HuntingPad

About HuntingPad

HuntingPad is a Chrome extension engineered to transform the chaotic, high-volume job search into a streamlined, organized, and efficient technical workflow. It is built for ambitious professionals, particularly those in tech and management, who are managing 50+ applications and require a system that scales with their ambition. Unlike standalone SaaS platforms that force disruptive context-switching, HuntingPad integrates directly into your existing browser environment—your primary interface for job hunting on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and any other career site. Its core value proposition is eliminating administrative overhead by automating capture, tracking, and analysis where you already work. By storing all data locally on your device, it prioritizes privacy and security while providing AI-powered insights for resume matching and application strategy. HuntingPad is the essential tool for developers tracking complex tech stacks, managers organizing multiple opportunities, and any professional determined to turn their systematic job search into a competitive advantage.

Features of HuntingPad

One-Click Universal Job Capture

HuntingPad features seamless integration with any job board or career website. With a single click on the extension icon, it captures the job title, company, description, URL, and posting date directly from the page you are viewing. This eliminates the manual copying, pasting, and tab management that plagues traditional methods, ensuring no opportunity is lost to administrative chaos. The captured data is instantly organized within your local dashboard.

AI-Powered Resume Matching & Compatibility Scoring

The extension analyzes captured job descriptions against your uploaded resume using advanced AI. It provides an instant compatibility score, highlighting key matches and identifying potential gaps in skills or keywords. This technical insight allows for data-driven resume customization for each application, ensuring your materials are optimized to pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch a recruiter's eye.

Automatic Application Tracking & Smart Reminders

HuntingPad automatically logs and timestamps every job you save and track. It moves applications through customizable pipeline stages (e.g., Applied, Interview, Offer). The system includes configurable smart reminders for follow-ups, interview prep, and deadlines, ensuring you never miss a critical touchpoint. This creates a single source of truth, replacing error-prone spreadsheets and manual note-taking.

Privacy-First Local Data Storage & Universal Compatibility

All your job data, resumes, and activity are stored locally on your computer within the Chrome browser's storage. Nothing is ever sent to or stored on external servers, giving you complete data privacy and security. As a Chrome extension, it maintains universal compatibility with your entire job search tech stack, working silently in the background without requiring logins to separate platforms or disrupting your workflow.

Use Cases of HuntingPad

High-Volume Tech Job Seekers

Developers and engineers applying to dozens of roles can use HuntingPad to meticulously track the specific tech stacks (e.g., React, Node.js, AWS) required for each position. The AI matching score helps them quickly prioritize applications and tailor their resume to highlight relevant frameworks and languages, turning a list of jobs into a targeted outreach strategy.

Senior Managers & Executives

Professionals managing complex job searches across multiple companies and recruiters benefit from the centralized tracking dashboard. HuntingPad helps organize opportunities, track communication histories with different hiring managers, and manage tailored application materials for various leadership roles, all while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Career Transition Candidates

Individuals pivoting to new industries or roles can leverage the AI compatibility analysis to identify transferable skills and pinpoint key terminology missing from their resume. This data allows for strategic resume iteration and helps focus learning efforts on the most impactful skills gaps identified across multiple target job descriptions.

Organized Multi-Stage Interview Tracking

For candidates deep in the interview process with several companies, HuntingPad acts as a dedicated CRM. Users can log notes from each conversation, track the status of various interview rounds (e.g., technical screen, onsite), and set reminders for thank-you notes or follow-up emails, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does HuntingPad handle my privacy and data?

HuntingPad operates on a strict privacy-first architecture. All data—including saved jobs, your resume, and notes—is stored locally on your device within your Chrome browser's secure storage. We do not have servers that store your personal job search information. Your data never leaves your computer unless you explicitly choose to back it up or export it.

Is HuntingPad compatible with all job sites?

Yes. HuntingPad is engineered for universal compatibility. As a Chrome extension, it can capture job details from any website you visit, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, AngelList, company career pages, and niche industry boards. The one-click capture functionality works anywhere you browse for jobs.

How does the AI resume matching work?

When you upload your resume, HuntingPad's AI parses the text to understand your skills, experience, and keywords. When you save a job, it performs a local analysis, comparing the job description against your resume profile. It then generates a compatibility score and provides actionable feedback on matches and suggested improvements, helping you optimize each application.

Can I use HuntingPad on multiple computers?

Your HuntingPad data is stored locally on the specific Chrome browser where it is installed. To sync data across devices, you would need to use the export/import functionality manually or rely on Chrome's own signed-in sync for extensions. We recommend using it on your primary job-search machine for a seamless, integrated workflow.