Frequently Asked Questions

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that 98% of Fortune 500 companies use to filter resumes before a human ever sees them. Studies show that 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS due to formatting issues, missing keywords, or incompatible file types. Kareeo's Resume Scanner analyzes your resume against real ATS parsing algorithms so you can see exactly what the bots see — and fix it before you apply.

Upload your resume (PDF or DOCX) and paste the job description you're targeting. Our AI engine parses both documents, compares them against ATS scoring criteria, and gives you a compatibility score. You'll see exactly which keywords are missing, which sections need reformatting, and get a tailored version of your resume optimized for that specific role.

Bridge the Gap is Kareeo's AI-powered gap analysis tool designed for career changers, people returning from breaks, and anyone with non-linear career paths. It analyzes your experience against your target role, identifies transferable skills you didn't know you had, and creates a strategic narrative that turns perceived weaknesses into compelling stories. Think of it as a translator between your past experience and your future career.

Yes! Kareeo offers a free tier that includes basic resume scanning, job tracking for up to 10 applications, and access to your career dashboard. Premium features like unlimited AI-tailored resumes, advanced gap analysis, interview simulation, and the full Growth Plan roadmap are available with a paid subscription. We believe everyone deserves career coaching — not just those who can afford a $200/hour career consultant.

Most resume tools stop at keyword matching — they tell you what's missing but leave you to figure out the rest. Kareeo is a complete career coaching platform. Beyond ATS scanning, we provide: Gap Analysis that identifies skill deficiencies and creates learning paths, a Growth Plan with actionable milestones, Interview Simulation powered by AI, and a Job Tracker that manages your entire pipeline. It's the difference between a spell-checker and a writing coach.

Absolutely. Kareeo's Interview Simulator generates role-specific questions based on the actual job description, conducts mock interviews with AI, and provides detailed performance reports covering your communication, technical accuracy, and confidence. You'll also get suggested improvements and follow-up questions so you walk into every interview fully prepared.

The Growth Plan is your personalized career roadmap. Based on where you are today and where you want to be, Kareeo's AI creates a step-by-step plan with milestones, recommended courses, certifications, and skill-building activities. It tracks your progress over time and adjusts recommendations as you grow. It's like having a career coach who's available 24/7.

Your privacy is our top priority. All resume data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use Supabase with Row-Level Security (RLS) policies, meaning only you can access your data. We never sell your personal information to third parties, and we include PII redaction in our AI processing pipeline. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your Settings page.

Yes. Kareeo is designed for job seekers across all industries — from tech and finance to healthcare and education — and at every career level, from recent graduates to senior executives. Our AI models are trained on diverse job markets and adapt to industry-specific terminology and expectations. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or making a mid-career pivot, Kareeo tailors its analysis to your specific situation.

The Job Tracker gives you a visual pipeline of every application you've submitted, from 'Applied' through 'Interview' to 'Offer.' You can add jobs manually or from job postings, track status changes, set reminders for follow-ups, and view AI-powered insights on each application's compatibility score. No more spreadsheets, no more lost applications.