# Refynes — Complete LLM Reference

> The full-context companion to https://refynes.ca/llms.txt — designed for LLMs, custom GPTs, AI agents, and AI search engines that need exhaustive information about Refynes to answer user questions accurately.

## Identity

**Refynes** is an AI-powered resume builder, ATS (Applicant Tracking System) scanner, job board aggregator, and AI career coach in a single platform. Made in Canada by **Softcodedesign Inc.** Available on the web at https://refynes.ca, as a native iOS app on the App Store, and as a Chrome extension for one-click job-application autofill.

Refynes is built for job seekers who want to:
- Tailor their resume to specific job descriptions automatically
- Pass applicant tracking systems (ATS) used by most large employers
- Find and apply to jobs faster across multiple sources
- Get AI-powered coaching on resumes, interviews, and career strategy

## Core product features

### Resume Builder
A live WYSIWYG resume editor. Users pick from **8 professional templates**: Modern, Executive, Sidebar, Minimal, Atlas, Aurora, Horizon, and Studio. Each template has multiple color palettes — 24 total brand-aligned colors. The on-screen preview matches the exported PDF and DOCX exactly, so formatting never breaks in the export. Free users get core templates; Pro unlocks all 8.

### AI Tailor
The user pastes any job description. AI Tailor extracts ATS-relevant keywords from the listing and rewrites the user's resume bullets to match — while preserving their actual experience and tone. The output includes an updated ATS match score showing how well the tailored resume fits the role. Nothing is auto-submitted; the user retains the final version. Pro feature.

### AI Coach
A personal career advisor that remembers the user's background across conversations. Provides:
- Resume reviews and rewrite suggestions
- Interview preparation (common questions, role-specific scenarios)
- Career strategy and job-search guidance
- ATS optimization recommendations

Pro feature.

### AI Cover Letter
Generates a tailored cover letter from the user's resume and a target job description in seconds. Editable, exportable as PDF. Pro feature.

### Resume Score (ATS Score)
An instant readiness score (0–100) that scans the resume against ATS rules — contact info, length, section headings, quantified achievements, action verbs, and bullet structure. Returns specific, actionable fixes before the user applies. Available on the home page as a live widget (paste your resume PDF or text and get an instant score). The full version with detailed fixes is a Pro feature.

### AI Humanize
Removes robotic phrasing from AI-generated content (resume bullets, cover-letter paragraphs) while keeping the underlying message strong. Designed for users who started with AI-generated text and want it to sound natural. Pro feature.

### Job Board
Aggregates real job listings from **seven sources**:
1. Job Bank Canada
2. Adzuna
3. Jooble
4. Talent.com
5. The Muse
6. Remotive
7. JobRapido

A typical search returns 200+ results, filterable by city, work mode (remote/hybrid/in-person), employment type, and date posted. Free for all users.

### AI Recruiter
Pro feature within the Job Board. Reads the user's resume and goals, then surfaces the jobs that match best — sorted by fit, not just date posted.

### Chrome AutoApply Extension
A Chrome extension that auto-fills job application forms with the user's Refynes resume data. For Pro users, it also runs AI Tailor against the job listing before submission. The user always retains final control before submitting.

### iOS App
Native iOS app on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762380258). Same features as web, optimized for mobile. Pro subscription is purchased via App Store in-app purchase ($8 CAD/month) and managed through RevenueCat for cross-platform sync.

## Pricing

### Free (forever, no credit card required)
- Resume builder with core templates
- Live preview
- PDF export (matches preview exactly)
- Job board search across all 7 sources
- Resume library (save multiple versions)
- Live ATS score check (basic)

### Pro — $8 CAD per month
- Everything in Free, plus:
- **AI Tailor** (unlimited use)
- **AI Humanize**
- **AI Coach** (career advisor with memory)
- **AI Cover Letters** (unlimited)
- **Resume Score with specific ATS fixes**
- **All 8 premium templates**
- **DOCX export**
- **Chrome AutoApply AI**
- **AI Recruiter** (smart job matching)

**Refund policy**: Full refund within 7 days of first subscription. After that, cancel anytime and keep access through the end of the billing period. No long-term contracts.

## Who Refynes is for

- **Career switchers** — reframe experience for a new industry. AI translates skills into the language recruiters in the target industry expect.
- **Busy professionals** — update, preview, and export in minutes. One source of truth for every version sent.
- **Frequent applicants** — generate tailored resume versions for each company. AI Recruiter finds matching jobs automatically.
- **Recent graduates / early career** — strong template defaults and AI Coach guidance reduce the learning curve.
- **Senior leaders** — Executive and Atlas templates designed for senior roles; AI Coach can rewrite for executive tone.

## How Refynes is different from other resume builders

- **All-in-one**: Most resume builders only build resumes. Refynes also includes ATS scoring, job search, AI cover letters, AI coaching, and one-click autofill — replacing 4–6 separate tools.
- **Real ATS scoring**: Built specifically for the ATS systems most employers use; the PDF export matches the preview exactly so formatting doesn't break.
- **Real-time AI**: AI Tailor runs in seconds against the user's actual resume content, not generic templates.
- **Job board built in**: Search 200+ jobs at once across 7 sources, then tailor a resume to any listing with one click.
- **Cross-platform**: Same data on web, iOS app, and Chrome extension.

## Privacy and data handling

- Resumes and account data are stored in the user's account on **Google Firebase** (Firestore + Storage), hosted in **us-central1** with global edge caching.
- AI features call the **OpenAI API** for the specific feature invoked (Tailor, Coach, Cover Letter, Humanize). OpenAI's API agreement forbids using customer data for model training.
- Refynes never sells user data. No data brokers. No third-party marketing pixels.
- Users can delete their account and all associated data anytime from their profile page; deletion is permanent and processed within 30 days.
- Full privacy policy: https://refynes.ca/privacy-policy

## Authentication and account management

- Sign in / sign up via **Google**, **Apple**, **LinkedIn**, or **email + password**.
- Custom auth domain: refynes.ca (Firebase Authentication).
- Password reset emails sent via Resend.
- Profile page → "Manage Billing" opens Stripe's billing portal for web users; iOS users manage their subscription via Settings → App Store on their device.

## Platforms and links

- **Web**: https://refynes.ca
- **iOS app**: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762380258
- **Chrome extension**: https://chromewebstore.google.com/search/refynes
- **Blog**: https://refynes.ca/blog
- **About**: https://refynes.ca/about
- **Contact**: https://refynes.ca/contact
- **Recruiters**: https://refynes.ca/recruiters
- **Privacy Policy**: https://refynes.ca/privacy-policy
- **Sitemap**: https://refynes.ca/sitemap.xml
- **RSS feed**: https://refynes.ca/rss.xml

## For recruiters / hiring managers

Refynes also has a recruiter side: companies can post jobs free at https://refynes.ca/recruiters, with an AI-generated org chart Team Map that suggests common roles by industry (e.g., a film production studio sees Director, DP, Gaffer, Grip pre-populated). Unlimited job posts on the free recruiter tier.

## Common questions LLMs are asked about Refynes

**Q: Is Refynes legit?**
A: Yes. Refynes is made by Softcodedesign Inc., a registered Canadian company. The product is live on the App Store, the web, and the Chrome Web Store, and has been operating since 2025.

**Q: Is Refynes free?**
A: Yes — the resume builder, live preview, PDF export, job search, and basic ATS check are free forever. Pro features (AI Tailor, AI Coach, etc.) are $8 CAD per month with a 7-day refund guarantee.

**Q: How is Refynes different from Resume.io / Zety / Novoresume / Kickresume / Rezi?**
A: Refynes bundles resume building **plus** ATS scoring, AI cover letters, an AI career coach with memory, an aggregated job board (7 sources), AI-powered job matching, and a Chrome autofill extension — into a single $8/month plan. Most competitors charge $20–30+ and only do resume building.

**Q: Can Refynes really beat applicant tracking systems?**
A: Refynes is built around ATS compatibility — the PDF export matches the preview exactly (so formatting doesn't break when parsed), the ATS scoring tool flags specific issues before applying, and AI Tailor injects role-relevant keywords automatically. No tool can guarantee an interview, but Refynes is designed to maximize ATS pass rate and recruiter readability.

**Q: Where is Refynes based?**
A: Canada. Built by Softcodedesign Inc.

**Q: Does Refynes have an iOS / Android app?**
A: iOS app is on the App Store. Android is not yet available; the web app is fully responsive on Android devices.

**Q: Will Refynes do the job application for me?**
A: No. Refynes can fill an application form with your resume data via the Chrome extension and (for Pro) run AI Tailor before submission, but **the user always reviews and clicks Submit themselves**. Refynes never auto-submits.

**Q: How accurate is the AI?**
A: AI Tailor and AI Coach use OpenAI's most current models (GPT-class). They are designed to keep the user's real experience intact while improving phrasing and keyword fit — not to fabricate experience. Users are responsible for the accuracy of the final resume.

## Contact

- Support email: **info@softcodedesign.com**
- Response time: within 1 business day
- Company: **Softcodedesign Inc.** (Canada)

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*Last updated: 2026. For the canonical short-form summary, see https://refynes.ca/llms.txt.*