# CareerMax > AI-powered career coaching platform for job seekers CareerMax is a web-based career coaching platform. It uses AI to help job seekers optimize resumes, practice interviews, write cover letters, track applications, find referrals, and generate professional headshots. ## AI Agent Support CareerMax provides an MCP server and CLI for supported agent workflows. Agents can read CareerMax context, generate useful drafts and research, and manage pipeline records with confirmation. General AI agents cannot auto-apply. - [AI Agent page](https://careermax.ai/ai-agent): Setup guide and documentation - [OpenClaw](https://careermax.ai/openclaw): OpenClaw integration and current boundaries - [Hermes](https://careermax.ai/hermes): Hermes MCP integration and current boundaries ## Crawler and AI Use Permissions CareerMax allows crawlers and AI systems to index, retrieve, quote, summarize, use as real-time AI input, and train on public marketing pages, signed-out feature pages, blog posts, comparison pages, resume template pages, the salary research hub, llms files, and documentation content. Private account pages, APIs, tRPC routes, extension routes, onboarding, sign-in, sign-up, and private user-generated data are excluded by robots.txt and access control. ## Jobs Discovery CareerMax integrates with TheirStack to let users search, filter, and shortlist jobs directly within the platform. - Search jobs by title, company, location, and keywords - Filter by date posted, remote/onsite, salary range, and more - Shortlist jobs to your pipeline for tracking and applying ## AI Agent Toolkit CareerMax provides an MCP server and CLI for a documented subset of the platform. - MCP server for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent - CLI for scripting and automation workflows - Durable pipeline changes require confirmation tied to the exact request ## OpenClaw OpenClaw is an open-source career agent platform. CareerMax is available as an OpenClaw skill on ClawHub. - Install from ClawHub or via the install command - Works on Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, or any platform where your agent runs - [OpenClaw page](https://careermax.ai/openclaw): Setup guide and documentation ## Docs - [Home](https://careermax.ai): Landing page with features, pricing, and FAQs - [AI Agent](https://careermax.ai/ai-agent): Use AI agents with supported CareerMax workflows - [OpenClaw](https://careermax.ai/openclaw): Use OpenClaw with CareerMax - [Hermes](https://careermax.ai/hermes): Use Hermes with CareerMax - [Guides](https://careermax.ai/guides): Setup and workflow guides - [Compare](https://careermax.ai/compare): CareerMax alternatives and comparisons - [Alternatives](https://careermax.ai/alternatives): Alternatives to popular career tools - [Editorial standards](https://careermax.ai/editorial-team): Research, disclosure, and corrections policy - [Blog](https://careermax.ai/blog): Career advice, resume tips, and interview strategies - [Resume Templates](https://careermax.ai/resume-templates): Free researched resume examples organized by industry, role, and career stage - [Privacy Policy](https://careermax.ai/privacy): Privacy and data handling - [Terms of Service](https://careermax.ai/terms): Usage terms ## Blog Posts - [How to Use CareerMax Job Search](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-use-careermax-job-search): Search company career-site jobs with focused filters, review complete job details, and save promising roles directly to your CareerMax pipeline. - [Best AI Job Search Agents by Workflow](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-ai-job-search-agents): Compare AI job search agents for discovery, matching, resume tailoring, application submission, and interview preparation. - [Best ATS Resume Optimization Tools by Use Case](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-ats-resume-optimization-tools): Compare ATS resume optimization tools for keyword matching, rewriting, formatting feedback, and broader job-search support. - [Best Auto-Apply Tools for Different Levels of Control](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-auto-apply-tools): Compare auto-apply and autofill tools by submission control, tailoring, tracking, and job-search workflow. - [Job Search Strategies That Get More Interviews](https://careermax.ai/blog/job-search-strategies-that-get-more-interviews): A practical job search strategy for getting more interviews by targeting better roles, tailoring applications, using referrals, tracking your pipeline, and preparing earlier. - [Mock Interview: Best Practice Strategies for 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/mock-interview-best-practice-strategies-for-2026): Learn how to run mock interview practice that improves your answers, delivery, confidence, and role fit before the real interview. - [Tailored Resumes That Help You Get More Interviews](https://careermax.ai/blog/tailored-resumes-that-help-you-get-more-interviews): Learn how tailored resumes improve interview rates by matching the job description, proving role fit, improving ATS readability, and making recruiter review easier. - [AI Cover Letter Generator](https://careermax.ai/blog/ai-cover-letter-generator): Use an AI cover letter generator without sounding generic. Learn the workflow, prompts, edits, and examples that create a strong draft. - [ATS Resume Checker](https://careermax.ai/blog/ats-resume-checker): Learn what an ATS resume checker can and cannot catch, how to read your score, and the fixes that help your resume get more interviews. - [Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers](https://careermax.ai/blog/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers): Practice common behavioral interview questions with STAR answer examples for conflict, failure, leadership, teamwork, ambiguity, and pressure. - [Final Round AI vs Careerflow](https://careermax.ai/blog/final-round-ai-vs-careerflow): Compare Final Round AI vs Careerflow for live interview help, mock interviews, resume tools, tracking, LinkedIn, pricing, and when CareerMax fits better. - [How to Tailor a Resume to a Job Description](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-tailor-resume-to-job-description): Learn how to tailor a resume to a job description by mapping requirements, rewriting bullets, adding keywords, and keeping the resume honest. - [Job Application Tracker](https://careermax.ai/blog/job-application-tracker): Build a job application tracker that keeps roles, resumes, follow-ups, interviews, referrals, and decisions organized in one place. - [LinkedIn Profile Optimization](https://careermax.ai/blog/linkedin-profile-optimization): Optimize your LinkedIn profile for recruiters with a better headline, About section, experience bullets, keywords, skills, and proof. - [Mock Interview AI](https://careermax.ai/blog/mock-interview-ai): Learn how mock interview AI works, when to use it, what feedback matters, and how to practice without memorizing robotic answers. - [Resume Examples](https://careermax.ai/blog/resume-examples): See what strong resume examples have in common, with sample bullets and guidance for entry-level, career change, analyst, manager, and technical roles. - [Teal vs Jobright](https://careermax.ai/blog/teal-vs-jobright): Compare Teal vs Jobright for resumes, job tracking, AI job matching, referrals, pricing, and interview prep, plus when CareerMax fits better. - [Free Resume Templates Are Only Step One: How to Turn a Template Into Interviews](https://careermax.ai/blog/resume-template-system): Use free CareerMax resume templates as a starting point, then tailor the format, bullets, keywords, cover letter, and application workflow for each role. - [Best AI Tools for Resume Writing in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/ai-tools-for-resume): The best AI tools for writing, scoring, optimizing, and tailoring your resume in 2026. Covers builders, analyzers, optimizers, and free options compared. - [How to Prepare for a Job Interview (2026 Guide)](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview): Step-by-step guide to preparing for job interviews in 2026. Covers company research, common questions, STAR method, virtual setup, and salary negotiation. - [How to Search for Jobs on LinkedIn (2026 Guide)](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-search-for-jobs-on-linkedin): How to find jobs on LinkedIn using search filters, job alerts, Easy Apply, networking, and profile optimization. A complete, data-backed guide for 2026. - [How to Write a Resume That Gets You Interviews](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-write-a-resume): How to write a resume that passes ATS filters and impresses recruiters. Covers format, sections, keywords, and tailoring strategy for job seekers in 2026. - [Job Interview Tips That Actually Get You Hired](https://careermax.ai/blog/job-interview-tips): Practical job interview tips backed by recruiter data. Covers preparation, common questions, the STAR method, virtual interviews, and follow-up in 2026. - [Your Resume Score Explained (And How to Raise It)](https://careermax.ai/blog/resume-score): What a resume score is, what counts as a good score, how different scoring tools calculate it, and exactly how to improve yours. A practical guide for 2026. - [How Early Should You Apply for a Job?](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-time-to-apply-for-jobs): Applying within 24 hours of a job posting gets 32% more callbacks. The most up-to-date guide on job application timing as of March 2026. - [How to Write a Cover Letter in 2026 (With Examples)](https://careermax.ai/blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter): Learn how to write a cover letter that gets interviews. Step-by-step structure, a full example, ATS keyword tips, and the mistakes that get you rejected. - [Best AI Mock Interview Platforms in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-ai-mock-interview-platforms): Compare the top AI mock interview tools for job seekers. Spoken practice, text-based prep, and real-time interview copilots reviewed. - [Best AI Resume Builders for ATS in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-ai-resume-builders-for-ats): Compare AI resume builders by ATS feedback, tailoring, templates, and broader job-search features. - [Best CareerMax Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-careermax-alternatives): Evaluating your career platform options? Here's how CareerMax compares to the top alternatives, with honest pros and cons for each. - [Best Job Application Trackers in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-job-application-trackers): Compare the top job application trackers for organizing your job search, including workflows, integrations, and broader career features. - [Best Jobscan Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-jobscan-alternatives): Looking for a Jobscan alternative? Here are the best ATS optimization and career tools that go beyond keyword scanning. - [Best Kickresume Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-kickresume-alternatives): Looking for a Kickresume alternative? Here are the best resume builders and career platforms for job seekers who need more than templates. - [Best LinkedIn Optimization Tools in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-linkedin-optimization-tools): Compare the top LinkedIn profile optimization tools for job seekers. Scoring, keyword analysis, headline generators, and broader career features. - [Best Resume Worded Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-resume-worded-alternatives): Looking for a Resume Worded alternative? Here are the best resume scoring tools and career platforms for job seekers in 2026. - [Best Rezi Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-rezi-alternatives): Looking for a Rezi alternative? Here are the best resume builders and career platforms that go beyond just building resumes. - [Best Teal Alternatives in 2026](https://careermax.ai/blog/best-teal-alternatives): Looking for a Teal alternative? Here are the best career platforms for job seekers who need more than resume building and job tracking. - [How to Get a Job Referral When You Don't Know Anyone](https://careermax.ai/blog/get-job-referral-no-connections): A practical guide to getting job referrals at companies where you have zero connections, with outreach templates and networking tactics that work. - [Welcome to the CareerMax Blog](https://careermax.ai/blog/welcome-to-careermax-blog): Introducing the CareerMax blog, your new destination for career advice, resume tips, interview strategies, and job search insights powered by AI. ## Comparisons and Alternatives - [CareerMax vs AIApply: Career Platform vs Auto-Apply Tool](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-aiapply) - [CareerMax vs Careerflow: Which Career Platform Covers More Ground?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-careerflow) - [CareerMax vs Final Round AI: Full Career Platform vs Interview Coach](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-final-round-ai) - [CareerMax vs Jobright: Which AI Job Search Platform Is Right for You?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-jobright) - [CareerMax vs Jobscan: ATS Scanner vs All-in-One Career Platform](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-jobscan) - [CareerMax vs Kickresume: Career Platform vs Resume Template Builder](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-kickresume) - [CareerMax vs Resume Worded: Resume Scorer vs All-in-One Career Platform](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-resume-worded) - [CareerMax vs ResumeAdapter: ATS Tool or Career Platform?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-resume-adapter) - [CareerMax vs Rezi: AI Resume Builder vs Complete Career Platform](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-rezi) - [CareerMax vs Simplify: Career Platform vs Job Application Autofill](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-simplify) - [CareerMax vs Sorce: Career Workflow or Mobile Auto-Apply?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-sorce) - [CareerMax vs Sprout: Preparation or Agent-Led Applying?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-sprout) - [CareerMax vs Teal: Which Career Platform Gets You More Interviews?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-teal) - [CareerMax vs Tsenta: Preparation or High-Volume Auto-Apply?](https://careermax.ai/compare/careermax-vs-tsenta) - [Best AIApply Alternatives for Auto-Apply and Career Prep](https://careermax.ai/alternatives/aiapply) - [Best Careerflow Alternatives for a Connected Job Search](https://careermax.ai/alternatives/careerflow) - [Best Final Round AI Alternatives for Interview Prep](https://careermax.ai/alternatives/final-round-ai) - [Best Jobright Alternatives by Job-Search Need](https://careermax.ai/alternatives/jobright) - [Best Simplify Alternatives for Applying and Preparing](https://careermax.ai/alternatives/simplify) ## Guides - [Connect CareerMax to an AI Agent](https://careermax.ai/guides/connect-careermax-ai-agent): Set up the CareerMax MCP server, verify the connection safely, and understand which workflows are available today. - [Use CareerMax With Hermes](https://careermax.ai/guides/use-careermax-with-hermes): Connect Hermes to CareerMax through MCP and use supported career workflows with clear confirmation boundaries. - [Use CareerMax With OpenClaw](https://careermax.ai/guides/use-careermax-with-openclaw): Install the CareerMax skill in OpenClaw, connect the MCP toolkit, and use supported workflows safely. ## Salary Data CareerMax provides free salary data for 800+ occupations across 500+ US metro areas. ### Salary Pages - /salary-database — Salary research hub Generated salary detail and markdown pages return 410 Gone. ### Data Sources - Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) ### Sitemaps - /sitemap.xml — Canonical public sitemap, excluding generated salary subpages ## Contact - Email: hello@careermax.ai - Website: https://careermax.ai ## Optional - [Full context for LLMs](https://careermax.ai/llms-full.txt): Extended information including all features, pricing, FAQs, and credit costs - [RSS Feed](https://careermax.ai/blog/feed.xml): Blog RSS feed - [Sitemap](https://careermax.ai/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap