Auguste by BlazeTalent

Auguste: Recruiter-First Candidate Intelligence Auguste verifies candidate data consistency in real time — before your next phone screen, not after. Think of it as a lightweight firewall for your recruiting workflow. Auguste checks whether the digital signals a candidate provides — resume, phone number, professional profiles — line up the way they should. When they don't, you know in seconds. AUGUSTE 2.8.3 — RELEASE NOTES (August 2026) ## Upgraded phone verification Auguste's carrier and line-type lookup has been rebuilt on a new data provider, delivering more accurate and dependable results when you attempt to verify a phone number. ## Clearer line-type signals Phone results now use an at-a-glance traffic-light indicator — green for wireless/mobile, red for VOIP — so the signals that matter stand out instantly. A new amber "inconclusive" state appears when a number can't be confidently classified, prompting a closer look instead of a false read. ## Updated Terms of Service & Privacy Policy We've refreshed our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review them, linked from the extension footer. ##Stability & polish Further under-the-hood improvements to the verification pipeline and interface for a smoother, more reliable experience across Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers. ## CORE CAPABILITIES **Resume and Profile Consistency Checks** Drag and drop a PDF resume for a real-time consistency review. **Resume Metadata Analysis** Auguste reads the underlying structure of PDF resumes and surfaces signals invisible to the naked eye — how a resume was created, not just what it says: - Programmatic generation detection: flags resumes built with automated PDF libraries instead of standard word processors. - Regional software signals: detects file signatures from region-specific software that may not match a candidate's stated location. - Operating system anomalies: flags rare or inconsistent OS fingerprints embedded in the file structure. **Professional Presence Validation** Confirms a public professional footprint exists that matches the candidate's stated background and work history. **LinkedIn URL Resolution** Verifies LinkedIn links resolve to active, matching profiles. **Email Signal Analysis** Distinguishes established email accounts from newly created or recycled aliases. **Phone and Carrier Signal Analysis** Identifies line type — separating standard mobile numbers from VoIP numbers commonly used to mask identity — and reveals the underlying carrier. **Anomaly Scoring** Aggregates every signal into a single Anomaly Score so you know exactly when a profile deserves a deeper look. ## BUILT FOR PRIVACY, BY DESIGN **Zero Data Retention** All candidate data is processed in memory and discarded immediately. Auguste never stores, archives, or resells resumes or personal data. **Encrypted, Stateless Processing** Analysis runs through secure, encrypted infrastructure with no persistent user or candidate tracking. ## WHY RECRUITERS USE AUGUSTE **Spot inconsistencies early.** Identify high-anomaly profiles before you schedule the call or submit the candidate. **Protect trust and integrity.** Add a technical validation layer to your process without slowing it down. **Zero workflow friction.** No dashboards, no logins. Open the extension and get clarity in seconds. Auguste works where you already work. ## COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBLE USE Auguste is a technical signal provider, not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). It does not perform background checks or make hiring decisions. The Anomaly Score reflects data consistency, not candidate intent — it supports recruiter judgment, never replaces it.