Tech job boards are flooded with evergreen ghost reqs and 18-tool wishlists.
Verify real hiring signals, score your L1-L5 stack depth across SWE, PM, Design, and Data roles, and estimate missing TC bands before you apply.
L1-L5 Stack Calibration · Unicorn JD Detector · ATS Autofill
L4 Stack Match · Fresh Greenhouse Req (3d) · $175K-$205K
L5 Systems Match · Verified Ashby Req · $165K-$190K
Contradictory unicorn JD + open 112 days
A keyword scanner can't tell scripting from architecture.
Most tools count "Python" as a match whether the role needs a weekend script or a system you'll own for years. The scoring engine reads the job description's context and assigns a depth level to every requirement, then shows the exact point cost of any gap between what you have and what the role asks for.
Audience FAQ
Common Questions
Does it handle niche frameworks and newer tools?
The engine reads whatever the job description actually names, not a fixed list of popular frameworks. If a posting calls out a specific tool and describes how it's used, that's what gets scored against your resume, at whatever depth the JD implies.
How are years of experience scored?
Years of experience feed the Experience Level dimension, one of five the overall score is built from, alongside Skills Match, Seniority Alignment, Industry Fit, and Logistics and Job Quality. It's weighted, not a hard cutoff, so a strong skills match can offset a few years short of the posted range. You can also adjust how much each dimension counts through the scoring weight sliders on Pro.
What does the autofill extension actually fill in?
The Chrome extension autofills repeated fields on Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby application forms using your saved profile, so you're not retyping the same contact and work history details on every application.
Does the H-1B data help if I don't need sponsorship?
It's there either way. The database covers filing history, approval rates, and sponsored salaries for 33,000+ employers from DOL disclosure records, useful for comp benchmarking even if visa status isn't a factor for you.
How a Job Gets Scored in 4 Seconds
See how ShouldApply checks your skills, experience, location rules, and target pay against a live job post, then shows every missing point before you apply.
Score My Jobs FreeHow tech workers cut out ghost reqs and stack mismatches.
Calibrate your L1-L5 stack profile once, scan 4 tech sources in parallel, and autofill Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby.
Step 11. Map your L1-L5 technical stack
Set your production languages, systems depth, seniority level, and target TC floor.
Step 22. Filter evergreen ghosts & unicorn JDs
We query Wellfound, Remotive, LinkedIn, and Indeed in parallel and strip out 90+ day zombie reqs.
Step 33. Tailor bullets & autofill ATS forms
Align your engineering or PM wins to the exact req and autofill Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby in one click.
Everything Your Free Account Unlocks
0-100 Personal Fit Score
Scores every job on your skills, L1-L5 experience depth, remote rules, and target pay before you apply.
Ghost Job & Authenticity Shield
Flags stale listings, recycled postings, and delisted ATS links so you never apply into a black hole.
Resume Studio & L1-L5 Skill DNA
Maps your Skill DNA against each job description, spots missing keywords, and tailors bullets in seconds.
Extension Copilot & ATS Autofill
Live fit scores, ghost warnings, and 1-click autofill directly on LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, and Lever.
JD Complexity & Red-Flag Audit
Catches wish-list job descriptions with inflated experience requirements or three roles bundled into one.
Salary Estimator & Offer Compare
Uncovers realistic pay ranges on listings that hide compensation and compares offers side by side.