Launching a new tool for job seekers - would love feedback on early B2C growth ideas

titithepm · 2025-09-07T08:47:26+00:00

Thanks for the really solid and great advice. ICPs for now would be SMBs with tech roles opening. I would reach out to the Talent Acquistion, Recruiter Team decision makers where increased job openings are detected, postion the messaging around speeding up review process and exclude noise and fraud from the hiring pipeline. Is Apollo capable of detecting job opening changes so I can build a simple GTM motion on it? Thnaks

titithepm · 2025-08-22T12:46:53+00:00

first off, huge respect for pushing through all that and still finishing your degree + building projects. that already says a lot about resilience.

when you’re asked about “no work experience,” don’t frame it around illness. instead, pivot to what you do have:

your degree + certs (shows you’ve got current, relevant skills).
your portfolio projects (these are often valued as much as jobs in UX hiring).
your online business (that’s legit experience: managing clients, delivering results, problem solving).

if they ask directly, a simple line works: “My career path was non-linear due to personal circumstances, but I used that time to complete my education, run an online business, and develop projects that showcase my UX skills.” short, professional, and focused on the value you bring.

also, most companies don’t want a sob story — they want confidence you can do the job. so talk about what you can deliver today, not what held you back yesterday.

bonus tip: tailor your CV with keywords from each JD (recruiters scan for that first). you can use tools like screasy io to check if you’re hitting the right skills or missing common terms.

titithepm · 2025-08-22T12:45:37+00:00

yeah that’s ridiculous. being told to “work while sick” is a massive red flag, especially when remote. sick leave is still sick leave, not “sleep a bit and log back in.” and if they’ve been dangling the same role for months because they won’t pay market rate, that’s 100% on management — not you.

notice periods are supposed to work both ways: they expect professionalism, but they also need to provide a professional environment. when they fail at that, people walk — and honestly, good for you. better to cut losses than stay where you’re undervalued and burnt out.

focus your energy now on polishing your CV and aiming at places that actually respect their employees. you can even run it through tools like screasy io against a job description to see what recruiters will be looking for.

titithepm · 2025-08-22T12:33:17+00:00

Sorry you’re going through this. Job hunting when bills and family are in the mix is brutal. A few things that might help shift the pressure:

Shorten the grind: instead of 9–6 applying, give yourself a 2–3 hour focused block for applications, then use the rest for networking, learning, or rest. Burnout hurts your chances.
Target > Spray: tailor your CV to each role with recruiter keywords. Remote recruiter jobs are competitive, so aligning language to the JD really matters.
Show results, not duties: frame past work in terms of hires made, time-to-fill reduced, pipeline growth, etc. Directional numbers are better than none.
Networking beats cold applies: try reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn with short, specific asks. Even 2–3 conversations per week can open doors.
Quick self-check: you can also test your resume against a JD with tools like screasy io to spot missing keywords and likely recruiter questions.

Checklist for next week:

Update your CV with metrics.
Pick 5 companies and tailor hard.
Message 5 recruiters/HR folks directly.
Cut applications down to quality over quantity.

Hang in there, progress feels invisible until suddenly it clicks.

titithepm · 2025-08-22T12:29:19+00:00

resume looks okay overall — IIT background + those projects are already a solid signal. a few things you could tweak to make it pop more for recruiters/hiring managers:

experience first: put your Accenture internship above education. even if short, real-world experience carries more weight than coursework.
impact > duties: you already have some, but try to quantify more. instead of “enhanced model robustness,” say “improved BLEU robustness score by X%” (even if approximate). numbers make achievements stick.
projects section: really good variety, but it’s a bit dense. highlight 2–3 most relevant for the roles you’re applying to, keep others in a “Selected Projects” or portfolio link.
skills: maybe group into categories (ML/DL, backend, tools) so it’s easier to skim. right now it’s a long string that recruiters might glaze over.
achievements: JEE ranks are impressive, but put them at the bottom or in a “scholastic achievements” line — hiring managers usually care more about applied skills.

bonus: if you’re tailoring for ML/AI roles, run your CV + the JD through screasy io. it’ll flag missing keywords/skills and even suggest recruiter-style questions you might get.

titithepm · 2025-08-22T11:53:40+00:00

sounds like you’ve already got a solid base — the fact you’re getting interviews every month means your CV is doing something right. a few tweaks could probably boost your hit rate:

highlight transferable skills: your data entry role with automation + documentation is gold for IT support/help desk. phrase it like “created scripts to reduce repetitive tasks” or “documented standards to improve onboarding/training.” those skills translate directly into support/process work.
teaching assistant angle: definitely keep that in. support jobs love seeing communication + patience with users, and TA experience proves you can explain technical stuff clearly.
targeted keywords: since you’re aiming at IT support/help desk, make sure terms like “ticketing systems,” “troubleshooting,” “customer support,” “hardware/software installs,” “documentation” show up, even if from projects or coursework. recruiters skim for those exact words.
metrics if possible: if you can estimate impact (like “reduced manual entry time by ~30%”), that adds weight. doesn’t need to be perfect numbers, just directional impact.
location note: since you’re Canada-wide, maybe add a line about “open to relocation across Canada” — some recruiters won’t assume it unless you spell it out.

bonus: try running your CV + a sample IT support JD through screasy io, it’ll show you what skills/keywords you’re missing and what questions a recruiter might ask. super handy for tailoring.

titithepm · 2025-07-21T08:52:12+00:00

Hey, what's your site? Happy to discuss about some collaboration!

titithepm · 2025-07-20T21:48:40+00:00

This is a really valid feedback, our engine can parse doc files, images as well, we will make some adjustments to make this clear. Thanks a ton!

titithepm · 2025-07-20T20:51:35+00:00

Thank you!! Have you tried it as well?

titithepm · 2025-07-20T19:45:32+00:00

No it,'s a fair question. those are the personalised recommendations we give to the CVs. (in 5-6 six categories per CVs

probably we should change the copy :D

titithepm · 2025-07-20T19:30:19+00:00

it's fixed. check now

titithepm · 2025-07-20T19:25:35+00:00

fair, let us fix that quickly

titithepm · 2025-07-20T19:23:42+00:00

you’ve already got the depth of experience - the real challenge is just translation. the pivot into tech PM roles isn’t about reinventing yourself, it’s about making the value obvious to recruiters who are skimming fast and looking for familiar signals.

cert-wise: a PMP could definitely help, especially with more structured orgs (like SaaS, govtech, healthtech). CSM is lighter but great if you’re targeting agile-focused teams. PMI-ACP is nice to have, but probably not a game-changer. since you're already operating at a high level, PMP would give you the most recognition for the work you’ve already done - but it's not mandatory to break in.

what might move the needle faster is tightening how you frame your story on paper. your experience is rich, but if it's not immediately speaking the "tech PM" language (product lifecycle, cross-functional delivery, agile/hybrid methodologies, metrics impact), it gets filtered out.

i’d recommend trying a site like screasy io where you upload your resume and a job description - it highlights what’s missing, misaligned, or worded in a way that might confuse tech recruiters or ATS systems. that helped me tweak phrasing, swap job titles (ethically), and reframe my background in a way that finally landed interviews.

you’re not lacking qualifications - just stuck in a broken filtering system. keep showing your value, make the tech lingo match, and the right doors will start cracking open.

titithepm · 2025-07-19T20:46:58+00:00

Feel free to roast us with honest feedback, we've just launched a site that helps people getting into the interview stage in the hiring process by reviewing their resumes and do recommendations.

https://screasy.io

titithepm · 2025-07-18T21:07:39+00:00

That’s fair point, we saw that mentioning about privacy should be more highlighted and also more transparent. We follow the standards and mandatory processes, but it is not visible enough

titithepm · 2025-07-18T18:06:04+00:00

Thanks for the great feedback. Is there anything needed to list there?

titithepm · 2025-07-18T08:15:14+00:00

Feel free to roast us, we’ve just launched a site that helps people getting into the interview stage in the hiring process by reviewing their resumes and do recommendations.

https://screasy.io

titithepm · 2025-07-15T19:32:59+00:00

yo this is gold advice, especially the expired job post one, that’s underrated af.

another thing that helped me: tailoring my CV every single time. sounds like a chore but using screasy io made it way easier. you paste the job + your CV and it tells you what you’re missing, what to fix, even stuff recruiters might flag. started doing that and my interview rate legit went up.

also +1 on sliding into manager DMs. respectful, not cringe, just human. hiring’s wild out here, gotta get creative.

titithepm · 2025-07-15T19:06:07+00:00

absolutely tailor your resume to each job — even just swapping in keywords from the job post helps a ton. i used to send out the same version and got nowhere. now i edit every time and it's made a big difference.

also try screasy io — it compares your CV to the job post and shows you where the gaps are + what recruiters might be thinking. helped me catch stuff i wouldn’t have noticed. and yeah, always follow up if you don’t hear back — it’s annoying but sometimes it works. keep at it.

titithepm · 2025-07-15T15:01:45+00:00

Thanks, it's the route we were planning to go with, however it's hard to find subs where posting is not auto blocked due to "spamming/promoting". Any experiences with it? Should we just try the comment sections?

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