Auguste by BlazeTalent

The candidate data firewall. Verify candidate signals and detect anomalies in real-time.

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 2.8.2 — RELEASE NOTES (August 2026) **Sharper forensic detection Auguste's analysis engine has been expanded and refined to catch a broader range of anomalies in uploaded résumés, strengthening its ability to flag questionable files for review. **Clearer results Findings are presented more clearly, making the significance of each result easier to interpret at a glance. **Stability & polish Numerous under-the-hood improvements to the analysis engine and interface for a smoother, more dependable 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.