Save your energy for the right roles .
Applying everywhere isn’t a strategy.
Choosing the right roles is.
An AI-powered browser extension that helps you assess whether a job is a good fit, based on your experience and what you are looking for next, directly on the job posting.
- Get a fast, personalized read on job fit
- Understand where you’re a strong match, where you’d be stretched, and where misalignment can hide on both sides
- Create role-specific resume bullets and cover letters — only when the role earns your time
The Problem
More applications ≠ better results
Most AI job tools optimize for speed and volume — auto-applying, mass resume edits, and generic cover letters that flood the market.
What they don’t help with is the hardest part: deciding which roles are actually worth your time.
Endless Volume
Applying to roles you’re not competitive for — because it’s easy, not because it’s a fit.
Hidden Misalignment
Job postings leave gaps. Candidates fill them in. Misalignment shows up late — in interviews or after the offer.
Wasted Effort
Spending hours tailoring applications for jobs that aren't a real fit.
How Job Otter helps
Quality over Quantity.
Job Otter is built for seekers who want to be intentional. Instead of optimizing for volume, it helps you understand fit early — so you can decide where to invest your effort.
Fit Signal in Seconds
Some roles look promising — but it’s hard to tell how well they line up with your experience and where you want to go next. Job Otter helps you see what’s aligned, what’s a stretch, and what might be a mismatch, then gives you a clear recommendation on whether to apply — right on the job posting.
Lead UX Researcher
About the job
We are looking for a Lead UX Researcher to look at user behavior and help set the product vision for our core platform. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand user needs...
Responsibilities:
• Lead research initiatives across multiple product lines.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
• Mentor junior researchers and designers.
• Translate insights into actionable product improvements.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in UX Research.
• Strong portfolio of research impact.
Evaluation Log
Ever wonder, “Did I already apply to this — and what did I think about it?” Job Otter keeps track of every role you review, along with what stood out, so you can remember what felt promising, what didn’t, and pick up where you left off.
Resume Highlights
Job Otter helps you pull forward the experience that matters most for this role — generating role-aligned resume highlights based on the job’s requirements and what recruiters actually scan for.
Fit-Driven Cover Letters
Skip the generic AI filler. Job Otter helps you draft a cover letter that clearly explains why this role makes sense for you — grounded in your experience, the job’s requirements, and where you want to go next.
Interview Readiness
Walk into interviews knowing what to focus on. Job Otter helps you prepare using insights you've already gathered — highlighting likely focus areas, strengths to emphasize, and gaps you’ll want to be ready to address.
Testimonials
What job seekers are saying.
I was about to blindly apply to the role. Job Otter helped me see a few small but important changes I could make to better connect my experience to what the role was actually asking for. AND the cover letter that Job Otter writes is better than ChatGPT, it's more natural and packed with better details.
Job Otter helped me connect dots across my past experience in a way I hadn’t seen before. I was able to talk about what the role was actually asking for. It definitely helped me land the interview.
The Analyze feature is more helpful and pointed than any other tool I’ve used. It’s clearer, more concise, and honestly better than what I’ve gotten from LinkedIn Premium or ChatGPT.
How it works
Create a moment of clarity before you apply.
1. Build your career profile
Share your experience, skills, and what you want next. Job Otter uses this to understand your strengths, experience, and where you want to go next — not just your titles or keywords.
2. See your fit as you browse
As you view job postings, Job Otter evaluates the role against your profile and gives you a clear fit signal — helping you understand alignment, stretch, and potential gaps in seconds.
3. Apply with focus
When a role looks like a good match, Job Otter helps you prepare — generating role-specific resume highlights and cover letters that explain why you’re a strong fit.
About Job Otter
Job search is harder than it should be.
The job market is tough right now. Roles attract hundreds of applicants, expectations are often unclear, and investing time in the wrong role is costly.
Most job tools respond by helping people apply faster.
Job Otter takes a different approach.
Our Approach
Job Otter helps you pause just long enough to see what’s really going on — both in the role and in what you’re looking for next. It’s built for job seekers who don’t want to apply on autopilot, but want to feel confident they’re spending time on roles that actually fit.
Job Otter is evidence-driven. By analyzing real job descriptions, we surface signals that are easy to miss — where your experience aligns, where there may be gaps or tradeoffs, and how well a role matches your direction. That way, you can decide whether a role is worth pursuing — and be intentional about how you position yourself when it is.
The metrics
- Roles Evaluated Jobs analyzed directly on the posting using fit scoring
- 1k+
- Low-Fit Roles Avoided Roles confidently ruled out before applying
- 300+
- Hours Saved By helping users avoid wasted applications and focus on stronger opportunities
- 300+
- User Rating From early Job Otter users
- 4.9/5
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Job Otter actually help me do?
- Job Otter helps you decide whether a job is worth applying to and then supports you in positioning yourself well if you do. It combines fit assessment with role-specific application support, so you can invest your effort where it makes sense.
- Does Job Otter apply to jobs for me?
- No — and that’s intentional. Job Otter doesn’t auto-apply or submit applications on your behalf. It’s designed to help you make better decisions and send stronger, more thoughtful applications.
- Will Job Otter write my resume or cover letter automatically?
- Yes! Based on the job description, your resume, and your job search goals, Job Otter generates a tailored cover letter draft and a role-specific list of achievements you can use in your resume. Everything is editable — you decide what gets sent.
- Who is Job Otter best for?
- Job Otter is for people who want to apply intentionally, not at scale. It’s especially useful for experienced ICs, managers, and career switchers who want fewer applications — and better outcomes.
- Where does Job Otter work?
- Job Otter evaluates job postings where you find them — including LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, and company career pages — when you have the browser extension installed.
- Do I need the browser extension to evaluate jobs?
- Yes — job evaluations are done through the desktop browser extension, available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Once evaluated, results (including fit analysis, tailored cover letters, and interview prep) sync automatically to your dashboard, where you can review them on any device.
Know when a role is worth the effort .
Get started for free with 5 job evaluations — no credit card required.