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Free, browser-based tools built for job seekers — no signup, nothing uploaded to a server. Start with the tool most people reach for first.
Free tools
Resume Checklist Generator
Catch resume mistakes before a recruiter does
Salary Range Estimator
Walk into a negotiation with a real number
Resume Keyword Matcher
See which keywords your resume is missing
Job Application Tracker
Stop losing track of where you've applied
Cover Letter Generator
Get past the blank page in under three minutes
LinkedIn Headline Optimizer
Stop blending in as just a job title
Interview Prep Generator
Walk in with a plan, not just hope
Job Offer Comparator
See past the salary number to the whole picture
Latest guides
Changing Careers: A Realistic Roadmap
A step-by-step way to plan a career change without quitting first, including how to test a new field before committing to it.
Chronological, Functional, or Hybrid: Choosing a Resume Format
What each resume format actually signals to a reader, and which situations call for something other than the default chronological layout.
Cold Email Templates That Actually Get Replies From Hiring Managers
Specific, adaptable email templates for reaching out to a hiring manager directly, plus what makes most cold outreach get ignored in the first place.
Evaluating a Startup Job Offer: What the Equity Actually Means
Stock options and equity grants are often presented as a headline number that overstates their real, current value. Here's how to actually evaluate one.
Following Up After a Job Interview
What to send after an interview, when to send it, and how long to wait before a second follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Is CareerKit AI free to use?
Yes. Every guide and every tool — the Resume Checklist Generator, Salary Range Estimator, Resume Keyword Matcher, Cover Letter Generator, LinkedIn Headline Optimizer, Interview Prep Generator, Job Offer Comparator, and Job Application Tracker — is free, with no account or sign-up required. See the full list on the Tools page.
Do the tools send my resume or personal data to a server?
No. Every tool runs its calculations directly in your browser. Nothing you type or upload is transmitted to or stored on a CareerKit AI server.
Who writes the guides?
Every guide is written specifically for this site by the CareerKit AI Editorial Team — none of it is copied, spun, or auto-generated from a template. See our Editorial Policy for details.
How often is content updated?
Guides list the date they were last substantively updated. We revisit guides when practices change or when we spot something worth correcting or expanding.