AI Recruiting Agent That Screens 500 Applicants in 10 Minutes
Upload a job description + resume pile. AI ranks candidates, writes personalized rejection emails, schedules interviews.
The Problem
Startups get 200-500 applicants per role. Founders spend 20+ hours screening resumes instead of building product. 90% of applicants never hear back.
Opportunity Assessment
Keyword Demand
| Keyword | Volume | Growth | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI recruiting software | 6,600/mo | +45% | medium |
| automated resume screening | 2,400/mo | +72% | low |
Competitor Landscape
| Competitor | MRR Est. | Gap / Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse | — | Enterprise ATS, $10K+/yr — SMB gap |
| Lever | — | Mid-market, complex, AI features weak |
Demand Signals
Representative examples from Reddit discussions. Real demand patterns, verified via keyword monitoring.
We got 500 applicants for one role. How do you screen this many resumes without hiring an HR person?
90% of applicants never hear back. We built an AI that sends personalized rejections to every candidate
MVP Build Path
JD + resume upload → AI parse + score each resume → ranked list with explanations → auto-rejection email (kind + personalized) → Calendly interview scheduling link for top candidates. Launch 4-5 weeks.
Tech Stack
Next.js + Supabase + Claude API for resume analysis + Resend for emails + Calendly API.
Monetization
SaaS $49-199/mo based on job slots. Target startups (1-50 employees).
Build-with-AI Prompt
Copy this prompt into Cursor, Claude, or v0 to scaffold your MVP.
Build an AI recruiting agent. Upload job description + folder of resumes (PDF). AI scores each candidate against requirements, provides ranking with rationale. Auto-generates kind, personalized rejection emails. Sends Calendly link to top 5 candidates. Use Next.js, Claude API, pdf-parse, Calendly API.
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