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About this idea
Job searching today is broken. Candidates are stuck in a cycle of spray and prayā€”mass-applying to hundreds of jobs with little strategyā€”while AI-driven application systems filter out good talent before they ever reach human recruiters. The CE Career Mapperā„¢ fixes this problem. Instead of random applications, our tool identifies job titles, salary ranges, and tailored application strategies that match a candidateā€™s background and location. šŸ“Œ Key Features: ā€¢ Candidate-Fit Information ā€“ Personalized job recommendations. ā€¢ Salary Insights ā€“ Data-driven salary expectations based on location and industry. ā€¢ Resume Update Modules ā€“ Optimized resume suggestions to pass ATS screenings. ā€¢ Interview Prep Modules ā€“ Custom questions & coaching to help users stand out. We focus first on sales professionals in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Detroit, and Lansing, where we already have strong connections and market knowledge. Long-term, we will expand into additional industries and geographies. The Career Mapperā„¢ gives professionals a clear, actionable plan to land higher-paying jobs faster.
Impact
šŸ”¹ For Job Seekers (B2C) ā€“ Gives users a structured job search strategy that increases interview rates and salary potential. Many job seekers fail because they donā€™t know which roles they qualify for or how to position themselves. The Career Mapper solves this by offering realistic, tailored job matches and application strategies. šŸ”¹ For Recruiters & Career Centers (B2B) ā€“ Improves candidate preparedness, reducing unqualified applications and saving hiring teams valuable time. The tool can be white-labeled for career centers or recruiting agencies to enhance their services. šŸ”¹ Economic Mobility ā€“ By equipping professionals with better tools and insights, we help increase salaries, career stability, and upward mobility. Long-term, this tool has the potential to revolutionize job searching by making intelligent, structured job applications the norm instead of mass-applying without a plan.
What I'll do with $5,000
This funding will allow us to expand the CE Career Mapperā„¢ā€™s capabilities by improving its data accuracy, features, and reach. šŸ”¹ Better Data & Tools ā†’ Enhancing the precision of job matching, salary insights, and resume recommendations. šŸ”¹ New & Improved Features ā†’ Adding high-impact tools to increase user success rates, including: ā€¢ Hiring Manager Contacts ā€“ Direct email & LinkedIn access for targeted job applications. ā€¢ Custom Outreach Module ā€“ Pre-built messaging templates to improve recruiter response rates. šŸ”¹ More Disciplines & Markets ā†’ Expanding beyond sales & tech to new industries and scaling nationally across the U.S. This investment accelerates our ability to serve more job seekers, improve job search effectiveness, and drive real hiring outcomes.
Quick Bio
Cole Edwards is the founder of CE Strategies, a professional branding & career development consultancy that helps entrepreneurs & career professionals build impactful, purpose-driven brands & careers.
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