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Student builds ATS resume scanner to undercut $50/month tools
A computer science student created ClearScan, a resume scanner that checks ATS compatibility across five platforms and scores bullet points using STAR format analysis. The tool costs €3.99/month with a free tier of two scans, undercutting competitors like Jobscan at $49.95/month. It launched today with paying customers already onboard.
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A classic David-vs-Goliath story in the job-search tool market, but the real test is whether a student-built product can sustain updates and scale against well-funded incumbents.
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