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ā¢ Apr 10
Most job seekers apply to 50+ roles and hear nothing back.
It's not their fault. ATS filters reject up to 75% of resumes before a human ever reads them.
Here's what actually works:
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Mirror the exact keywords from the job description
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Use a single-column layout (ATS chokes on tables/columns)
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Quantify every achievement (numbers > buzzwords)
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Custom cover letter for each role, not a template
I build this entire system for job seekers, resume, strategy, cover letter in 3 days.
Drop a š below if you're currently job hunting.
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Job Seekersā Job Discovery & Application Dashboard
Overview
Job Seekers is a web-based dashboard that helps users discover job opportunities, track applications, and manage their job search in one centralized platform. It is designed to simplify the hiring journey by providing a structured and user-friendly experience for job seekers.
I led the end-to-end product design, focusing on making job discovery faster, application tracking clearer, and the overall experience more efficient.
My Role & Contributions
A. I led the UX strategy and product design from concept to execution
B. I designed user flows for job search, application, and tracking
C. I created high-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes
D. I collaborated with stakeholders to align features with user needs
E. I conducted user research to understand job seeker behaviors and pain points
Problem Statement
A. Job seekers struggled to find relevant opportunities quickly
B. Managing multiple job applications across platforms was confusing
C. Poor visibility into application status caused frustration
D. Cluttered job platforms reduced usability and engagement
E. Lack of organization in tracking progress and opportunities
Empathy Map (Target Users)
Says:
āI want to find jobs that match my skills quicklyā
āI need to track all my applications in one placeā
Thinks:
āAm I applying to the right jobs?ā
āWhatās the status of my applications?ā
Does:
Applies to multiple jobs across different platforms
Tracks applications manually or through notes
Feels:
Overwhelmed by the job search process
Anxious about application outcomes and responses
Solutions
A. I designed a streamlined job search experience with filters and categories
B. I introduced a centralized dashboard for tracking all applications
C. I created clear status indicators for each job application
D. I simplified navigation for quick access to opportunities
E. I designed a clean, intuitive interface to improve engagement
Tools & Stack
A. Design: Figma
B. Prototyping: Framer / Protopie
C. Research & Validation: User testing and behavioral analysis
D. Focus Areas: UX design, dashboard systems, job platforms, usability optimization
Achievements & Impact
A. I improved job discovery efficiency and user navigation
B. I reduced confusion in application tracking
C. I increased user engagement through simplified workflows
D. I enhanced user confidence with clear status visibility
E. I delivered a scalable job management platform
Outcome
Job Seekers evolved into a structured and user-friendly dashboard that simplifies the job search process. By focusing on clarity, organization, and usability, I helped create a platform that empowers users to manage their job journey more effectively.
Discovery score: 114 ā 137 in one week.
That puts me in the top 5% of independents on Contra.
No tricks. Just focused profile work:
ā Shopify-only positioning
ā Stronger project case studies
ā Cleaner service descriptions
ā Better keywords throughout
Niche down, show real work, write clearly.
The algorithm rewards the same things clients do.
If your discovery score is low ā your profile
probably isn't saying one clear thing.
Fix that first. Everything else follows.
Drop your discovery score in the comments š
Let's see where everyone is at.
Impressive i have been struggling in increasing my discovering score, what advice can you gave me based on your journey
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