Clear answers before you trust the tool.
Resume Kicker is designed to be useful without overstating what AI can know about hiring outcomes.
Is Resume Kicker free?
Yes. The MVP is free to use, with fair-use limits that protect the service from abuse.
Is the fit index an ATS score?
No. It is an explanatory alignment measure based on the resume and job description you provide. It is not an employer ATS score, interview probability, or hiring prediction.
Does Resume Kicker guarantee interviews?
No. Resume Kicker does not guarantee interviews. The service helps you understand evidence, gaps, and wording opportunities, but hiring decisions remain with employers.
Will Resume Kicker invent experience?
No. Suggestions must be grounded in supplied resume evidence or clearly marked as needing your confirmation.
Are uploaded files saved?
Source uploads use private temporary storage and are deleted after extraction. Saved normalized text, reports, generated materials, and authenticated chat history are encrypted at rest.
Is Elena a real person?
No. Elena Brooks is a fictional AI career mentor persona designed to provide supportive, truthful guidance.
Can Elena give legal advice?
No. Resume Kicker and Elena do not provide legal, financial, medical, or mental-health advice.
Does Resume Kicker apply to jobs for me?
No. The MVP does not contact employers, submit applications, or search live job listings.