Why We Built Careerforge
Careerforge builds your resume, writes your cover letters, and keeps every job you apply for in one place. It is for people who want to spend less time on application documents and more time preparing for interviews.
Our Story
Careerforge is a resume builder and cover letter generator. Build ATS-optimized resumes, write tailored cover letters, and keep every job you apply for in Saved Jobs.
Most candidates send the same resume to every job. ATS software filters them out before a human reads it.
We built Careerforge to take the formatting work off your plate. Paste a job description, get a tailored resume and cover letter. Spend your time on the conversations, not the documents.
What We've Learned
Data-backed insights from analyzing job descriptions and resume performance
88% filter out qualified candidates
88% of executives admit their applicant tracking systems (ATS) automatically filter out highly qualified candidates who don't match exact keywords. Source: Harvard Business School, Hidden Workers report (2021).
7.4 seconds
Recruiters spend an average of 7.4 seconds initially skimming a resume. Highlighting the exact right keywords immediately is crucial. Source: The Ladders Research.
61% prioritize customization
61% of recruiters state that a customized resume tailored to the specific open role is the most important tactic for candidates. Source: CareerBuilder.
Trusted Career Resources
We build on the same authoritative sources that hiring experts rely on.