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Credential gap visualizer for job seekers

Create a tool that visually compares a job seeker's actual skills versus formal qualifications. For career changers and self-taught professionals.

Why now

More people are entering tech through non-traditional paths but struggle to represent their skills effectively.

Who for
self-taught professionals and career changers
Business model
premium templates and analytics
Effort
A weekend

Self-taught professionals often have skills that don't match their paper qualifications, making job hunting harder.

Build a visual resume tool that maps skills to job requirements, highlighting where experience compensates for lack of formal credentials.

Charge job seekers a small fee for premium templates and analytics.

MVP could be a simple PDF generator that creates visual skill maps.

Risk is competing with established resume builders and LinkedIn features.

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