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Reviews from42 job seekers

Everything here was written by people using HiringCoachAI for their own job search, between January 2025 and October 2026. Nobody was paid for a word of it.

How we collect reviews

Members write reviews inside the product. The form asks whether we may use their name and photo. We publish only what they allowed.

A name appears only where its writer ticked the box, a photo only where they ticked both, and everyone else stays anonymous. Reviews are shown as written, minus sign-offs, links and hashtags. Nobody is paid for one.

We leave out test entries, exact duplicates and notes written to the team rather than about the product. A review is not left out for being critical. The review policy has the rest.

One to read first

Melania Poonacha, MD, MPH

Physician, exploring consulting in health tech

Shared name

I’m a physician with a well-established clinical career, and recently I began exploring consulting opportunities in the health tech space.

At a friend’s recommendation, I decided to try hiringcoach.ai—starting with the free trial and quickly upgrading to the paid version. Honestly, I’ve been blown away.

One of the first things I tested was the CV optimization feature. What would normally take me hours of reworking and second-guessing was done in minutes. Not only was it faster, but the final product was far more polished—cleaner, more cohesive, and visually stronger than what I had before.

I’m still exploring all the features, but one that really stands out is the ability to upload a job description and have your CV evaluated against it. Getting a clear “fit score” has been incredibly useful. It’s helped me better understand where I’m competitive and, surprisingly, showed me that I’m a stronger match for certain roles than I initially assumed. That alone has been a real confidence boost.

Overall, this platform has made the job search process more efficient, more strategic, and frankly, much less overwhelming. I highly recommend hiringcoach.ai to anyone looking to level up their job search.

27 of 42signed their names.

8 also shared a LinkedIn photo. 15 asked to stay anonymous, so their reviews run without a name, a title or a face, exactly as they chose. The 3 chapters below run from the newest review to the first.

Every review, by date

April to October 2026

What would normally take me hours of reworking and second-guessing was done in minutes.

Melania Poonacha, MD, MPH, May 2026

Hiringcoach.ai has brought all the best tools together in one spot. Really a cut above the rest, easy to use, and saves me time and energy!

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

Dear HiringCoach, Thank you so much for all your efforts to help people like me to adopt your needs to the current market realities.

Andrei Savich

Shared name

HiringCoach.ai has been a huge support in my job search and how I approach my career development. It's more than just optimizing resumes and cover letters, though that is a huge component. HiringCoach.ai helps you focus deeply and discover how your skills, experience, and network can all work together to move your career goals forward. The interview prep and pep talks are pretty great too!

BJ McDuffie

Shared name

Thank you so much for support Hiring Coach!

Şükrü Ağaçdalı

Shared name

The whole orientation of the site towards the vulnerable and anxiety-inducing experience of being a job seeker is helpful. I particularly love the silliness of the "loading" messages, which help take me out of the stress spiral I'm usually in when working on apps.

Katelin S W

Shared name

Hiringcoach.AI only gets better and better. The platform brings all I need to job search in one place - searching, preparing, reviewing, and even practicing interviews. It's got what I need, is easy to use, and has become my new best friend in this career search mission.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

I’m a physician with a well-established clinical career, and recently I began exploring consulting opportunities in the health tech space. At a friend’s recommendation, I decided to try hiringcoach.ai—starting with the free trial and quickly upgrading to the paid version. Honestly, I’ve been blown away.

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Melania Poonacha, MD, MPHPhysician, exploring consulting in health tech

Shared name

This platform is by far one of the more unique and comprehensive platforms for job seekers to remain organized and to process documents efficiently and effectively for hiring. I am very impressed by all of the tools and integrated ways in which we can achieve success using this platform.

Tracy Starr

Shared name

HiringCoach has been fundamental in my job search. I've tried several tools to organize my job applications, draft cover letters, and make adjustments to my resume. HiringCoach is the only tool that I stick with for its friendly user experience, where you can get organized and get everything you need in one tool.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

I am so thankful for HiringCoach.ai! It helps me stay organized and on task with my applications. I've found it particularly useful for interview prep. The job hunt can be daunting - HiringCoach is a practical, easy-to-use platform to help you in this process!

Jessica S.

Shared name

I've been using Hiring Coach since USAID was demolished last year. While I'm lucky enough to still be in my current job with a former USG-contractor, I've been job searching since last February and pretty must exclusively used Hiring Coach. I really love how quick glitches or tech issues get resolved and would recommend this service to anyone!

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

HiringCoach has been invaluable in my job search. The cover letter writing tool in particular has helped me so much, as those always take me forever to do on my own. I also appreciate having interview prep with questions tailored to each job description. Job hunting can be so daunting but HiringCoach makes a big difference.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

I think of myself as "not good with AI", but through HiringCoach I've taken the first steps into using AI to help me with my job search! They make it easy because it's already tailored to generate exactly what you need for job searching - no more having to come up with your own prompts to feed into a generic AI chatbot.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

HiringCoach improved my resume and cover letter professionally, helping align my experience with job requirements.

Paulus That Fu

Shared name

March 2026

HiringCoach.ai is the first place I go when I find a potential job opportunity.

Sean Kelly, March 2026

HiringCoach is a game changer for job hunters wanting customized AI support. Rather than spending weeks training a general platform about you, it is designed to power you forward quickly from the get-go. The personalized features around your goals and the pep talk when you need it feel authentic rather than manufactured. And the personalized support that Rishan provides to users is incredible!

Karla Yoder

Shared name

HiringCoach has been a godsend over the last year! I mostly use the cover letter tool. Sometimes I use the cover letter exactly as is, and other times it provides a great jumping off point. I recently also used the interview prep tool which was AMAZING!

Holly Scala

Shared name

I have been using HiringCoach for a year, I believe the time it went on grid and shared with USAID colleagues for a try-out. I liked its job tracker, job matching, and especially suggestions for resume bullets. very thorough and very clear as per expectations.

Baber Khisro

Shared name

It was daunting to have to start job hunting again after I, like many others, lost my job as a USAID contractor last year, but HiringCoach has been a huge help. It usually takes me forever to write a cover letter but this tool has taken a lot of stress out of the process! I'm thankful to Rishan and HiringCoach for jumping in to support those of us who lost our industry overnight.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

I've tried a bunch of tools, but HiringCoach is hands down the best—it revamped my resume, cover letter, and helped with interview prep like nothing else I've seen.

Abdoulaye Ouedraogo

Shared name

HiringCoach.ai is the organized, supportive job search tool I needed. Everything is in one place, the resume builder is game-changing, the interview prep genuinely builds your confidence, and the pep talks are such a fun touch. I highly recommend this AI career tool!

Anonymous member

Anonymous

HiringCoach has been one of the better tools available to help with my resume and cover letters for jobs. I highly recommend everyone use it if you have been out of the job application world for a while. It helps to ensure that you are making every resume look and feel authentic, while also making it professional and tailored. It is also a very reputable and socially responsible company!

Tracy Starr

Shared name

I have literally used HiringCoach for every job application since I lost my job. It has been a huge asset in helping me to craft cover letters that are more uniquely tailored to each job. Of course I feel the need to personalize every result, and I don't want things to "sound AI" in the cover, so it gives me a fantastic starting point each time and saves me the challenge of staring at a blank page every time I start anew!

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

Hiringcoach.ai has been a helpful tool in my job hunt. I use the job tracker feature daily to keep track of the positions I've applied to, whether I've heard back or been invited to interview. The cover letter feature is also great - helping me write 50 cover letters. Please give it a try.

William Miller

Shared name

I am very grateful to Rishan and his team for everything that he and they have done for the community of people affected by USAID stop work orders and dismantling. I find hiring coach to be seamless for applying to jobs and a huge time saver. The tracker is really helpful too.

Anne PfitzerGlobal Health Advisor

Shared name and photo

I have tried almost all the tools. This is the best tool for tailoring.

Raihana Sayeeda Kamal

Shared name

HiringCoach.ai is the first place I go when I find a potential job opportunity. The fit analysis quickly scores the experience against the job description and easily allows me to figure out if the opportunity is worth pursuing and what experience I need to highlight in my resume and cover letter. The interview function is a massive time-saver too as it generates practice questions across six categories.

Sean KellyQuantitative Education Researcher

Shared name and photo

It is clear why my Human Resources colleagues endorse its use, as I have found it to be highly beneficial, particularly when drafting my cover letter.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

January to July 2025

I would easily pay for this over LinkedIn premium.

Yoly O., January 2025

HiringCoach.ai gave my career strategy a global compass. As a UN-aligned climate advocate and research leader, I needed a platform that could translate my impact into visibility—and HiringCoach delivered. From optimizing my pitch to tracking recruiter engagement, it helped position me not just for jobs, but for purpose-driven leadership. The AI tools felt like working with a brilliant mentor who understands the language of development, equity, and global action. Grateful to have found a tech partner that truly believes in meaningful careers.

Booma PugazhSDG Strategist and UNV Research Contributor

Shared name and photo

HiringCoach helped me translate my public sector resume to the private sector ultimately securing me a job! I am so thankful to HiringCoach for simplifying the process of writing a cover letter allowing me more time to find the perfect job.

Missy T.Program Analyst - Public Health

Shared name

I can't underscore enough how helpful HiringCoach has been for me throughout my job search. I had no idea where to start with cover letters to ensure I was aligning my skills and experience with what the job was looking for. What might have taken me multiple hours to craft on my own, HiringCoach helped me craft and tailor my messaging in minutes. The interview prep feature has also been invaluable. It's helped me immensely in feeling confident when I'm heading into an interview, knowing that I can tie specific examples from my work history into my answers. This platform is my go-to/must-have as I continue on in my job search!

Kate CrimminsHR Program Manager

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Using Gen AI for my job search made me nervous at first, but the way hiringcoach.ai laid it out so clearly made using AI feel more accessible. It also made me feel like it's just helping me position and market myself, and that isn't cheating (maybe I'm old school, but I do worry that using gen ai could be perceived as cheating)! The encouraging little notes it displays while "loading" cracked me up too!

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

I want to give a quick shoutout to HiringCoach, it's founder (Rishan), and the project team for creating this awesome tool that helps you aggregate your applications, create resumes/cover letters, and practice for interviews...not just practice, the system records you and then provides feedback on your responses...yea, that's some good stuff. Thank you again...I'm already feeling more confident about my applications!

Dustin ManhartChange Management | Intl. Development

Shared name and photo

Calling all jobseekers!!! This is the place to be: HiringCoach.ai! Since early February 2025, Rishan, Founder @ HiringCoach.ai has supported me and the international development community with kindness and compassion. His platform is dynamite and eases my job search regardless of potential industry, experience or desired position. The site is well organized, user friendly and motivational. My favorite section: The Pep Talks and choice of Pump up Songs! Thanks so much Rishan - you are a shining Star! Sparkle On!

Florence Fanelli

Shared name

HiringCoach is extremely helpful and user friendly---much more than many other AI sites. The quality of suggested text allows the user to format cover letters for multiple jobs and saves so much time. No need to recreate the wheel for each application. Quality and great work! Love this tool!

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

This is a great tool that helps you prepare for a career shift.

Kartlos Kankadze

Shared name

I believe HiringCoach.ai could be a valuable resource to help me improve and advance my professional career. The innovative tools and personalized coaching offered by HiringCoach.ai align perfectly with my career goals and aspirations. I am excited about the potential growth and development opportunities this platform can provide.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

Hi Rishan, The name sounded familiar, just like my little nephew. As I listened to your presentation, I realized I was not listening to just another presentation. Now that I have started to experience it firsthand with my first CV and cover letter, my thoughts are! why now? Why didn't I know about this earlier? It is an excellent tool, and I find it life-changing, to be honest. It saves so much valuable time and sparks curiosity. Thank you very much, Rishan.

Seyed Moulana

Shared name

HiringCoach has been incredibly helpful to break down the overwhelming process of pivoting my career. I appreciate that it gives me a starting point for my cover letters, makes suggestions to refine my resume, and tracks my progress with job applications. I also love that it goes beyond the application phase to the full cycle including interview prep and broader guidance on translating my skills and titles across industries. Big thank you for this service.

Anonymous member

Chose to stay anonymous

As an impacted federal employee, the HiringCoachAI tool has been invaluable for me to prepare for an unanticipated career pivot, streamlining and strengthening several core parts of my application process. I’ve found the cover letter tool to be particularly helpful in generating not only thoughtful headlines summarizing my career accomplishments, but also weaving in naturally sounding transitions and allowing me to pick from several options for each cover letter element, leading to more effective and genuine applications.

Anonymous member

Anonymous

I had personally been using ChatGPT to help with cover letters, and HiringCoachAI made the process so much faster and the results were honestly better.

Aria W.Product Leader | Fintech

Shared name and photo

I can quickly pull together a cover letter that I feel great about. This feels really clear.

Pam F.Strategic Event Leader

Shared name and photo

HiringCoachAI helps you get back on the horse faster. I would easily pay for this over LinkedIn premium.

Yoly O.Project Lead | Reentering the job market after several years

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Are these reviews from real members? Yes. Each one was typed by a member into the review form inside HiringCoachAI, or sent to the team and recorded with its permission settings. We keep the original submission, its date and the boxes the writer ticked.

Why are some reviews anonymous? Because the writer did not tick the box that lets us use their name. Those reviews run without a name, title or photo, and we never add a job title or employer the writer did not give.

Are the reviews edited? No. We trim sign-offs, links and hashtags and change nothing else, so spelling, punctuation and the way each person names the product are their own.

Do you publish every submission? Nearly. We leave out test entries, exact duplicates and notes written to the team rather than about the product. A review is not left out for being critical. Read the review policy

Are reviewers paid or rewarded? No. The form offers nothing in return and asks for no star rating, which is why this page has no score to average.

Who writes them? Job seekers who use HiringCoachAI for their own search. Several came to it after the USAID stop-work orders and federal cuts of 2025, which is why that history shows up in their words.

Where do the photos come from? From the member, where they ticked the box allowing their LinkedIn photo. Where a member allowed a photo but we have none on file, their initials stand in.

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