Project
Elevate
Year
March 2025
Scope of Work
Concept, Product Design
Role
Senior Product Designer
In an increasingly competitive job market, standing out among a sea of applicants is a daunting task. Recruiters often rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes based on keywords and qualifications that align with the job description. As a result, even qualified candidates frequently miss out on opportunities due to resumes that fail to highlight the right skills and experiences.
Elevate was created to address this gap. Designed as a mobile-first application, Elevate leverages AI to help job seekers tailor their resumes for specific roles, ensuring they pass ATS checks and appeal directly to recruiters. By analyzing job descriptions and comparing them against the user's resume, Elevate provides actionable insights and suggestions to optimize content. Users can then apply directly for positions through the app, streamlining the application process.
Objectives
The primary objective of Elevate is to enhance resume relevance by ensuring that users' resumes align closely with job descriptions. Using AI to identify gaps in skills, keywords, and experiences, the app offers actionable suggestions to help job seekers highlight the most relevant aspects of their background and pass ATS filters.
Another key goal is to simplify the job application process. Elevate integrates resume editing and application submission into a seamless experience, allowing users to tailor their resumes based on AI recommendations and apply for jobs directly through the app—saving time and effort.
Additionally, Elevate aims to improve job-matching success by suggesting skills or achievements that users may have overlooked. This approach helps users present a more comprehensive picture of their capabilities, increasing their chances of landing interviews and succeeding in the job market.
Key Features
User Onboarding
Home & Job Detail Page
The home screen of Elevate is designed to provide a streamlined and personalized job search experience. Upon opening the app, users are greeted with a feed of recommended jobs based on their skills, location, and preferences gathered during onboarding. To refine these results, users can filter job listings by multiple criteria, including Recommended, Pay, Experience Level, and Remote Jobs. The filter options are accessible via a horizontal menu at the top of the job list, allowing users to toggle between different views effortlessly.
To optimize screen space for the job listings, the search bar at the top of the home screen automatically hides when users begin scrolling. This scroll interaction ensures that the focus remains on exploring job opportunities without unnecessary distractions. If users need to refine their search, a slight upward swipe reveals the search bar and filter options again, maintaining a smooth and intuitive user experience.
AI Resume Improvement Suggestion Flow
The resume improvement process in Elevate begins when a user selects a job listing and chooses the “Tailor Resume” button. Once initiated, the AI scans the job description to extract essential keywords, skills, and experience requirements, identifying gaps between the user’s current resume and the job listing. This analysis helps users understand which specific areas of their resume need enhancement to better align with the job’s demands.
After identifying the gaps, AI will highlight missing keywords and skills in the user’s resume, providing suggestions to add relevant terms or rephrase content to match job-specific language. Additionally, the AI generates targeted text recommendations to improve work experience, skills, and summary sections. These suggestions will focus on incorporating action verbs, quantifiable achievements, and industry standard terminology, making the resume more appealing to both ATS systems and recruiters.
As users make adjustments, a Match Score is displayed to indicate how closely their resume aligns with the job description. The AI offers actionable tips to increase this score, such as adding specific keywords or refining phrasing. Once satisfied with the Match Score, users can save the tailored resume and use the save and preview button to see it in a clean, professional format for final review.
From there, users can download the optimized resume, and proceed to submit their application directly through the app by tapping the “Apply” button.
Additional Tabs
The Profile tab serves as a personalized hub where users can manage their professional information. It stores key details such as job title, skills, resume, supporting documents (like cover letters or portfolios), and preferred minimum base pay. All information is fully editable, allowing users to update their profiles as they gain new skills or refine their career goals.
The Saved tab acts as a job management space, organizing both bookmarked jobs that users might want to revisit later and a history of jobs they have applied to.
The Messages tab centralizes all communications with potential employers. It stores messages sent by hiring managers or recruiters interested in the user’s application, as well as notifications for interview invitations or requests for additional information. In-app messaging allows users to respond promptly, keeping all job-related conversations organized and easily accessible.
Future Improvements
Elevate has a strong foundation, but several enhancements could further elevate the user experience and effectiveness of the app. One key area for improvement is the integration of predictive analytics to suggest relevant courses or certifications based on skill gaps identified during the resume analysis. By recommending targeted learning resources, Elevate could help users bridge gaps in their profiles more proactively.
Another potential enhancement is expanding the networking features within the app. Introducing a “Connect” tab where users can follow recruiters, join industry-specific communities, and engage with professionals directly could open new opportunities beyond traditional job applications. Additionally, implementing a referral system might encourage users to recommend positions to their peers, increasing both app engagement and job visibility.
Lastly, adding an interview preparation feature that generates practice questions based on the job description and offers AI-driven feedback could help users convert more applications into offers. This feature, combined with detailed analytics on application performance and success rates, would make Elevate an even more comprehensive career advancement platform.
Conclusion
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Elevate has transformed the job search process by leveraging AI to help users tailor their resumes with precision and efficiency. Its seamless resume optimization, personalized job recommendations, and in-app application capabilities simplify how users connect with potential employers. As Elevate continues to expand its features and refine its AI capabilities, it is well-positioned to become an essential tool for job seekers aiming to stand out in a competitive market.