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I'm currently working on https://beontimer.com a free timing app for running and cycling races.

It started off because I wanted to see if I could print QR codes on a piece of paper and use these to detect people crossing a lap if finish line.

That proved more difficult than I thought, the QR codes were not easy to scan from far away and while moving. It is still in alpha stage.

What does work is a simple manual mode for people to use at their races.

Nice, this sound almost the same as my solution. Looking for a job and then building an app just how you would like to have it for yourself :)

I try to use a pdf upload to gather info more easily for a user (eg from LinkedIn). Maybe you can incorporate that also?

Currently working on a simple timing website for running and cycling race organizers. A manual 'just press a button when someone crosses the finish line' is already there, but now I'm experimenting with a printable QRcode that contestants have to wear. Once the QR code crosses the line, the time is registered. All within the browser, so no apps need to be installed.

https://beontimer.com

After some user feedback I changed the flow in my app. Now it is possible to directly generate an Optimized resume, a Motivation letter or Interview tips. All of these can be edited and exported to a pdf. I do struggle with the UI, I have the feeling it is not simple enough. Any tips would be more than welcome!

While looking for a job, I encountered the trouble that is called ATS. Nobody sees your resume if it is not 'approved' by an automated system. So I decided to build a tool to optimize my generic resume for a vacancy, ATS and company culture.

https://aycabtu.com

Although n=1, I do have the feeling it works ( but that could also be the IKEA coginive dissonance)