📄 Resume Clicker

This one was made as a test of the Taskmaster https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master

The result is available at the github pages https://aidenaistar.github.io/sanitized_resume_clicker/

A satirical incremental game that parodies the modern job hunting experience. Click to send resumes and experience the endless cycle of applications, rejections, and false hope that defines today's job market.

🎮 Play Now

Replace the URL above with your actual GitHub Pages URL

🎯 About

Resume Clicker is inspired by Cookie Clicker but themed around the frustrating reality of job hunting. Players frantically click to send resumes while unlocking "auto-senders" like LinkedIn Premium Bots and Recruiter Networks that ultimately lead nowhere.

Features (Current & Planned)

• ✅ Core Clicking Mechanics - Click to send resumes with satisfying feedback
• ✅ Basic UI - Cookie Clicker-inspired layout with job hunting themes
• ✅ Save System - Progress saved to local storage
• 🔄 Auto-Senders - Automated resume sending tools (Coming Soon)
• 🔄 Upgrades - Resume improvements and skill certifications (Coming Soon)
• 🔄 Achievements - Unlock milestones like "Ghost Protocol" and "100 Club" (Coming Soon)
• 🔄 Prestige System - "Career Change" resets with permanent bonuses (Coming Soon)

🚀 How to Host on GitHub Pages

1. Fork or clone this repository
2. Enable GitHub Pages:
   • Go to repository Settings
   • Scroll to "Pages" section
   • Select "Deploy from a branch"
   • Choose "main" branch and "/ (root)" folder
   • Click Save
3. Access your game at https://aidenaistar.github.io/sanitized_resume_clicker/

🛠 Technology Stack

• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Hosting: GitHub Pages (static hosting)
• Storage: Local Storage for save games
• Graphics: CSS animations, emojis, and HTML elements (no external assets required)

📱 Features

Current Implementation

• Responsive design that works on desktop and mobile
• Click-to-send-resume mechanic with visual feedback
• Floating animation effects
• Tab navigation system
• Save/Load/Reset functionality
• Humorous flavor text that changes with each click

Asset-Free Design

• Uses emojis (📄, 💼, 😔) for visual elements
• CSS-only animations and effects
• No external image dependencies
• Perfect for static hosting environments

🎨 Design Philosophy

The game deliberately copies Cookie Clicker's proven UI/UX patterns while replacing the cheerful cookie theme with the soul-crushing reality of modern job hunting. Every element is designed to be darkly humorous while remaining familiar to incremental game players.

🔧 Development

This project is managed using TaskMaster AI for structured development. The current implementation represents Task 1 of a 12-task development plan.

Project Structure

resume_clicker/
├── index.html          # Main game interface
├── styles.css          # Cookie Clicker-inspired styling
├── app.js             # Game logic and interactivity
├── README.md          # This file
└── .taskmaster/       # TaskMaster project management
    ├── docs/
    │   └── prd.txt    # Product Requirements Document
    └── tasks/         # Individual task files

Local Development

Simply open index.html in a web browser - no build process required!

🎭 Humor Elements

• Satirical Achievements: "Entry Level Expert" (apply for entry level jobs requiring 5+ years experience)
• Dark Flavor Text: Random messages about job hunting frustrations
• Corporate Irony: Uses professional color schemes ironically
• Realistic Progression: Matches the actual futility of mass job applications

🤝 Contributing

This is primarily a solo learning project, but suggestions and feedback are welcome via issues!

📜 License

MIT License - Feel free to use this code for your own satirical game projects.

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Made with 😔 for all the job seekers out there