Spent 450hrs to bring my CV down to 1 page (ML, AI)
10 second version: Get 10000feet view of job descriptions - https://be-distinguished.com 2 minute version : Hi HN, Long time lurker, big fan, and first time poster inspired by how this community elaborates on ideas and new products. Recently was given feedback that my CV was too long at 2 pages, I was at loss as to how to update it without having a high-level view of the requirements of the type of jobs I would be interested in. So I built https://be-distinguished.com to help me study relevant job requirements categorized by seniority, salary and keywords. I then used my…
Spent 450hrs to bring my CV down to 1 page (ML, AI) launched on January 15, 2024 with 32 votes, #914 of 4,437 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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Be Distinguished analyzes job descriptions to help job seekers understand what employers want at a glance. The tool aggregates and categorizes listings by seniority level, salary range, and keywords, then uses natural language processing to extract key requirements. It's designed for professionals in machine learning and AI who need to tailor their applications and resumes to match role expectations without reading through lengthy job postings individually.
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10 second version: Get 10000feet view of job descriptions - https://be-distinguished.com 2 minute version : Hi HN, Long time lurker, big fan, and first time poster inspired by how this community elaborates on ideas and new products. Recently was given feedback that my CV was too long at 2 pages, I was at…
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