the next generation digital employment and recruitment intervention tools to support job seekers experiencing marginalization in the U.S.
What makes our tools unique?
Inclusive design
We serve all job seekers especially those who are overlooked by mainstream technology and need extra support to access and utilize digital resources.
Research-driven
We applied the theory of planned behavior as a framework and guide for evaluating digital employment applications and used participatory design to develop our tools.
Holistic Preparation
We take into consideration the entire employment preparation period from job selection, skills identification, to resume writing, and providing direct support and feedback.
What are our tools?
ReviewMe-Demo-v2.mp4Receive reviews of your resume before applying to jobs
Identify which skills from your past jobs will be helpful to showcase for the job you would like to land.
SkillsIdentifier-Demo-v2.mp4
DreamGigs demo coming soon
Get suggestions for which jobs to apply to develop the skills needed for your "dream" job
We are funded by
This research was supported by the NSF award IIS-1717186.
Our future plans
We have obtained strong pilot data and are looking to pursue funding to continue the development of our tools and to pursue large-scale evaluation, including randomized controlled trials. We would like to understand whether and how our interventions translate to a greater likelihood of getting jobs and at what cost.
We need your support in
Funding
We are looking for fundings to continue our research and the tools development.
Development
We welcome developers, designers, and product managers to join us and build the tools together.
Cooperation
We hope to cooperate with employment and recruitment related organizations to use our tools.