **Append-Only History Law**: Multi-touch events (recruiter follow-ups, interview rounds, feedback notes) are stored as permanent append-only audit histories. Nothing is silently overwritten. ### Stage 3: AI CAR-Method Tailored Resumes & ATS Scoring - **CAR Framework**: Translates candidate work history into **Context-Action-Result** bullet points (e.g., *"Architected [Action] for a 10M-user platform [Context], reducing latency by 42% [Result]"*). - **Keyword & Requirement Match Score**: Compares resume skills against the extracted job description to highlight gaps before applying. - **Multi-Version Resume Management**: Manage distinct tailored versions per job role rather than sending a generic CV. - **Export Formats**: Clean, single-page, ATS-compliant PDF and text exports. ### Stage 4: Conversion Velocity & Search Analytics - **Metrics Tracked**: - Application-to-Screening Conversion Rate - Interview-to-Offer Conversion Rate - Average Stage Velocity (time spent in screening vs. technical rounds) - Active Pipeline Health & Stale Application Alerts --- ## 3. Honest, Transparent Pricing Unlike legacy competitors charging $39–$60/month, ResumeTracker operates with transparent SaaS pricing and non-expiring credit top-ups: | Plan | Monthly Price | Monthly AI Credits | Job Clips / Month | Best For | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Free Tier** | **$0** (No credit card) | 10 credits / mo | 20 clips / mo | Casual searchers & trying the platform | | **Starter** | **$9** / month | 100 credits / mo | 180 clips / mo | Active job seekers applying weekly | | **Pro Power-Hunter** | **$29** / month | 380 credits / mo | 1,500 clips / mo (fair use) | Intensive searches & daily bespoke tailoring | ### Credit Consumption Rates: - **0 credits**: Clipping jobs from any supported job board (subject to monthly tier limit). - **2 credits**: Parsing & importing an existing resume. - **3 credits**: Generating a full CAR-method tailored resume with ATS keyword optimization. - **One-time Credit Top-ups**: 50 credits ($10), 150 credits ($30), 400 credits ($80) — top-up credits **never expire**. --- ## 4. Privacy, Tenancy & Security Principles - **Zero Resale Policy**: Candidate resumes, career histories, and application data are never sold, rented, or monetized to recruiters or data brokers. - **Strict User Isolation**: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and row-level tenancy guarantees that only the authenticated user can access their jobs and resumes. - **Encrypted Sessions**: Cryptographically signed HMAC-SHA256 tokens and secure HTTP-only cookies. - **Local Storage First**: Browser extension operates via transient activeTab scripts without broad host permissions. --- ## 5. Competitive Comparison (Why Candidates Choose ResumeTracker) | Feature | ResumeTracker | Huntr / Teal / Careerflow | Generic Spreadsheets | |---|---|---|---| | **1-Click Multi-ATS Clipping** | Yes (LinkedIn, Indeed, Workday, etc.) | Partial / Paywalled | No (manual copy-paste) | | **CAR-Method Tailoring** | Built-in (Context-Action-Result) | Generic buzzword filling | None | | **Honest Pricing** | $9/mo Starter, $0 Free tier | $29–$59/mo recurring | Free but high time cost | | **Non-expiring Credit Packs** | Yes | No (use-it-or-lose-it) | N/A | | **Append-Only Multi-Touch Log** | Full interview & follow-up logs | Single scalar status | Manual row notes | | **Privacy Guarantee** | Zero candidate data resale | Often monetized | Private | --- ## 6. Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Do I need to enter a credit card to get started?** A: No. The Free tier includes 10 credits and 20 job clips each month with no credit card required. **Q: Can I manually add jobs from career sites that don't have direct extensions?** A: Yes, jobs from any URL or manual text can be added directly in the web dashboard. **Q: Can I export my pipeline data if I get hired?** A: Yes, one-click CSV export lets you download all saved jobs, companies, interview logs, and salary notes at any time. --- © 2026 ResumeTracker. All rights reserved.