I built a job-search AI assistant using Gemini, Next.js, and Neon

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Hey HN, I’m 18, and over the last few weeks, I got tired of spending hours just managing the process of finding work — writing resumes, outreach, proposals, contracts, etc. As a freelancer, it felt like I was doing more admin than actual work. So I built a tool to solve my own problem: CareerMind AI It helps with: Creating tailored resumes and cover letters Writing personalized outreach + freelance proposals Spotting red flags in contracts Optimizing LinkedIn and freelance profiles I built it in ~3 weeks, solo. The stack: Next.js (frontend/backend) Gemini API (for all the AI functionality) Neon (Postgres with a nice DX) Why Gemini? I wanted to try something outside the OpenAI bubble — the Gemini models performed surprisingly well, especially for contract analysis and writing long-form outreach. Not trying to make a pitch here — just genuinely curious what you all think. What’s broken? What’s overbuilt? What would you actually want in a tool like this? Here’s the link: https://career-mindai.vercel.app Thanks in advance!

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