re:Scan

A Chrome extension that provides a detailed report on how well-tailored an applicant's resume is to a particular job description.

re:Scan - Your Professional Resume and Job Description Scanner Tool

re:Scan is a unique Chrome extension that provides a detailed analysis of how well an applicant's resume aligns with a specific job description. It works by scanning the resume for keywords, comparing them with a job description and providing a similarity score, keyword comparisons, and helpful suggestions. This tool is designed to save time for both job-seekers and recruiters, eliminating the need for constant resume uploads while offering valuable insight into how well an applicant's competencies match a given role.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 476
-11
Rating: 4.00
(1)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
Size: 6.95M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

The similarity score is kind of neat, and it's nice to know which keywords show up most often bewteen two docs. The suggested keywords seem a little generic though.
by Ben Dippelsman, 2016-12-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

re:Scan requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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