How It Works

Understanding our AI-powered career development platform

AI is a Helper, Not a Replacement

Our AI tools are designed to augment your job search, not replace your judgment. You're always in control. AI provides suggestions, data, and insights - you make the decisions.

How Our AI Works

Job Matching Algorithm

We use a hybrid scoring system that combines:

  • Deterministic matching (60%): Keyword overlap, skill matching, experience level
  • AI analysis (40%): Context understanding, semantic matching, cultural fit

This approach gives you accurate, explainable match scores while leveraging AI for deeper insights.

Resume Scoring Algorithm

Our resume analysis uses OpenAI GPT-4o-mini to:

  • Extract keywords from job descriptions
  • Compare your resume against requirements
  • Identify missing skills and experiences
  • Suggest specific improvements

The AI analyzes your resume's content, not just keyword density, to provide meaningful insights.

Company Intelligence Sources

We aggregate data from multiple sources:

  • Glassdoor: Company ratings, reviews, salaries
  • Crunchbase: Funding, growth stage, leadership
  • LinkedIn: Company size, industry, tech stack
  • Layoffs.fyi: Recent layoffs and stability
  • Company websites: Job postings, culture, benefits

All data is updated regularly and verified for accuracy.

Data Privacy & Security

Your data is private and secure:

  • All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • AI processing uses encrypted API calls to OpenAI
  • OpenAI does not train on your data (API mode)
  • We never sell your data to third parties
  • You can export or delete your data anytime

Transparency & Explainability

We believe in transparency:

  • All AI suggestions include reasoning
  • Match scores show detailed breakdowns
  • You can see which keywords matched and why
  • Company intelligence cites data sources
  • No "black box" AI - everything is explainable

Bias & Fairness

We're committed to fairness:

  • AI models are tested for bias regularly
  • We use diverse training data to minimize bias
  • Resume analysis focuses on skills, not demographics
  • Company intelligence avoids discriminatory factors
  • We continuously monitor and improve our algorithms

Your Control

You're always in control:

  • AI provides suggestions - you decide what to use
  • You can edit or reject any AI-generated content
  • You can disable AI features if you prefer
  • You can see and understand all AI recommendations
  • You own your data and can export it anytime

Questions?

Have questions about how our AI works? Contact us:

  • Email: donlaur@hireladder.ai
  • Documentation: View Docs