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Show HN: Convert your LinkedIn profile to a resume

48 points by prodtorok 2y ago

TripleChecker 2y ago
Neat, but how does it differ from other tools out there? e.g. https://www.kickresume.com/en/linkedin-resume-builder/ https://www.kickresume.com/en/linkedin-resume-builder/
- prodtorok 2y ago
  1. Our's is a free extension with no login required. 2. It's not clear how these tools grab this data without some direct integration with LinkedIn or Violation of their terms 3. We use AI to craft resume language, Kick Resume is a copy/Paste 4. We provide a word doc you can download and edit yourself.
  - stephenr 2y ago
    >Our's is a free extension with no login required. So, the people installing this extension are the product then?
    - alsarea3 2y ago
      There's a paid premium tier.
    - ramoz 2y ago
      They mention ads
j1mmie 2y ago
It froze for me. Stuck on this screen: https://imgur.com/a/CH30zoK https://imgur.com/a/CH30zoK
- prodtorok 2y ago
  hmm weird, do you mind sharing your profile? Or try refreshing that page it could be a cloudflare issue... we have to protect against the endpoint to avoid financial ddos.
- xtracto 2y ago
  For me, it just says "failed to generate preview" at that same screen .
elliotec 2y ago
Is this better than the "save to pdf" feature on your profile in LinkedIn?
- prodtorok 2y ago
  Yes, we explicitly aim to enhance what is provided in that PDF; providing the same structure of detail.
- phoronixrly 2y ago
  Yes, it scrapes your data and retains it an undefined amount of time and also feeds it into an OpenAI LLM: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57845026/full-legal https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57845026/full-legal I have no idea why one wouldn't instantly go ahead and install this extension /s
  - deleted 2y ago
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  - prodtorok 2y ago
    We are very clear about you sharing your data, requiring you to select a checkbox. And we are compliant with both LinkedIn's and Chrome Web Stores terms about user data. Also, we do not scrape any data explicitly. At no point in time do we read data from the linkedin api nor html.
  - drc500free 2y ago
    I'm not sure how one would get "AI-Enhanced Professional Writing" without feeding it into an LLM. This isn't underhanded, it's literally the product being offered.
    - elliotec 2y ago
      The parent isn't being sarcastic about it being underhanded; they're implying that "AI-Enhance Professional Writing" and "enhanced content" regarding LLMs rewriting your resume isn't necessarily desirable, especially at the expense of losing control of your data.
smartmic 2y ago
Does anyone still enjoy writing, rewriting and designing their own CV by hand, for example using Latex? Shouldn't it be a signature, a testament to your sense of individualism and craftsmanship?
- alexott 2y ago
  I still use muse + emacs lisp to generate my CV into html and pdf (via Latex with custom template)
- redeux 2y ago
  I stopped caring about that when companies started using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to evaluate resumes based on keywords and other silly criteria without ever having a person actually review it.
  - themdonuts 2y ago
    Fair. But when you land the face to face interview with the hiring manager and peers, I think it's still good to have a nicely designed CV. And with nicely designed I don't mean lots of graphics and colors, but something that was thought out to read well.
    - ghaff 2y ago
      I'm not sure anyone more than glanced at my resume for the past few decades. My interviews were basically through people I had worked with in some fashion.
      - ben_w 2y ago
        For what it's worth, there's only one CV in all of history that I can remember: the "My Little Pony" themed one that went viral around 2013. When getting feedback about my CV from coworkers, my impression is that very few of the people who personally interviewed me ever read my CV before hiring me — recruiting websites like LinkedIn, Xing, talent.io, honeypot.io genuinely seem to have replaced the CV in many cases. (If you're wondering how I managed to get that kind of feedback from those specific people, it's all the times places have run out of money or the investors wanted a completely different direction with no iPhone app).
nramos3 2y ago
Quick extraction, nice resume formatting and free which is cool. I know LinkedIn depreciated their free resume builder.
monsieurgaufre 2y ago
Looks interesting and could not have come at a more convenient time for me (.. unfortunetaly). I’ll give it a try. Thanks
- prodtorok 2y ago
  Hopefully it at least provides a nice place to start from! And saves you time... If it comes out any decent, lmk and we'll give you some credits for the paid service. The UX around tailoring resumes isnt as intuitive. You can do some free tailoring on the home page as well, this ux is straight forward: cvgist.com
  - monsieurgaufre 2y ago
    Tried to use the tool and it never worked (just no reaction after clicking on the "generate" button). Disabled the adblocker to see if it was the cause but with the same result. Getting a "'Save to PDF' button not found " error in console. Not sure how to fix it. Thought you might like to know.
    - ramoz 2y ago
      It looks like it taps into the LinkedIn pdf resume. Do you have the ability to download that on your profile? There is a button on everyone’s profile (usually) in the header section called “resources”
      - monsieurgaufre 2y ago
        That might be related to me using a localized version (FR_CA) of LinkedIn because I do have this option in "resources".
        prodtorok 2y ago
        OH! Localization... sorry we are reliant on english semantic mapping. OK, we will look for a solution.
bitbasher 2y ago
No one is concerned this sends your LinkedIn ID and PDF to their own server to "generate" the PDF? Surely that data is being stored (and probably sold). Can you share the github/sourcecode for the extension or unminify it? Code shouldn't be minified in V3 extensions anyway.
- prodtorok 2y ago
  I'm not sure how to mitigate the data selling concern or what to show you there. But we're trying to upsell a paid service via nice free utility. We send your data to use AI to generate the resume, that is part of the deal. So if you wouldn't give your data to ChatGPT, don't give it to us (delete it from linkedin also - because your principles sound weak while you let it reside there). We store the data so that paid users can reference their linkedin profiles. Feel free to request a delete and we'll do so with adequate proof: support at cvgist dot com. Google in fact allows minified code, not obfuscated. Using LinkedIn is a highly desired feature in the resume builder business. Highly successful firms are using 3rd party services that scrape your profile (already have) without your consent. So, no, you can parse the minified code all you like - the advantage we have with my implementation is competitors spend minutes scraping while we dont need to. - Which as you've inherently figured out, is not that insightful. - The extension codebase is small and doesnt communicate with any server
  - bitbasher 2y ago
    Your extension works on people's profiles that are not your own (if you paid for the enterprise ability, according to the extension's code). So is this not aiding with scraping peoples' data?
TrillgoreClout 2y ago
this looks nice! i did try to sign up for standard a few times and each time i get an infinite loading screen after hitting 'complete purchase'
- prodtorok 2y ago
  Oh, weird. That link typically directs you direct to Stripe.
hahamaster 2y ago
Why isn't there an XML or JSON format widely used for CVs? It would make sifting through CVs so much easier, plus it would make CVEO (CV engine optimization) a thing.
- pratio 2y ago
  I have used this in the past, https://jsonresume.org https://jsonresume.org and can vouch for it. Probably this is exactly what you mean
- prodtorok 2y ago
  For our data model we started with https://jsonresume.org/ https://jsonresume.org/ but needed to adapt a bit. Ideally there would be something on https://json-schema.org/ https://json-schema.org/ (as there are for industry job posting standards)
  - thomasfromcdnjs 2y ago
    Creator of JSON Resume here, would love to see your adaption if possible.
zishaniqbal1 2y ago
This looks like a superb tool.
MateGreat 2y ago
Nice work - wish this was around a couple of years ago when I got out of uni. Keep it up.
karmajunkie 2y ago
i’ve been quietly on the job market the last month or so, and i’ve been kind of surprised at the number of recruiters who insist they need an “actual resume” instead of linkedin profile, which honestly has been my resume for about 15 years now. i finally dropped a PDF of my profile into claude and got a resume condensed, but i have a hard time seeing the advantage in this day and age.
gdevenyi 2y ago
I need the exact opposite direction. It's so incredibly tedious to populate LinkedIn.
hacker002 2y ago
I'll try it.

48 points by prodtorok 2y ago

Neat, but how does it differ from other tools out there? e.g. https://www.kickresume.com/en/linkedin-resume-builder/ https://www.kickresume.com/en/linkedin-resume-builder/

prodtorok 2y ago
1. Our's is a free extension with no login required. 2. It's not clear how these tools grab this data without some direct integration with LinkedIn or Violation of their terms 3. We use AI to craft resume language, Kick Resume is a copy/Paste 4. We provide a word doc you can download and edit yourself.
- stephenr 2y ago
  >Our's is a free extension with no login required. So, the people installing this extension are the product then?
  - alsarea3 2y ago
    There's a paid premium tier.
  - ramoz 2y ago
    They mention ads

j1mmie 2y ago

It froze for me. Stuck on this screen: https://imgur.com/a/CH30zoK https://imgur.com/a/CH30zoK

prodtorok 2y ago
hmm weird, do you mind sharing your profile? Or try refreshing that page it could be a cloudflare issue... we have to protect against the endpoint to avoid financial ddos.
xtracto 2y ago
For me, it just says "failed to generate preview" at that same screen .

elliotec 2y ago

Is this better than the "save to pdf" feature on your profile in LinkedIn?

prodtorok 2y ago
Yes, we explicitly aim to enhance what is provided in that PDF; providing the same structure of detail.
phoronixrly 2y ago
Yes, it scrapes your data and retains it an undefined amount of time and also feeds it into an OpenAI LLM: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57845026/full-legal https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/57845026/full-legal I have no idea why one wouldn't instantly go ahead and install this extension /s
- deleted 2y ago
  [deleted]
- prodtorok 2y ago
  We are very clear about you sharing your data, requiring you to select a checkbox. And we are compliant with both LinkedIn's and Chrome Web Stores terms about user data. Also, we do not scrape any data explicitly. At no point in time do we read data from the linkedin api nor html.
- drc500free 2y ago
  I'm not sure how one would get "AI-Enhanced Professional Writing" without feeding it into an LLM. This isn't underhanded, it's literally the product being offered.
  - elliotec 2y ago
    The parent isn't being sarcastic about it being underhanded; they're implying that "AI-Enhance Professional Writing" and "enhanced content" regarding LLMs rewriting your resume isn't necessarily desirable, especially at the expense of losing control of your data.

smartmic 2y ago

Does anyone still enjoy writing, rewriting and designing their own CV by hand, for example using Latex? Shouldn't it be a signature, a testament to your sense of individualism and craftsmanship?

alexott 2y ago
I still use muse + emacs lisp to generate my CV into html and pdf (via Latex with custom template)
redeux 2y ago
I stopped caring about that when companies started using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to evaluate resumes based on keywords and other silly criteria without ever having a person actually review it.
- themdonuts 2y ago
  Fair. But when you land the face to face interview with the hiring manager and peers, I think it's still good to have a nicely designed CV. And with nicely designed I don't mean lots of graphics and colors, but something that was thought out to read well.
  - ghaff 2y ago
    I'm not sure anyone more than glanced at my resume for the past few decades. My interviews were basically through people I had worked with in some fashion.
    - ben_w 2y ago
      For what it's worth, there's only one CV in all of history that I can remember: the "My Little Pony" themed one that went viral around 2013. When getting feedback about my CV from coworkers, my impression is that very few of the people who personally interviewed me ever read my CV before hiring me — recruiting websites like LinkedIn, Xing, talent.io, honeypot.io genuinely seem to have replaced the CV in many cases. (If you're wondering how I managed to get that kind of feedback from those specific people, it's all the times places have run out of money or the investors wanted a completely different direction with no iPhone app).

nramos3 2y ago

Quick extraction, nice resume formatting and free which is cool. I know LinkedIn depreciated their free resume builder.

monsieurgaufre 2y ago

Looks interesting and could not have come at a more convenient time for me (.. unfortunetaly). I’ll give it a try. Thanks

prodtorok 2y ago
Hopefully it at least provides a nice place to start from! And saves you time... If it comes out any decent, lmk and we'll give you some credits for the paid service. The UX around tailoring resumes isnt as intuitive. You can do some free tailoring on the home page as well, this ux is straight forward: cvgist.com
- monsieurgaufre 2y ago
  Tried to use the tool and it never worked (just no reaction after clicking on the "generate" button). Disabled the adblocker to see if it was the cause but with the same result. Getting a "'Save to PDF' button not found " error in console. Not sure how to fix it. Thought you might like to know.
  - ramoz 2y ago
    It looks like it taps into the LinkedIn pdf resume. Do you have the ability to download that on your profile? There is a button on everyone’s profile (usually) in the header section called “resources”
    - monsieurgaufre 2y ago
      That might be related to me using a localized version (FR_CA) of LinkedIn because I do have this option in "resources".
      - prodtorok 2y ago
        OH! Localization... sorry we are reliant on english semantic mapping. OK, we will look for a solution.

bitbasher 2y ago

No one is concerned this sends your LinkedIn ID and PDF to their own server to "generate" the PDF? Surely that data is being stored (and probably sold). Can you share the github/sourcecode for the extension or unminify it? Code shouldn't be minified in V3 extensions anyway.

prodtorok 2y ago
I'm not sure how to mitigate the data selling concern or what to show you there. But we're trying to upsell a paid service via nice free utility. We send your data to use AI to generate the resume, that is part of the deal. So if you wouldn't give your data to ChatGPT, don't give it to us (delete it from linkedin also - because your principles sound weak while you let it reside there). We store the data so that paid users can reference their linkedin profiles. Feel free to request a delete and we'll do so with adequate proof: support at cvgist dot com. Google in fact allows minified code, not obfuscated. Using LinkedIn is a highly desired feature in the resume builder business. Highly successful firms are using 3rd party services that scrape your profile (already have) without your consent. So, no, you can parse the minified code all you like - the advantage we have with my implementation is competitors spend minutes scraping while we dont need to. - Which as you've inherently figured out, is not that insightful. - The extension codebase is small and doesnt communicate with any server
- bitbasher 2y ago
  Your extension works on people's profiles that are not your own (if you paid for the enterprise ability, according to the extension's code). So is this not aiding with scraping peoples' data?

TrillgoreClout 2y ago

this looks nice! i did try to sign up for standard a few times and each time i get an infinite loading screen after hitting 'complete purchase'

prodtorok 2y ago
Oh, weird. That link typically directs you direct to Stripe.

hahamaster 2y ago

Why isn't there an XML or JSON format widely used for CVs? It would make sifting through CVs so much easier, plus it would make CVEO (CV engine optimization) a thing.

pratio 2y ago
I have used this in the past, https://jsonresume.org https://jsonresume.org and can vouch for it. Probably this is exactly what you mean
prodtorok 2y ago
For our data model we started with https://jsonresume.org/ https://jsonresume.org/ but needed to adapt a bit. Ideally there would be something on https://json-schema.org/ https://json-schema.org/ (as there are for industry job posting standards)
- thomasfromcdnjs 2y ago
  Creator of JSON Resume here, would love to see your adaption if possible.

zishaniqbal1 2y ago

This looks like a superb tool.

MateGreat 2y ago

Nice work - wish this was around a couple of years ago when I got out of uni. Keep it up.

karmajunkie 2y ago

i’ve been quietly on the job market the last month or so, and i’ve been kind of surprised at the number of recruiters who insist they need an “actual resume” instead of linkedin profile, which honestly has been my resume for about 15 years now. i finally dropped a PDF of my profile into claude and got a resume condensed, but i have a hard time seeing the advantage in this day and age.

gdevenyi 2y ago

I need the exact opposite direction. It's so incredibly tedious to populate LinkedIn.

hacker002 2y ago

I'll try it.