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# Competitor & Market Research — Job Application Tracking (2026)
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> Restored to active docs 2026-07-17 (Phase 0) from `docs/_archive/PRODUCT_RESEARCH.md`.
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> Original research conducted **2026-07-02** via the web sources linked throughout. Sources not re-fetched on restore.
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> **Freshness:** the market analysis (§1, §3) is ~2 weeks old and treated as current. The **feature matrix (§2) was corrected on restore** — several rows were stale because Jobjakt shipped the features. Corrections are marked `[corrected 2026-07-17]` and were verified against code.
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> **Scope gap:** this covers the **tracker** market (Teal, Huntr, Simplify, Jobscan, OSS). It does **not** cover the CV-builder market — Novoresume, Reactive Resume, and ElegantCV are **not analysed anywhere in this repo**. Reactive Resume is the most relevant (open-source, self-hosted, JSON-Resume-based, data-driven themes — it has already solved the theme problem Phase 4 poses). That research is a prerequisite for CV Builder work; see `docs/implementation-roadmap.md` task 4.9. FlowCV *is* analysed — see `docs/application-discovery-report.md` §7, from local reference downloads at `D:\FlowCV`.
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## 1. Market landscape
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The market splits into six clusters:
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| Cluster | Representatives | Model |
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| **Tracker-first + AI resume** | [Teal](https://www.tealhq.com/), [Huntr](https://huntr.co/pricing), JibberJobber | Freemium SaaS; premium $29–40/mo |
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| **Autofill / volume** | [Simplify](https://simplify.jobs/job-application-tracker) (autofill), [LazyApply](https://lazyapply.com/) ($99–999/yr), LoopCV (auto-apply) | Extension-centric |
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| **Matching + copilot** | [Jobright](https://jobright.ai/blog/teal-review-2026-walkthrough-alternatives-and-faqs/) | AI job matching, resume tailoring, autofill |
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| **Resume/ATS optimization** | [Jobscan](https://www.jobscan.co/) ($49.95/mo!), Resume Worded, Rezi | Match-score per job description |
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| **Self-hosted / privacy** | [JobSync](https://github.com/Gsync/jobsync), [CareerSync](https://github.com/Tomiwajin/CareerSync), [career-ops](https://career-ops.org/), various [GitHub projects](https://github.com/topics/job-application-tracker) | OSS, local-first, often Ollama-based |
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| **Email auto-tracking** | [Trackr](https://www.trackrjobs.com/), [G-Track](https://jobtrack-ai.com/gmail-job-tracker), Gmail [Chrome extensions](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gmail-job-application-tra/lkpjngmdfncejiomkofogfdoppgifmkh) | Inbox scanning → status updates |
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### Competitor snapshots
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**Teal** — market leader for tracker+resume. Free: unlimited tracking, Chrome extension (50+ job boards), kanban (Saved/Applied/Interview/Offer/Rejected), 10 ATS templates, contact manager, ATS score (15 checks). Premium ($9/wk, $29/mo, [$79/qtr](https://www.tealhq.com/pricing)): keyword match scoring, AI bullets/cover letters, analytics. Cons reported: [billing-after-cancellation complaints, generic/hallucinating AI content, ATS failures on two-column templates](https://resumehog.com/blog/posts/teal-hq-review-april-2026-is-the-job-tracker-worth-your-time.html), [high-maintenance workflow, overwhelming UI, poor support](https://resumejudge.com/blog/tealhq-review/), no automation.
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> Note Teal's **free** kanban begins at **Saved** — a pre-application stage. Jobjakt's pipeline began at `Applied` until Phase 0 (2026-07-17) added `Saved`/`Interested`/`Preparing`.
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**Huntr** — best visual kanban + CRM layer. Free: 100 tracked jobs cap, unlimited base resumes, basic scoring. [Pro $40/mo](https://huntr.co/pricing): AI tailored resumes, unlimited cover letters, advanced matching/insights. 4.9★ extension (clip from any site + autofill). Cons: [must rebuild resume inside their builder, plain templates, free plan stops being useful fast](https://resumejudge.com/blog/huntr-review/), online-only.
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**Simplify** — free autofill extension for 100+ ATS portals (Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS), real-time keyword flagging, pipeline tracking. Execution-focused, light on CRM depth.
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**Jobscan** — per-job resume match score (1–100, 30+ checks, "aim ≥75%"), cover-letter optimization report. Expensive ($49.95/mo). This single feature is the most-cited reason people pay for job-search tools.
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**FlowCV** — CV-builder-first, but **also ships a Job Tracker** — converging on Jobjakt's territory from the CV side. Free tier is one resume ("Your first resume is free forever"); 2+ requires an upgrade. Its `Overview | Content | Customize | AI Tools` structure and fully data-driven theme system are the model for Phase 4; analysed in the discovery report §7.
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**Email auto-trackers** (Trackr, G-Track, extensions) — scan Gmail, AI-classify (Applied/Next step/Rejected/Offer), auto-update statuses, apply labels. Rapidly becoming table stakes; users love "zero manual data entry".
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**Self-hosted OSS** (JobSync, CareerSync, career-ops) — privacy pitch ("no cloud, no telemetry, no account"), Ollama/local-LLM parsing, but all are far less complete than Jobjakt: mostly CRUD + basic AI, no CV pipeline, no correspondence CRM, no rules engine.
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### Standard vs premium features across the market
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- **Table stakes (free everywhere):** kanban board, status stages, notes, basic contact tracking, browser clipper, export.
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- **Premium (what people pay for):** per-job resume↔JD **match scoring with keyword gaps**, AI tailored resumes/cover letters, analytics (response rate, funnel conversion, time-in-stage), email/interview follow-up automation, autofill at scale.
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- **Emerging differentiators:** inbox auto-tracking, interview prep hubs (question banks, scheduling, calendar sync — cf. [interview scheduling tools](https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/buyer-guide/interview-scheduling-software)), job-match scoring against a profile, salary/offer comparison.
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### Recurring user frustrations (opportunities)
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1. **Privacy/data anxiety** — sensitive career data on VC-funded SaaS; [breach/misuse concerns](https://www.saashub.com/compare-job-tracker-by-teal-vs-huntr). Jobjakt's core moat.
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2. **Paywall fatigue** — free tiers cap exactly at the point of seriousness (Huntr's 100 jobs, Teal's AI credits, Jobscan's 5 scans/mo, FlowCV's 1 resume).
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3. **AI slop** — hallucinated skills, misspelled names, generic bullets; users want AI grounded in *their* real CV. Jobjakt's structured-CV grounding is the right architecture.
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4. **Manual data entry** — retyping jobs and statuses; solved by clippers + inbox scanning.
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5. **Vendor lock-in** — resumes trapped in proprietary builders (Huntr), hard exports.
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6. **Tool sprawl** — tracker + Jobscan + resume builder + calendar = 4 subscriptions; users want one hub.
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## 2. Feature matrix — Jobjakt vs market
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✅ has it · 🟡 partial · ❌ missing · 💰 paid-only
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| Feature | Teal | Huntr | Simplify | OSS self-hosted | **Jobjakt today** |
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| Kanban pipeline | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 🟡 | 🟡 **[corrected 2026-07-17]** `JobPipeline` is canonical + ordered, and Phase 0 added pre-application stages (`Saved`/`Interested`/`Preparing`). Board view exists; **no drag-drop** |
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| Job capture from URL | ✅ ext | ✅ ext | ✅ ext | 🟡 | 🟡 server-side parse (Finn/NAV/LinkedIn/Jobbnorge + JSON-LD); no extension/bookmarklet |
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| Inbox auto-tracking | ❌ | ❌ | 🟡 | 🟡 | ✅ **Gmail OAuth import + human review queue** (ahead of paid SaaS) |
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| Contacts/recruiter CRM | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | 🟡 company-level only, no people entities |
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| Resume/CV builder | ✅ | ✅ | 🟡 | ❌ | 🟡 **[corrected 2026-07-17]** structured CV parse + 6 hardcoded templates + PDF export. **There is no builder** — no content editor, no customisation, no live preview. Discovery report §10 |
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| Per-job tailored resume (AI) | 💰 | 💰 | 💰 | ❌ | ✅ **local-AI tailored drafts** (privacy-unique) |
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| Resume↔JD match score + keyword gaps | 💰 | 💰 | 🟡 | ❌ | 🟡 **[corrected 2026-07-17]** match score **now exists** (`JobCvMatchService`, `/match-score`, `/candidate-fit`). Keyword-gap analysis still missing |
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| AI cover letters / messages | 💰 | 💰 | 💰 | ❌ | ✅ free, local |
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| Follow-up reminders | ✅ | ✅ | 🟡 | ❌ | ✅ + rules engine (auto-ghost) — richer than most |
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| Analytics dashboard (funnel, response rate, time-in-stage) | 💰 | 💰 | 🟡 | 🟡 | 🟡 basic stats + `/analytics` + `/tag-trends`; no funnel/response-rate/time-in-stage |
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| Interview management (schedule, prep notes, calendar) | 🟡 | 🟡 | ❌ | ❌ | 🟡 **[corrected 2026-07-17]** `/interview-prep` endpoint exists but **has no UI**; no interview entity, no scheduling |
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| Calendar integration (ICS/Google) | 🟡 | 🟡 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| Salary/offer tracking & comparison | 🟡 | 🟡 | ❌ | ❌ | 🟡 **[corrected 2026-07-17]** salary is **structured** (`SalaryMin`/`Max`/`Currency`/`Period`); no offer-comparison view |
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| Autofill applications | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ (needs extension) |
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| Multi-language (EN/NB) + translation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ unique for Nordic market |
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| Self-hosted / data ownership | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| Mobile experience | ✅ apps | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | 🟡 responsive-ish desktop web; no PWA |
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| Export/portability | 🟡 | 🟡 | 🟡 | ✅ | ✅ JSON/CSV + daily export |
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**Position:** Jobjakt is **ahead of every OSS competitor** and matches or beats paid SaaS on AI drafting, Gmail import, and data ownership. Remaining gaps versus paid SaaS: **keyword-gap analysis**, **a real CV builder**, interview & calendar layer, analytics depth, capture friction (no extension), contact-level CRM.
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## 3. Market gap — what would make Jobjakt significantly better
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> **"The private, self-hosted career hub: everything Teal+Huntr+Jobscan charge $70–90/mo for, powered by your own local AI, with your data never leaving your server."**
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No product today combines serious tracker UX + inbox auto-tracking + local-LLM tailoring + match scoring + interview hub, self-hosted. Jobjakt is uniquely far along that path.
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## 4. Ranked feature ideas (value × effort)
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Effort: S (<1 day) · M (1–3 days) · L (1–2 wk) · XL (>2 wk).
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| # | Feature | User impact | Effort | Status 2026-07-17 |
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| 1 | **CV↔job match score + keyword gap analysis** | ★★★★★ — the #1 paid feature in the market, free & local here | M–L | **Match score DONE.** Keyword-gap analysis outstanding → roadmap 5.4 |
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| 2 | **Canonical pipeline + drag-drop kanban** | ★★★★★ — core daily UX; free-text status blocked analytics | M–L | **Canonical pipeline DONE** + Phase 0 pre-application stages. Drag-drop kanban outstanding |
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| 3 | **Analytics dashboard v2** (funnel, response rate, time-in-stage, source effectiveness) | ★★★★ — retention feature; needs #2 | M | Outstanding → roadmap 2.9. Data exists in `JobEvent` |
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| 4 | **Interview hub** (rounds, type, scheduled time, prep notes, outcome; ICS + reminders) | ★★★★ — biggest functional gap vs SaaS | L | Endpoint exists, no UI → roadmap 2.7 |
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| 5 | **Bookmarklet / minimal browser capture** (reuse `jobimport/preview`) | ★★★★ — kills the biggest friction | S–M | Outstanding → roadmap 6.5. **Product decision 2026-07-17:** discovery order is manual URL import → **browser extension** → official APIs. **Scraping is not the starting point** |
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| 6 | **Contacts (people) CRM** | ★★★ | M | Outstanding |
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| 7 | **PWA pass** (installable, mobile nav, share-target) | ★★★ | M | Outstanding. Note: CRA is gone — Next.js changes the approach |
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| 8 | **Salary/offer tracker** | ★★ | S–M | **Structured salary DONE.** Offer-comparison view outstanding |
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| 9 | **Smarter inbox** (AI status suggestions on Gmail review) | ★★★★ — compounds an existing unique strength | M | **`/status-suggestion` DONE** + `EmailStatusClassifier` |
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| 10 | **Web push / digest notifications** | ★★ | M | Outstanding |
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**Deliberately not recommended:** auto-apply bots (ToS/ethics/quality; LazyApply-style tools are poorly reviewed, and spray-and-pray contradicts "apply to more *suitable* jobs"); a full Chrome-store extension before a bookmarklet (high maintenance); multi-provider cloud AI (undermines the privacy moat — **confirmed as a product decision 2026-07-17: not building the abstraction**).
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## 5. Monetisation guidance
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**Product decision 2026-07-17** — Free: job tracking, basic career profile, basic CV. Premium: advanced AI, more themes, automation, analytics, more storage.
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**Do not gate on count** (CV count, job count). That is Huntr's 100-job cap, Teal's AI credits, and FlowCV's 1-resume limit — the exact "free tier caps at the point of seriousness" frustration in §1.4. Jobjakt's moat is privacy + self-hosting + free local AI; a count-based paywall surrenders the moat while inheriting the complaint.
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## 6. Recommended order (superseded)
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The original 2026-07-02 ordering is superseded by `docs/implementation-roadmap.md`, which sequences against the verified architecture. Items 1, 2, 8 and 9 above are wholly or partly delivered.
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Engineering-health work (god-controller decomposition, backups) is tracked in `docs/architecture/current.md` §17.
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Sources: [Prentus tracker roundup](https://prentus.com/blog/we-found-the-5-best-job-tracker-tools-on-the-market) · [ApplyArc comparison](https://applyarc.com/compare/best-job-application-trackers) · [Teal pricing](https://www.tealhq.com/pricing) · [Teal reviews (ResumeHog)](https://resumehog.com/blog/posts/teal-hq-review-april-2026-is-the-job-tracker-worth-your-time.html) · [Teal cons (ResumeJudge)](https://resumejudge.com/blog/tealhq-review/) · [Huntr pricing](https://huntr.co/pricing) · [Huntr cons (ResumeJudge)](https://resumejudge.com/blog/huntr-review/) · [Huntr vs Teal](https://huntr.co/blog/huntr-vs-teal) · [Simplify tracker](https://simplify.jobs/job-application-tracker) · [Jobright review of Teal](https://jobright.ai/blog/teal-review-2026-walkthrough-alternatives-and-faqs/) · [LazyApply](https://lazyapply.com/) · [Auto-apply tools compared](https://blog.fastapply.co/auto-apply-jobs-tools-compared-2026) · [Jobscan](https://www.jobscan.co/) · [Jobscan pricing](https://onlineatschecker.com/blog/jobscan-pricing-2026-free-plan-worth-it) · [JobSync (OSS)](https://github.com/Gsync/jobsync) · [CareerSync (OSS)](https://github.com/Tomiwajin/CareerSync) · [career-ops](https://career-ops.org/) · [Trackr](https://www.trackrjobs.com/) · [G-Track](https://jobtrack-ai.com/gmail-job-tracker) · [Gmail tracker extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gmail-job-application-tra/lkpjngmdfncejiomkofogfdoppgifmkh) · [Interview scheduling software guide](https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/buyer-guide/interview-scheduling-software) · [SaaSHub Teal vs Huntr](https://www.saashub.com/compare-job-tracker-by-teal-vs-huntr)
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# CV Builder interaction patterns
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Updated: 2026-08-15
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## Research scope
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Current public product/help material was reviewed for [Reactive Resume](https://docs.rxresu.me/guides/fitting-content-on-a-page), [Resume.io](https://help.resume.io/en/articles/3785216), [Enhancv](https://help.enhancv.com/en/articles/14432262-how-to-add-a-new-section-to-your-resume-in-the-new-editor-toolbox-on-top), [Novorésumé](https://novoresume.com/career-blog/novoresume-templates-science), [FlowCV](https://flowcv.com/) and [Canva](https://www.canva.com/create/resumes/). This is pattern research, not a claim that authenticated/private product flows were inspected.
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## Repeated useful patterns
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| Pattern | Product signal | JobTracker decision |
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| Structured content beside live output | Resume.io, FlowCV and Reactive Resume emphasise immediate preview rather than editing a raw document | Keep Career Profile as factual source and the variant editor as a presentation lens beside one server-rendered preview |
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| Defaults first, advanced controls second | Novorésumé documents safe-zone typography/spacing choices; FlowCV emphasises guided creation | Preserve professional theme defaults; expose theme, font, density, page format and visibility without pixel-level design controls |
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| Reorder at section and entry level | Enhancv exposes add-section/add-entry actions; Reactive Resume exposes drag ordering | Keep drag plus named arrow controls; place custom and profile-backed sections in one order |
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| Pagination is visible and actionable | Resume.io documents page navigation and line spacing; Reactive Resume documents content fitting and page formats | Count partial pages with `ceil`, respect A4/Letter, show boundaries/navigation and warn—not auto-shrink—at 3+ pages |
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| Export reuses preview content | Reactive Resume documents one content/render path | Preserve one `CvRenderModel`/`ThemedCvRenderer` path for preview, PDF and public CV |
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| Free-form design is optional, not the default | Canva is strong for visual freedom but less constrained around semantic resume structure | Do not reproduce a canvas editor; keep content portable, accessible and ATS-aware |
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## Rendering rules
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- Long unbroken values must wrap inside the page, including names, titles, employers, email addresses, URLs and skill chips.
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- Ordinary entries stay together across a page boundary. Entries or list items too large for one page may flow; an unsplittable over-height block is a clipping bug.
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- A section heading stays with following content where Chromium can honour paged-media rules.
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- Typography is never globally reduced to hide overflow. Density remains an explicit user choice.
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- A4 and Letter use their actual physical width and height in both the renderer and preview controls.
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- Export first saves the current variant, so PDF/public output cannot silently use stale settings.
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## Product boundary
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Career Profile owns facts. A CV variant owns ordering, visibility, wording overrides, custom sections and appearance. Templates remain data. PDF, public CV and browser preview consume the same resolved render tree. This avoids duplicate sources of truth and makes future DOCX output an exporter concern rather than a second editor.
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# ElegantCV Analysis
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## Purpose
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# Important Lessons
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Focus on:
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- Visual quality.
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- Professional layouts.
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- Typography.
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- Balance.
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# Jobjakt Goal
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Premium.
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Modern.
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Professional.
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# Requirements
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- ATS-safe options.
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- Creative options.
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- Professional options.
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# Avoid
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## Purpose
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# Goal
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Identify where Jobjakt wins.
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Expected advantage:
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Competitors create documents.
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Jobjakt manages careers and applications.
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## Purpose
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Analyse FlowCV's CV builder experience.
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Reference:
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https://flowcv.com/
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# Key Concepts
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- Template-based CV creation.
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- Structured editing.
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- Live preview.
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- Design customisation.
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- Export functionality.
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# Important UX Patterns
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## Content / Design Separation
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Users edit content separately from appearance.
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## Template Switching
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Users can change design without recreating content.
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This aligns with Jobjakt:
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Career Profile
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↓
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CV
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Theme
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## Builder Structure
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Important concepts:
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Content.
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Design.
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Preview.
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Export.
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|
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---
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# Features To Consider
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|
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- Section management.
|
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- Theme selection.
|
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- Typography controls.
|
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- Colour controls.
|
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- Layout controls.
|
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- AI assistance.
|
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|
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---
|
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|
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# Jobjakt Adaptation
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|
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Do not copy directly.
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|
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Adapt around:
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|
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Job applications.
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|
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Tailoring.
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|
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Career history.
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# Job Platform Analysis
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|
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## Purpose
|
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|
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Research job discovery opportunities.
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|
||||
---
|
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|
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# Possible Integrations
|
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|
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Research:
|
||||
|
||||
- Free APIs.
|
||||
- RSS feeds.
|
||||
- Public job sources.
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|
||||
---
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|
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# Desired Workflow
|
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|
||||
Search jobs
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|
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↓
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|
||||
Save interesting jobs
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Create application
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Track progress
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Filters
|
||||
|
||||
Potential:
|
||||
|
||||
- Location.
|
||||
- Job title.
|
||||
- Industry.
|
||||
- Salary.
|
||||
- Remote.
|
||||
- Skills.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Principle
|
||||
|
||||
Job search enhances tracking.
|
||||
|
||||
It does not replace job boards.
|
||||
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|
||||
# jobscan
|
||||
|
||||
Jobscan's relevant product pattern is deterministic CV-to-job keyword coverage with visible matched and
|
||||
missing terms. Jobjakt implements that value through `JobCvMatchService` and the match-score panel,
|
||||
without requiring an AI call. Broader competitor conclusions and pricing context are recorded in
|
||||
`docs/research/competitors.md` and `docs/cv-builder-competitor-deep-research.md`.
|
||||
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|
||||
# Market Positioning
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Market
|
||||
|
||||
Most tools focus on:
|
||||
|
||||
CV creation.
|
||||
|
||||
or
|
||||
|
||||
Job tracking.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Jobjakt Position
|
||||
|
||||
Combine:
|
||||
|
||||
Job tracker
|
||||
|
||||
+
|
||||
|
||||
Career profile
|
||||
|
||||
+
|
||||
|
||||
AI assistance
|
||||
|
||||
+
|
||||
|
||||
Application workflow
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Target User
|
||||
|
||||
Someone actively searching for work.
|
||||
|
||||
They need:
|
||||
|
||||
Organisation.
|
||||
|
||||
Better documents.
|
||||
|
||||
Better applications.
|
||||
|
||||
Less stress.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Long Term Vision
|
||||
|
||||
A personal career operating system.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
|
||||
# Novoresume Analysis
|
||||
|
||||
## Purpose
|
||||
|
||||
Study professional CV builder patterns.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Strengths
|
||||
|
||||
Known for:
|
||||
|
||||
- Professional templates.
|
||||
- ATS-friendly layouts.
|
||||
- Guided writing assistance.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# UX Lessons
|
||||
|
||||
Users benefit from:
|
||||
|
||||
- Clear sections.
|
||||
- Writing suggestions.
|
||||
- Guided completion.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Opportunities
|
||||
|
||||
Jobjakt can extend this by connecting:
|
||||
|
||||
CV
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Job
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Application
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Follow-up
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Features Worth Considering
|
||||
|
||||
- CV scoring.
|
||||
- Content suggestions.
|
||||
- Professional templates.
|
||||
- Guided onboarding.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
|
||||
# Product Research Overview
|
||||
|
||||
## Purpose
|
||||
|
||||
Document competitor research and product decisions.
|
||||
|
||||
Research should guide:
|
||||
|
||||
- UX decisions.
|
||||
- Feature priorities.
|
||||
- Architecture choices.
|
||||
- Product positioning.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Important Rule
|
||||
|
||||
Competitors should inspire ideas.
|
||||
|
||||
Do not blindly copy.
|
||||
|
||||
Jobjakt has a different purpose:
|
||||
|
||||
A complete job application management platform.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Research Areas
|
||||
|
||||
## CV Builders
|
||||
|
||||
Examples:
|
||||
|
||||
- FlowCV.
|
||||
- Novoresume.
|
||||
- Reactive Resume.
|
||||
- ElegantCV.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Job Platforms
|
||||
|
||||
Examples:
|
||||
|
||||
- LinkedIn.
|
||||
- Indeed.
|
||||
- Jobscan.
|
||||
- Teal.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Productivity Tools
|
||||
|
||||
Examples:
|
||||
|
||||
- Notion.
|
||||
- Linear.
|
||||
- Modern SaaS dashboards.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Goal
|
||||
|
||||
Build a product that combines:
|
||||
|
||||
Job tracking.
|
||||
|
||||
+
|
||||
|
||||
Career management.
|
||||
|
||||
+
|
||||
|
||||
AI assistance.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
|
||||
# Reactive Resume Analysis
|
||||
|
||||
## Purpose
|
||||
|
||||
Study open-source CV builder architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Strengths
|
||||
|
||||
Important concepts:
|
||||
|
||||
- Open source.
|
||||
- Custom templates.
|
||||
- Structured data.
|
||||
- Modern UI.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Architectural Lessons
|
||||
|
||||
Separate:
|
||||
|
||||
Data model.
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Renderer.
|
||||
|
||||
↓
|
||||
|
||||
Template.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Relevant To Jobjakt
|
||||
|
||||
Supports the idea:
|
||||
|
||||
One career profile.
|
||||
|
||||
Many outputs.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Things To Avoid
|
||||
|
||||
Excessive customisation complexity.
|
||||
|
||||
Users should not need design skills.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
|
||||
# Product Recommendations
|
||||
|
||||
## Overall Direction
|
||||
|
||||
Jobjakt should become:
|
||||
|
||||
A career workspace that helps people successfully manage job applications.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Core Differentiator
|
||||
|
||||
Not:
|
||||
|
||||
"Create a CV"
|
||||
|
||||
Instead:
|
||||
|
||||
"Manage your entire job search."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Recommended Priority
|
||||
|
||||
## Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
Fix fundamentals:
|
||||
|
||||
- Authentication.
|
||||
- UX.
|
||||
- Job workflow.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Phase 2
|
||||
|
||||
Career Workspace:
|
||||
|
||||
- Master profile.
|
||||
- CV builder.
|
||||
- Cover letters.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Phase 3
|
||||
|
||||
AI:
|
||||
|
||||
- Tailoring.
|
||||
- Suggestions.
|
||||
- Interview preparation.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Phase 4
|
||||
|
||||
SaaS:
|
||||
|
||||
- Premium features.
|
||||
- Billing.
|
||||
- Public profiles.
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
|
||||
# SaaS Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Purpose
|
||||
|
||||
Prepare for future commercialisation.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Current
|
||||
|
||||
Personal-use application.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Future
|
||||
|
||||
Potential SaaS:
|
||||
|
||||
- User accounts.
|
||||
- Premium themes.
|
||||
- AI credits.
|
||||
- Storage limits.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Avoid
|
||||
|
||||
Building billing complexity before product-market fit.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Priority
|
||||
|
||||
Excellent product first.
|
||||
|
||||
Monetisation second.
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user