Comparison
CairnCareers vs Make the Leap.
Make the Leap sells one-time reports. CairnCareers is a subscription that keeps your plan current. Both start free and neither needs a resume. The difference is what the result is built from, and what happens after you read it.
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| Feature | Make the Leap | CairnCareers |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Several assessments for different situations. First Leap is the one its FAQ describes as built for students, recent graduates, and anyone early in their career.6 | College students and recent graduates choosing a first path. |
| Where the numbers come from | AI configured around frameworks the founder developed through 9+ years of coaching and retreat facilitation, according to its FAQ.6 We did not find an outside data source named there. | O*NET occupational task data, the Eloundou et al. (2024) exposure framework in Science, and METR's capability trend. Every source is named and linked on the methodology page.1 |
| AI exposure | First Leap results include what its FAQ calls AI-proof scores.6 We did not find a published method for how they are measured. | A task-weighted 0 to 100 exposure score per path, with pay and growth data kept separate from it so you can see what moved the result.1 |
| The plan | A finished report, delivered as a PDF and on a web page. The Career Leap Roadmap adds a 90-day transition outline and a 4-week guided email program.6 | A term-by-term roadmap that re-sequences as evidence gaps close or your target career changes, plus resume, LinkedIn, network, and interview modules built from the same records.3 |
| What happens next term | The report is yours as written. A new read means a new assessment. | The roadmap updates. A plan written once for a junior is out of date by the following autumn, after new courses, an internship, or a change of mind. |
| How you start | A free assessment of about 10 minutes.6 | Leave an email for beta access. No resume or work history needed. |
| Price | Free assessment, then one-time purchases: First Leap Blueprint at US$19, Career Brief at US$29, Career Leap Roadmap at US$79.6 | Free tier. Pro at US$6 a month. Premium at US$11 a month.2 |
When Make the Leap is the better fit
- You feel lost and want a one-time read on what is holding you back, more than a score for specific paths.
- You would rather pay once and own a finished report than subscribe.
When CairnCareers is the better fit
- You are weighing specific career paths and want an AI-exposure score you can trace to its sources.
- You want a plan that follows the academic calendar and changes as you do.
- You want the number on your resume to be one you can back up.
Sources
- CairnCareers methodology page: the three sources behind the score (O*NET, Eloundou et al. 2024 in Science, METR) and the 0 to 100 scale.
- CairnCareers pricing: Free, Pro at US$6 a month, Premium at US$11 a month, on the pricing section of the homepage.
- CairnCareers sample roadmap: the term-by-term plan, one evidence gap per term.
- Make the Leap FAQ: who First Leap is for, how results are generated, report contents and delivery, and prices, as described there on the date checked.
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