diff --git a/src/app/applications/page.tsx b/src/app/applications/page.tsx
index 9c15cad..ea1b8a9 100644
--- a/src/app/applications/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/applications/page.tsx
@@ -16,51 +16,51 @@ const STATUS_CONFIG: Record<
   },
   reviewing: {
     label: "Reviewing",
-    bg: "bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/50",
     text: "text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-300",
-    border: "border-amber-200 dark:border-amber-800/60",
+    border: "border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/60",
     dot: "bg-amber-500",
   },
   tailoring: {
     label: "Tailoring",
-    bg: "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/50",
     text: "text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-300",
-    border: "border-purple-200 dark:border-purple-800/60",
+    border: "border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60",
     dot: "bg-purple-500",
   },
   ready: {
     label: "Ready",
-    bg: "bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/50",
     text: "text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300",
-    border: "border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-800/60",
+    border: "border-blue-200/80 dark:border-blue-900/60",
     dot: "bg-blue-500",
   },
   applied: {
     label: "Applied",
-    bg: "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/50",
     text: "text-indigo-700 dark:text-indigo-300",
-    border: "border-indigo-200 dark:border-indigo-800/60",
+    border: "border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-900/60",
     dot: "bg-indigo-500",
   },
   interviewing: {
     label: "Interviewing",
-    bg: "bg-teal-50 dark:bg-teal-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-teal-50 dark:bg-teal-950/50",
     text: "text-teal-700 dark:text-teal-300",
-    border: "border-teal-200 dark:border-teal-800/60",
+    border: "border-teal-200/80 dark:border-teal-900/60",
     dot: "bg-teal-500",
   },
   offer: {
     label: "Offer",
-    bg: "bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/50",
     text: "text-emerald-700 dark:text-emerald-300",
-    border: "border-emerald-200 dark:border-emerald-800/60",
+    border: "border-emerald-200/80 dark:border-emerald-900/60",
     dot: "bg-emerald-500",
   },
   rejected: {
     label: "Rejected",
-    bg: "bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/50",
     text: "text-rose-700 dark:text-rose-300",
-    border: "border-rose-200 dark:border-rose-800/60",
+    border: "border-rose-200/80 dark:border-rose-900/60",
     dot: "bg-rose-500",
   },
   dead: {
@@ -108,36 +108,48 @@ export default async function ApplicationsPage() {
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-2 border-b border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Applications</h1>
+            <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+              Applications
+            </h1>
             <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/70 dark:text-indigo-300 border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-800/60">
               {apps.length} {apps.length === 1 ? "application" : "applications"}
             </span>
           </div>
           <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
-            Track submitted job applications and their current recruitment pipeline status.
+            Track submitted job applications and monitor feedback throughout your hiring process.
           </p>
         </div>
+
+        <Link
+          href="/jobs"
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-200 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200/90 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/70 shadow-2xs transition-all shrink-0"
+        >
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3.75 6.75h16.5M3.75 12h16.5m-16.5 5.25h16.5" />
+          </svg>
+          <span>Browse Jobs Pipeline</span>
+        </Link>
       </div>
 
       {/* Applications List */}
       {apps.length === 0 ? (
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-12 text-center shadow-xs">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-12 text-center shadow-2xs">
           <div className="mx-auto flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/60 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 mb-3">
             <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.5}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6 12L3.269 3.126A59.768 59.768 0 0121.485 12 59.77 59.77 0 013.27 20.876L5.999 12zm0 0h7.5" />
             </svg>
           </div>
-          <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No applications recorded yet</h3>
+          <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No applications recorded yet</h3>
           <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1 max-w-sm mx-auto">
-            Open any job in your list and click <strong>“Mark Applied”</strong> to log an application submission here.
+            Open any job in your list and click <strong>“Mark Applied”</strong> or complete the <strong>“Apply Wizard”</strong> to record a submission.
           </p>
           <div className="mt-4">
             <Link
               href="/jobs"
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
             >
               Browse Jobs
             </Link>
@@ -153,7 +165,7 @@ export default async function ApplicationsPage() {
             return (
               <div
                 key={a.id}
-                className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4 rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all group"
+                className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4 rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all duration-200 group"
               >
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3.5 min-w-0">
                   <div
@@ -169,7 +181,7 @@ export default async function ApplicationsPage() {
                       {a.job.title}
                     </Link>
                     <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mt-1 text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
-                      <span className="font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">{a.job.company}</span>
+                      <span className="font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">{a.job.company}</span>
                       <span>·</span>
                       <span className="capitalize">{a.method} submission</span>
                       <span>·</span>
@@ -196,10 +208,10 @@ export default async function ApplicationsPage() {
 
                   <Link
                     href={`/jobs/${a.job.id}`}
-                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
+                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800/80 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors group-hover:border-zinc-300"
                   >
                     <span>View Job</span>
-                    <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+                    <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-zinc-400 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                       <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5" />
                     </svg>
                   </Link>
diff --git a/src/app/globals.css b/src/app/globals.css
index 79f8eb3..eeca5bd 100644
--- a/src/app/globals.css
+++ b/src/app/globals.css
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 :root {
   --background: #f8fafc;
-  --foreground: #0f172a;
+  --foreground: #09090b;
   --card-bg: #ffffff;
   --card-border: #e2e8f0;
 }
@@ -21,20 +21,31 @@
   }
 }
 
+* {
+  border-color: var(--card-border);
+}
+
 body {
   background-color: var(--background);
   color: var(--foreground);
   font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
   -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
   -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
+  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
+  letter-spacing: -0.011em;
+}
+
+/* Headings tracking & typography tweaks */
+h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
+  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
 }
 
 ::selection {
-  background-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
+  background-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.22);
   color: inherit;
 }
 
-/* Custom Scrollbar */
+/* Polished Minimalist Scrollbar */
 ::-webkit-scrollbar {
   width: 6px;
   height: 6px;
@@ -45,7 +56,7 @@ body {
 }
 
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
-  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.4);
+  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
   border-radius: 9999px;
 }
 
@@ -53,6 +64,21 @@ body {
   background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.6);
 }
 
+/* Focus styles for keyboard accessibility */
+:focus-visible {
+  outline: 2px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6);
+  outline-offset: 2px;
+}
+
+/* Smooth Interactive Card Accents */
+.card-hover-effect {
+  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.card-hover-effect:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-2px);
+}
+
 /* Resume & Markdown Preview Styling */
 .resume-preview {
   font-family: "Charter", "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Cambria", "Times New Roman", serif;
@@ -80,18 +106,16 @@ body {
 }
 
 .resume-preview h2 {
-  font-size: 1.2rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
   margin-top: 1.5rem;
   margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-  color: #1e293b;
+  color: #334155;
   border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
   padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
   text-transform: uppercase;
   font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
-  font-size: 0.85rem;
-  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
 }
 
 .dark .resume-preview h2 {
diff --git a/src/app/jobs/[id]/apply/apply-wizard.tsx b/src/app/jobs/[id]/apply/apply-wizard.tsx
index 3ed3350..c61623d 100644
--- a/src/app/jobs/[id]/apply/apply-wizard.tsx
+++ b/src/app/jobs/[id]/apply/apply-wizard.tsx
@@ -13,13 +13,22 @@ function CopyField({ label, value }: { label: string; value: string }) {
   const [copied, setCopied] = useState(false);
   if (!value) return null;
   return (
-    <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm">
-      <span className="text-zinc-500 w-28 shrink-0">{label}</span>
-      <span className="truncate flex-1">{value}</span>
+    <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-3 p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-zinc-50/70 dark:bg-zinc-800/40 border border-zinc-200/60 dark:border-zinc-800 text-sm group hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-colors">
+      <span className="text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 w-32 shrink-0">{label}</span>
+      <span className="truncate flex-1 text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 font-medium text-xs sm:text-sm">{value}</span>
       <button
-        onClick={() => { navigator.clipboard.writeText(value); setCopied(true); setTimeout(() => setCopied(false), 1500); }}
-        className="rounded border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800">
-        {copied ? "✓" : "Copy"}
+        onClick={() => {
+          navigator.clipboard.writeText(value);
+          setCopied(true);
+          setTimeout(() => setCopied(false), 1500);
+        }}
+        className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold transition-all shrink-0 ${
+          copied
+            ? "bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/60 dark:text-emerald-300 border border-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800"
+            : "bg-white dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 shadow-2xs"
+        }`}
+      >
+        {copied ? "✓ Copied" : "Copy"}
       </button>
     </div>
   );
@@ -35,7 +44,8 @@ export default function ApplyWizard({ job, profile }: { job: Job; profile: Profi
   const [err, setErr] = useState("");
 
   async function genAnswers() {
-    setBusy(true); setErr("");
+    setBusy(true);
+    setErr("");
     try {
       const qs = questions.split("\n").map((q) => q.trim()).filter(Boolean);
       const res = await fetch("/api/ai/answers", {
@@ -46,7 +56,11 @@ export default function ApplyWizard({ job, profile }: { job: Job; profile: Profi
       const data = await res.json();
       if (!res.ok) throw new Error(data.error ?? "failed");
       setAnswers(data.answers);
-    } catch (e) { setErr(String(e)); } finally { setBusy(false); }
+    } catch (e) {
+      setErr(String(e));
+    } finally {
+      setBusy(false);
+    }
   }
 
   async function markSubmitted() {
@@ -67,95 +81,213 @@ export default function ApplyWizard({ job, profile }: { job: Job; profile: Profi
 
   return (
     <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto space-y-6">
+      {/* Header */}
       <div>
-        <Link href={`/jobs/${job.id}`} className="text-sm text-zinc-500 hover:text-indigo-600">← Back to job</Link>
-        <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mt-1">Apply: {job.title}</h1>
-        <div className="text-zinc-500">{job.company}</div>
+        <Link
+          href={`/jobs/${job.id}`}
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-2 group"
+        >
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 group-hover:-translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
+          </svg>
+          <span>Back to Job</span>
+        </Link>
+        <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+          Apply Wizard: {job.title}
+        </h1>
+        <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
+          {job.company} · Follow these 5 steps to efficiently submit and record your application.
+        </p>
       </div>
 
       {/* Step 1: open the application page */}
-      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 space-y-3">
-        <h2 className="font-semibold">1 · Open the application page</h2>
+      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
+          <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/80 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 text-xs font-bold border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-800/60">
+            1
+          </span>
+          <h2 className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Open the Employer Application Page</h2>
+        </div>
         {job.applyUrl || job.url ? (
-          <a href={job.applyUrl ?? job.url ?? "#"} target="_blank"
-            className="inline-block rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 text-white px-4 py-2 text-sm font-semibold hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500">
-            Open application page ↗
+          <a
+            href={job.applyUrl ?? job.url ?? "#"}
+            target="_blank"
+            rel="noopener noreferrer"
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 text-white px-4 py-2.5 text-xs font-semibold hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+          >
+            <span>Open Application Page</span>
+            <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13.5 6H5.25A2.25 2.25 0 003 8.25v10.5A2.25 2.25 0 005.25 21h10.5A2.25 2.25 0 0018 18.75V10.5m-10.5 6L21 3m0 0h-5.25M21 3v5.25" />
+            </svg>
           </a>
-        ) : <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500">No apply URL saved — add one on the job page.</p>}
+        ) : (
+          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500">No application URL saved — add one on the job page.</p>
+        )}
       </section>
 
       {/* Step 2: copy-ready profile fields */}
-      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 space-y-2">
-        <h2 className="font-semibold mb-2">2 · Copy your details into the form</h2>
-        <CopyField label="Full name" value={profile.fullName ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Email" value={profile.email ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Phone" value={profile.phone ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Location" value={profile.location ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="LinkedIn" value={profile.linkedin ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="GitHub" value={profile.github ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Portfolio" value={profile.portfolio ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Headline" value={profile.headline ?? ""} />
-        <CopyField label="Summary" value={profile.summary ?? ""} />
+      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
+          <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-violet-50 dark:bg-violet-950/80 text-violet-600 dark:text-violet-400 text-xs font-bold border border-violet-200/60 dark:border-violet-800/60">
+            2
+          </span>
+          <h2 className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Copy Profile Fields into Form</h2>
+        </div>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+          Click copy on any field to easily paste into the employer&apos;s application portal.
+        </p>
+        <div className="space-y-2 pt-1">
+          <CopyField label="Full Name" value={profile.fullName ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Email" value={profile.email ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Phone" value={profile.phone ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Location" value={profile.location ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="LinkedIn" value={profile.linkedin ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="GitHub" value={profile.github ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Portfolio" value={profile.portfolio ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Headline" value={profile.headline ?? ""} />
+          <CopyField label="Summary" value={profile.summary ?? ""} />
+        </div>
       </section>
 
       {/* Step 3: resume + cover letter */}
-      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 space-y-3">
-        <h2 className="font-semibold">3 · Attach documents</h2>
+      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
+          <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/80 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400 text-xs font-bold border border-purple-200/60 dark:border-purple-800/60">
+            3
+          </span>
+          <h2 className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Attach Tailored Documents</h2>
+        </div>
         {job.resumes.length ? (
-          <div className="text-sm space-y-2">
-            <label className="block">
-              <span className="text-zinc-500">Resume to use</span>
-              <select value={resumeId} onChange={(e) => setResumeId(e.target.value)}
-                className="mt-1 w-full rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-2">
-                {job.resumes.map((r) => <option key={r.id} value={r.id}>{r.name}</option>)}
-              </select>
+          <div className="space-y-2 text-sm">
+            <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">
+              Select Tailored Resume
             </label>
-            {resumeId && <Link href={`/resumes/${resumeId}`} className="text-indigo-600 hover:underline text-sm">Open resume → Print/PDF ↗</Link>}
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+              <select
+                value={resumeId}
+                onChange={(e) => setResumeId(e.target.value)}
+                className="flex-1 rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950/60 p-2.5 text-xs sm:text-sm text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 focus:border-indigo-500 focus:outline-hidden focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500/20"
+              >
+                {job.resumes.map((r) => (
+                  <option key={r.id} value={r.id}>
+                    {r.name}
+                  </option>
+                ))}
+              </select>
+              {resumeId && (
+                <Link
+                  href={`/resumes/${resumeId}`}
+                  target="_blank"
+                  className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-3 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-300 bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 border border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60 hover:bg-purple-100 transition-colors shrink-0"
+                >
+                  <span>Open PDF ↗</span>
+                </Link>
+              )}
+            </div>
           </div>
         ) : (
-          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500">No tailored resume yet — generate one from the job page (“AI Tailor Resume”).</p>
+          <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+            No tailored resume yet — generate one on the job page with “AI Tailor Resume”.
+          </p>
         )}
+
         {job.coverLetters.length > 0 && (
-          <details className="text-sm">
-            <summary className="cursor-pointer text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300">Cover letter v{job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].version} (click to view/copy)</summary>
-            <div className="mt-2 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 p-3 whitespace-pre-wrap">{job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].markdown}</div>
-            <button onClick={() => navigator.clipboard.writeText(job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].markdown)}
-              className="mt-2 rounded border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 px-3 py-1 text-xs hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800">Copy letter</button>
+          <details className="text-sm rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 p-3.5 bg-zinc-50/50 dark:bg-zinc-950/40">
+            <summary className="cursor-pointer font-semibold text-xs text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 select-none">
+              Cover Letter v{job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].version} (Click to view / copy)
+            </summary>
+            <div className="mt-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800 text-xs text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed">
+              {job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].markdown}
+            </div>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => navigator.clipboard.writeText(job.coverLetters[job.coverLetters.length - 1].markdown)}
+              className="mt-2.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold bg-white dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors shadow-2xs"
+            >
+              Copy Cover Letter
+            </button>
           </details>
         )}
       </section>
 
       {/* Step 4: AI answers for form questions */}
-      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 space-y-3">
-        <h2 className="font-semibold">4 · Application questions (optional, AI-drafted)</h2>
-        <textarea value={questions} onChange={(e) => setQuestions(e.target.value)} rows={4}
-          placeholder={"Paste the form's questions, one per line:\nWhy do you want to work here?\nDescribe your experience with LLMs."}
-          className="w-full rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950/60 p-3 text-sm" />
-        <button onClick={genAnswers} disabled={busy || !questions.trim()}
-          className="rounded-xl bg-indigo-600 text-white px-4 py-2 text-sm font-semibold disabled:opacity-50 hover:bg-indigo-500">
-          {busy ? "Drafting…" : "🪄 Draft answers with AI"}
+      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
+          <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/80 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 text-xs font-bold border border-blue-200/60 dark:border-blue-800/60">
+            4
+          </span>
+          <h2 className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">AI Application Answers (Optional)</h2>
+        </div>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+          Paste specific form questions (one per line) and AI will draft customized responses based on your profile and the job requirements.
+        </p>
+        <textarea
+          value={questions}
+          onChange={(e) => setQuestions(e.target.value)}
+          rows={4}
+          placeholder={"Why do you want to work at this company?\nDescribe your experience with TypeScript and Next.js."}
+          className="w-full rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950/60 p-3.5 text-xs sm:text-sm text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 placeholder-zinc-400 focus:border-indigo-500 focus:outline-hidden focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500/20 leading-relaxed"
+        />
+        <button
+          onClick={genAnswers}
+          disabled={busy || !questions.trim()}
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 disabled:opacity-50 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+        >
+          {busy ? (
+            <>
+              <svg className="animate-spin w-3.5 h-3.5 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                <circle className="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="4" />
+                <path className="opacity-75" fill="currentColor" d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z" />
+              </svg>
+              <span>Drafting with AI…</span>
+            </>
+          ) : (
+            <>
+              <span>🪄 Draft Answers with AI</span>
+            </>
+          )}
         </button>
-        {err && <div className="text-sm text-rose-600">{err}</div>}
+
+        {err && <div className="text-xs font-medium text-rose-600 dark:text-rose-400">{err}</div>}
+
         {answers.map((qa, i) => (
-          <div key={i} className="rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 p-3 text-sm space-y-1">
-            <div className="font-medium">{qa.question}</div>
-            <div className="text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300 whitespace-pre-wrap">{qa.answer}</div>
-            <button onClick={() => navigator.clipboard.writeText(qa.answer)}
-              className="rounded border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800">Copy</button>
+          <div key={i} className="rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 bg-zinc-50/50 dark:bg-zinc-950/40 p-4 space-y-2">
+            <div className="font-bold text-xs text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">{qa.question}</div>
+            <div className="text-xs text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-3 rounded-lg border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800">
+              {qa.answer}
+            </div>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => navigator.clipboard.writeText(qa.answer)}
+              className="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold bg-white dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors shadow-2xs"
+            >
+              Copy Answer
+            </button>
           </div>
         ))}
       </section>
 
       {/* Step 5: confirm */}
-      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 space-y-3">
-        <h2 className="font-semibold">5 · Done?</h2>
-        <label className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm">
-          <input type="checkbox" checked={confirmSubmit} onChange={(e) => setConfirmSubmit(e.target.checked)} />
-          I submitted the application on the employer&apos;s site
+      <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
+          <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/80 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400 text-xs font-bold border border-emerald-200/60 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
+            5
+          </span>
+          <h2 className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Record Submission</h2>
+        </div>
+        <label className="flex items-center gap-2.5 text-xs sm:text-sm font-medium text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 cursor-pointer">
+          <input
+            type="checkbox"
+            checked={confirmSubmit}
+            onChange={(e) => setConfirmSubmit(e.target.checked)}
+            className="w-4 h-4 rounded-md text-indigo-600 focus:ring-indigo-500 cursor-pointer"
+          />
+          <span>I have submitted the application on the employer&apos;s site</span>
         </label>
-        <button onClick={markSubmitted} disabled={!confirmSubmit || busy}
-          className="rounded-xl bg-emerald-600 text-white px-5 py-2 text-sm font-semibold disabled:opacity-50 hover:bg-emerald-500">
-          ✅ Record application
+        <button
+          onClick={markSubmitted}
+          disabled={!confirmSubmit || busy}
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 via-emerald-600 to-teal-600 text-white px-5 py-2.5 text-xs font-semibold disabled:opacity-50 hover:from-emerald-500 hover:to-teal-500 shadow-sm shadow-emerald-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+        >
+          <span>✅ Record Application in Pipeline</span>
         </button>
       </section>
     </div>
diff --git a/src/app/jobs/[id]/job-actions.tsx b/src/app/jobs/[id]/job-actions.tsx
index 910996e..8343bca 100644
--- a/src/app/jobs/[id]/job-actions.tsx
+++ b/src/app/jobs/[id]/job-actions.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 import { useState } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
 
-const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"];
+const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"] as const;
 
 const STATUS_CONFIG: Record<string, { label: string; dot: string }> = {
   prospect: { label: "Prospect", dot: "bg-zinc-400" },
@@ -86,12 +86,12 @@ export default function JobActions({ job }: { job: { id: string; status: string
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-xs space-y-4">
+    <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
       <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-between gap-4">
         {/* Status Dropdown */}
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
           <span className="text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
-            Status:
+            Pipeline Stage:
           </span>
           <div className="relative inline-flex items-center">
             <select
@@ -113,13 +113,13 @@ export default function JobActions({ job }: { job: { id: string; status: string
           </div>
         </div>
 
-        {/* Action Buttons */}
+        {/* Action Buttons Toolbar */}
         <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2">
           {/* AI Tailor Resume */}
           <button
             onClick={() => run("tailor")}
             disabled={!!busy}
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-indigo-600 hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-indigo-500 shadow-sm shadow-purple-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-95 transition-all"
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 via-purple-600 to-indigo-600 hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-indigo-500 shadow-sm shadow-purple-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-95 transition-all"
           >
             {busy === "tailor" ? (
               <>
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ export default function JobActions({ job }: { job: { id: string; status: string
           <button
             onClick={() => run("cover")}
             disabled={!!busy}
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-blue-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-blue-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-95 transition-all"
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-blue-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-blue-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-95 transition-all"
           >
             {busy === "cover" ? (
               <>
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ export default function JobActions({ job }: { job: { id: string; status: string
           {/* Apply Wizard */}
           <a
             href={`/jobs/${job.id}/apply`}
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-cyan-600 hover:from-blue-500 hover:to-cyan-500 shadow-sm shadow-blue-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 via-blue-600 to-cyan-600 hover:from-blue-500 hover:to-cyan-500 shadow-sm shadow-blue-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
           >
             <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13.5 4.5L21 12m0 0l-7.5 7.5M21 12H3" />
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ export default function JobActions({ job }: { job: { id: string; status: string
           <button
             onClick={markApplied}
             disabled={!!busy}
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 to-teal-600 hover:from-emerald-500 hover:to-teal-500 shadow-sm shadow-emerald-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 via-emerald-600 to-teal-600 hover:from-emerald-500 hover:to-teal-500 shadow-sm shadow-emerald-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 active:scale-95 transition-all"
           >
             <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5" />
diff --git a/src/app/jobs/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
index 54ea618..0ec7aa2 100644
--- a/src/app/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/jobs/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -62,22 +62,22 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
       <div>
         <Link
           href="/jobs"
-          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-3"
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-3 group"
         >
-          <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 group-hover:-translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
           </svg>
           <span>Back to Jobs</span>
         </Link>
 
         {/* Main Header Card */}
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-4">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
           <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-start gap-4">
-            <div className={`flex h-14 w-14 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl font-bold text-base border shadow-xs ${companyColor}`}>
+            <div className={`flex h-14 w-14 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl font-bold text-base border shadow-2xs ${companyColor}`}>
               {initials}
             </div>
             <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-              <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white sm:text-3xl">
+              <h1 className="text-2xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white sm:text-3xl">
                 {job.title}
               </h1>
               <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2.5 mt-2 text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
@@ -101,17 +101,17 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
               {/* Badges & Meta */}
               <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mt-3">
                 {job.phEligibility === "yes" ? (
-                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 border border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/50 dark:text-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
+                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 border border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/50 dark:text-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
                     <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500" />
                     PH Eligible
                   </span>
                 ) : job.phEligibility === "no" ? (
-                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-rose-50 text-rose-700 border border-rose-200 dark:bg-rose-950/50 dark:text-rose-300 dark:border-rose-800/60">
+                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-rose-50 text-rose-700 border border-rose-200 dark:bg-rose-950/50 dark:text-rose-300 dark:border-rose-800/60">
                     <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-rose-500" />
                     Not Eligible
                   </span>
                 ) : (
-                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-600 border border-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800/60 dark:text-zinc-400 dark:border-zinc-700/60">
+                  <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-600 border border-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800/60 dark:text-zinc-400 dark:border-zinc-700/60">
                     <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-zinc-400" />
                     PH: Unclear
                   </span>
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
                   href={job.url}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
+                  className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
                 >
                   <span>Listing</span>
                   <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
                   href={job.applyUrl}
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/60 border border-indigo-200 dark:border-indigo-900/60 hover:bg-indigo-100 dark:hover:bg-indigo-900/80 transition-colors"
+                  className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/60 border border-indigo-200 dark:border-indigo-900/60 hover:bg-indigo-100 dark:hover:bg-indigo-900/80 transition-colors"
                 >
                   <span>Apply Page</span>
                   <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Tailored Resumes Section */}
       {job.resumes.length > 0 && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
             <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
               <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
               <span>Tailored Resumes ({job.resumes.length})</span>
             </h2>
           </div>
-          <div className="grid gap-2 sm:grid-cols-2">
+          <div className="grid gap-2.5 sm:grid-cols-2">
             {job.resumes.map((r) => (
               <div
                 key={r.id}
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
                 </div>
                 <Link
                   href={`/resumes/${r.id}`}
-                  className="px-3 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-medium text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-300 bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 border border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60 hover:bg-purple-100 transition-colors"
+                  className="px-3 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-300 bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 border border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60 hover:bg-purple-100 transition-colors"
                 >
                   Edit / Print →
                 </Link>
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Cover Letters Section */}
       {job.coverLetters.length > 0 && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
           <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
             <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M21.75 6.75v10.5a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25h-15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6.75m19.5 0A2.25 2.25 0 0019.5 4.5h-15a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25m19.5 0v.243a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07 1.916l-7.5 4.615a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.36 0L3.32 8.91a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07-1.916V6.75" />
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Description */}
       {job.description && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
           <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
             <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3.75 6.75h16.5M3.75 12h16.5m-16.5 5.25H12" />
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Requirements */}
       {job.requirements && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
           <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
             <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Notes */}
       {job.notes && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/60 bg-amber-50/30 dark:bg-amber-950/20 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-2">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/60 bg-amber-50/30 dark:bg-amber-950/20 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-2">
           <h2 className="text-sm font-bold text-amber-800 dark:text-amber-300 flex items-center gap-2">
             <span>📝 Private Notes</span>
           </h2>
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ export default async function JobDetail({ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: stri
 
       {/* Applications Log */}
       {job.applications.length > 0 && (
-        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+        <section className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
           <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
             <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6 12L3.269 3.126A59.768 59.768 0 0121.485 12 59.77 59.77 0 013.27 20.876L5.999 12zm0 0h7.5" />
diff --git a/src/app/jobs/new/page.tsx b/src/app/jobs/new/page.tsx
index c8b9391..5f2a1af 100644
--- a/src/app/jobs/new/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/jobs/new/page.tsx
@@ -74,21 +74,21 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
       <div>
         <Link
           href="/jobs"
-          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-2"
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-2 group"
         >
-          <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 group-hover:-translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
           </svg>
           <span>Back to Jobs</span>
         </Link>
-        <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Add New Job</h1>
+        <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Add New Job</h1>
         <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
           Provide a job URL or paste the job posting description. AI will automatically extract key details and structured fields.
         </p>
       </div>
 
       {err && (
-        <div className="rounded-xl bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/40 border border-rose-200 dark:border-rose-800/60 p-4 text-sm text-rose-800 dark:text-rose-200 flex items-start gap-3">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/40 border border-rose-200 dark:border-rose-800/60 p-4 text-sm text-rose-800 dark:text-rose-200 flex items-start gap-3 shadow-2xs">
           <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-rose-500 shrink-0 mt-0.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 9v3.75m9-.75a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0zm-9 3.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
           </svg>
@@ -97,14 +97,14 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
       )}
 
       {!parsed ? (
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-6">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-6">
           {/* URL Input */}
           <div className="space-y-2">
-            <label className="block text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200">
+            <label className="block text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">
               Job Listing URL
             </label>
             <div className="relative">
-              <div className="pointer-events-none absolute inset-y-0 left-0 flex items-center pl-3 text-zinc-400">
+              <div className="pointer-events-none absolute inset-y-0 left-0 flex items-center pl-3.5 text-zinc-400">
                 <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                   <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13.19 8.688a4.5 4.5 0 011.242 7.244l-4.5 4.5a4.5 4.5 0 01-6.364-6.364l1.757-1.757m13.35-.622l1.757-1.757a4.5 4.5 0 00-6.364-6.364l-4.5 4.5a4.5 4.5 0 001.242 7.244" />
                 </svg>
@@ -118,21 +118,21 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
               />
             </div>
             <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">
-              Note: Some sites with anti-bot or Cloudflare protection may block scraping; pasting raw text below is recommended.
+              Note: If the site blocks web scraping (Cloudflare, auth walls), paste raw text below for guaranteed extraction.
             </p>
           </div>
 
           {/* Divider */}
           <div className="relative flex items-center justify-center">
             <div className="border-t border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 w-full" />
-            <span className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 px-3 text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400 uppercase tracking-wider absolute">
+            <span className="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 px-3 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-400 uppercase tracking-wider absolute">
               or paste job text
             </span>
           </div>
 
           {/* Textarea */}
           <div className="space-y-2">
-            <label className="block text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200">
+            <label className="block text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">
               Job Description / Posting Text
             </label>
             <textarea
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
             <button
               onClick={parse}
               disabled={busy || (!url && !text)}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-5 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-98 transition-all"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-5 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/25 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed active:scale-98 transition-all"
             >
               {busy ? (
                 <>
@@ -171,11 +171,11 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
           </div>
         </div>
       ) : (
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-6">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-6">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between pb-4 border-b border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80">
             <div>
               <h2 className="text-lg font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-950/80 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400 text-xs">
+                <span className="flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-950/80 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400 text-xs font-bold">
                   ✓
                 </span>
                 Review Extracted Fields
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
             <button
               type="button"
               onClick={() => setParsed(null)}
-              className="text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100"
+              className="text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors"
             >
               ← Edit Raw Text
             </button>
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
             {["title", "company", "url", "applyUrl", "location", "remoteType", "phEligibility", "payMin", "payMax", "payCurrency", "payPeriod", "tags"].map((k) => (
               <div key={k} className="space-y-1">
-                <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300">
+                <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">
                   {FIELD_LABELS[k] || k}
                 </label>
                 <input
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ export default function NewJobPage() {
 
           {["description", "requirements"].map((k) => (
             <div key={k} className="space-y-1">
-              <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300 capitalize">
+              <label className="block text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 capitalize">
                 {k}
               </label>
               <textarea
diff --git a/src/app/jobs/page.tsx b/src/app/jobs/page.tsx
index d12c6a2..b84f97d 100644
--- a/src/app/jobs/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/jobs/page.tsx
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ import Link from "next/link";
 
 export const dynamic = "force-dynamic";
 
-const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"];
+const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"] as const;
 
 const STATUS_CONFIG: Record<
   string,
-  { label: string; bg: string; text: string; border: string; dot: string }
+  { label: string; bg: string; text: string; border: string; dot: string; accentBorder: string }
 > = {
   prospect: {
     label: "Prospect",
@@ -15,55 +15,63 @@ const STATUS_CONFIG: Record<
     text: "text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300",
     border: "border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700",
     dot: "bg-zinc-400 dark:bg-zinc-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-zinc-400 dark:border-l-zinc-500",
   },
   reviewing: {
     label: "Reviewing",
-    bg: "bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/50",
     text: "text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-300",
-    border: "border-amber-200 dark:border-amber-800/60",
+    border: "border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/60",
     dot: "bg-amber-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-amber-500",
   },
   tailoring: {
     label: "Tailoring",
-    bg: "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/50",
     text: "text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-300",
-    border: "border-purple-200 dark:border-purple-800/60",
+    border: "border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60",
     dot: "bg-purple-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-purple-500",
   },
   ready: {
     label: "Ready",
-    bg: "bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/50",
     text: "text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300",
-    border: "border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-800/60",
+    border: "border-blue-200/80 dark:border-blue-900/60",
     dot: "bg-blue-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-blue-500",
   },
   applied: {
     label: "Applied",
-    bg: "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/50",
     text: "text-indigo-700 dark:text-indigo-300",
-    border: "border-indigo-200 dark:border-indigo-800/60",
+    border: "border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-900/60",
     dot: "bg-indigo-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-indigo-500",
   },
   interviewing: {
     label: "Interviewing",
-    bg: "bg-teal-50 dark:bg-teal-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-teal-50 dark:bg-teal-950/50",
     text: "text-teal-700 dark:text-teal-300",
-    border: "border-teal-200 dark:border-teal-800/60",
+    border: "border-teal-200/80 dark:border-teal-900/60",
     dot: "bg-teal-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-teal-500",
   },
   offer: {
     label: "Offer",
-    bg: "bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/50",
     text: "text-emerald-700 dark:text-emerald-300",
-    border: "border-emerald-200 dark:border-emerald-800/60",
+    border: "border-emerald-200/80 dark:border-emerald-900/60",
     dot: "bg-emerald-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-emerald-500",
   },
   rejected: {
     label: "Rejected",
-    bg: "bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/40",
+    bg: "bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/50",
     text: "text-rose-700 dark:text-rose-300",
-    border: "border-rose-200 dark:border-rose-800/60",
+    border: "border-rose-200/80 dark:border-rose-900/60",
     dot: "bg-rose-500",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-rose-500",
   },
   dead: {
     label: "Dead",
@@ -71,6 +79,7 @@ const STATUS_CONFIG: Record<
     text: "text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400",
     border: "border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700/60",
     dot: "bg-zinc-400",
+    accentBorder: "border-l-zinc-400",
   },
 };
 
@@ -101,12 +110,12 @@ function getInitials(name: string) {
   return name.slice(0, 2).toUpperCase();
 }
 
-function pay(j: { payMin: number | null; payMax: number | null; payCurrency: string | null; payPeriod: string | null }) {
-  if (!j.payMin && !j.payMax) return "—";
+function formatCompensation(j: { payMin: number | null; payMax: number | null; payCurrency: string | null; payPeriod: string | null }) {
+  if (!j.payMin && !j.payMax) return null;
   const cur = j.payCurrency === "PHP" ? "₱" : "$";
   const per = j.payPeriod === "hour" ? "/hr" : j.payPeriod === "month" ? "/mo" : j.payPeriod === "year" ? "/yr" : "";
   const fmt = (n: number) => (n >= 1000 ? `${Math.round(n / 1000)}k` : `${n}`);
-  return `${cur}${fmt(j.payMin ?? 0)}${j.payMax ? `–${fmt(j.payMax)}` : ""}${per}`;
+  return `${cur}${fmt(j.payMin ?? 0)}${j.payMax && j.payMax !== j.payMin ? `–${fmt(j.payMax)}` : ""}${per}`;
 }
 
 export default async function JobsPage({ searchParams }: { searchParams: Promise<{ status?: string }> }) {
@@ -125,11 +134,11 @@ export default async function JobsPage({ searchParams }: { searchParams: Promise
 
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
-      {/* Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
+      {/* Header & Page Action */}
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-2 border-b border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+            <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
               Jobs
             </h1>
             <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-700 dark:bg-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-300">
@@ -138,17 +147,25 @@ export default async function JobsPage({ searchParams }: { searchParams: Promise
           </div>
           <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
             {status ? (
-              <span>
-                Filtering by status: <strong className="text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 capitalize">{status}</strong>
+              <span className="flex items-center gap-1.5 flex-wrap">
+                Filtering by status:
+                <strong className="text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 capitalize font-bold">{status}</strong>
+                <Link
+                  href="/jobs"
+                  className="text-indigo-600 hover:text-indigo-500 dark:text-indigo-400 text-xs ml-2 underline underline-offset-2"
+                >
+                  Clear filter
+                </Link>
               </span>
             ) : (
               "All tracked job opportunities across your application pipeline."
             )}
           </p>
         </div>
+
         <Link
           href="/jobs/new"
-          className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 px-4 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-98 transition-all"
+          className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 px-4 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/25 active:scale-98 transition-all shrink-0"
         >
           <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
@@ -157,182 +174,174 @@ export default async function JobsPage({ searchParams }: { searchParams: Promise
         </Link>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Filter Tabs */}
+      {/* Filter Tabs with Active State */}
       <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 overflow-x-auto pb-1 text-xs">
         <Link
           href="/jobs"
           className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all ${
             !status
-              ? "bg-zinc-900 text-white dark:bg-white dark:text-zinc-900 shadow-xs"
-              : "text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800"
+              ? "bg-zinc-900 text-white dark:bg-white dark:text-zinc-900 shadow-xs font-semibold"
+              : "text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/80"
           }`}
         >
-          All ({allJobs.length})
+          All <span className="opacity-75">({allJobs.length})</span>
         </Link>
         {STATUSES.map((s) => {
           const count = countByStatus[s] || 0;
           const isActive = status === s;
+          const config = STATUS_CONFIG[s];
+
           return (
             <Link
               key={s}
               href={`/jobs?status=${s}`}
-              className={`px-2.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg font-medium whitespace-nowrap capitalize transition-all ${
+              className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg font-medium whitespace-nowrap capitalize transition-all ${
                 isActive
                   ? "bg-indigo-600 text-white shadow-xs font-semibold"
-                  : "text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800"
+                  : "text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/80"
               }`}
             >
-              {s} <span className={`ml-1 text-[11px] ${isActive ? "text-indigo-100" : "text-zinc-400"}`}>({count})</span>
+              <span className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full ${isActive ? "bg-white" : config?.dot ?? "bg-zinc-400"}`} />
+              <span>{s}</span>
+              <span className={`text-[11px] ${isActive ? "text-indigo-100" : "text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500"}`}>
+                ({count})
+              </span>
             </Link>
           );
         })}
       </div>
 
-      {/* Jobs Table Card */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-xs overflow-hidden">
-        {jobs.length === 0 ? (
-          <div className="py-16 px-4 text-center">
-            <div className="mx-auto flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-400 mb-3">
-              <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.5}>
-                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 8.006c-.194.165-.42.295-.673.38A23.978 23.978 0 0112 15.75c-2.648 0-5.195-.429-7.577-1.22a2.016 2.016 0 01-.673-.38m0 0A2.18 2.18 0 013 12.489V8.706c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.111 48.111 0 013.413-.387m7.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0013.5 3h-3a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v.894m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0M12 12.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
-              </svg>
-            </div>
-            <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No jobs found</h3>
-            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1 max-w-sm mx-auto">
-              {status
-                ? `There are currently no job listings with status "${status}".`
-                : "Get started by adding your first job opportunity."}
-            </p>
-            <div className="mt-4 flex items-center justify-center gap-3">
-              {status && (
-                <Link
-                  href="/jobs"
-                  className="px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 hover:bg-zinc-200 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700"
-                >
-                  Clear filter
-                </Link>
-              )}
-              <Link
-                href="/jobs/new"
-                className="px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-500 shadow-xs"
-              >
-                + Add Job
-              </Link>
-            </div>
+      {/* Job Cards in 2-Column Grid (Desktop) */}
+      {jobs.length === 0 ? (
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-12 text-center shadow-2xs">
+          <div className="mx-auto flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-400 mb-3">
+            <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.5}>
+              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 8.006c-.194.165-.42.295-.673.38A23.978 23.978 0 0112 15.75c-2.648 0-5.195-.429-7.577-1.22a2.016 2.016 0 01-.673-.38m0 0A2.18 2.18 0 013 12.489V8.706c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.111 48.111 0 013.413-.387m7.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0013.5 3h-3a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v.894m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0M12 12.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
+            </svg>
           </div>
-        ) : (
-          <div className="overflow-x-auto">
-            <table className="w-full text-left text-sm">
-              <thead className="border-b border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-zinc-50/70 dark:bg-zinc-900/50 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
-                <tr>
-                  <th scope="col" className="py-3.5 pl-5 pr-3">Job & Company</th>
-                  <th scope="col" className="py-3.5 px-3">Compensation</th>
-                  <th scope="col" className="py-3.5 px-3">PH Eligibility</th>
-                  <th scope="col" className="py-3.5 px-3">Status</th>
-                  <th scope="col" className="py-3.5 pl-3 pr-5 text-right">Action</th>
-                </tr>
-              </thead>
-              <tbody className="divide-y divide-zinc-100 dark:divide-zinc-800/60 font-normal">
-                {jobs.map((j) => {
-                  const statusInfo = STATUS_CONFIG[j.status] || STATUS_CONFIG.prospect;
-                  const companyColor = getCompanyColor(j.company);
-                  const initials = getInitials(j.company);
+          <h3 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No jobs found</h3>
+          <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1 max-w-sm mx-auto">
+            {status
+              ? `There are currently no job listings with status "${status}".`
+              : "Get started by adding your first job opportunity."}
+          </p>
+          <div className="mt-5 flex items-center justify-center gap-3">
+            {status && (
+              <Link
+                href="/jobs"
+                className="px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 hover:bg-zinc-200 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
+              >
+                Clear filter
+              </Link>
+            )}
+            <Link
+              href="/jobs/new"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+            >
+              + Add Job
+            </Link>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      ) : (
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+          {jobs.map((j) => {
+            const statusInfo = STATUS_CONFIG[j.status] || STATUS_CONFIG.prospect;
+            const companyColor = getCompanyColor(j.company);
+            const initials = getInitials(j.company);
+            const compStr = formatCompensation(j);
 
-                  return (
-                    <tr
-                      key={j.id}
-                      className="hover:bg-zinc-50/80 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/40 transition-colors group"
-                    >
-                      {/* Job & Company with Avatar */}
-                      <td className="py-4 pl-5 pr-3">
-                        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                          <div
-                            className={`flex h-10 w-10 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-xl font-bold text-xs border shadow-2xs ${companyColor}`}
-                          >
-                            {initials}
-                          </div>
-                          <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                            <Link
-                              href={`/jobs/${j.id}`}
-                              className="font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 hover:text-indigo-600 dark:hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors line-clamp-1"
-                            >
-                              {j.title}
-                            </Link>
-                            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-0.5">
-                              <span className="font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">{j.company}</span>
-                              {j.location && (
-                                <>
-                                  <span>·</span>
-                                  <span className="truncate">{j.location}</span>
-                                </>
-                              )}
-                              {j.remoteType && (
-                                <span className="inline-flex items-center px-1.5 py-0.2 rounded text-[10px] font-medium bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300">
-                                  {j.remoteType}
-                                </span>
-                              )}
-                            </div>
-                          </div>
-                        </div>
-                      </td>
+            return (
+              <div
+                key={j.id}
+                className={`relative flex flex-col justify-between rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 border-l-[3.5px] ${statusInfo.accentBorder} bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all duration-200 group`}
+              >
+                <div>
+                  {/* Top Row: Avatar, Title + Company, and Status Badge */}
+                  <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3">
+                    <div className="flex items-start gap-3.5 min-w-0 flex-1">
+                      {/* Company Initials Avatar (Colored Circle) */}
+                      <div
+                        className={`flex h-11 w-11 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full font-bold text-xs border shadow-2xs ${companyColor}`}
+                      >
+                        {initials}
+                      </div>
 
-                      {/* Pay */}
-                      <td className="py-4 px-3 whitespace-nowrap">
-                        <span className="font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">
-                          {pay(j)}
-                        </span>
-                      </td>
-
-                      {/* PH Eligibility */}
-                      <td className="py-4 px-3 whitespace-nowrap">
-                        {j.phEligibility === "yes" ? (
-                          <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 border border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/50 dark:text-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
-                            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500" />
-                            PH Eligible
-                          </span>
-                        ) : j.phEligibility === "no" ? (
-                          <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-rose-50 text-rose-700 border border-rose-200 dark:bg-rose-950/50 dark:text-rose-300 dark:border-rose-800/60">
-                            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-rose-500" />
-                            Not Eligible
-                          </span>
-                        ) : (
-                          <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-600 border border-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800/60 dark:text-zinc-400 dark:border-zinc-700/60">
-                            <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-zinc-400" />
-                            Unverified
-                          </span>
-                        )}
-                      </td>
-
-                      {/* Status Badge */}
-                      <td className="py-4 px-3 whitespace-nowrap">
-                        <span
-                          className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-medium border capitalize ${statusInfo.bg} ${statusInfo.text} ${statusInfo.border}`}
-                        >
-                          <span className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full ${statusInfo.dot}`} />
-                          {j.status}
-                        </span>
-                      </td>
-
-                      {/* View Action Link */}
-                      <td className="py-4 pl-3 pr-5 text-right whitespace-nowrap">
+                      {/* Title & Company/Location */}
+                      <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
                         <Link
                           href={`/jobs/${j.id}`}
-                          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-medium text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:text-indigo-700 dark:hover:text-indigo-300 opacity-80 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
+                          className="font-bold text-base text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors line-clamp-1 block"
                         >
-                          <span>View</span>
-                          <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
-                            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5" />
-                          </svg>
+                          {j.title}
                         </Link>
-                      </td>
-                    </tr>
-                  );
-                })}
-              </tbody>
-            </table>
-          </div>
-        )}
-      </div>
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-0.5 truncate">
+                          <span className="font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 truncate">{j.company}</span>
+                          {j.location && (
+                            <>
+                              <span>·</span>
+                              <span className="truncate">{j.location}</span>
+                            </>
+                          )}
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Status Badge in Top-Right Corner */}
+                    <span
+                      className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold border capitalize shrink-0 ${statusInfo.bg} ${statusInfo.text} ${statusInfo.border}`}
+                    >
+                      <span className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full ${statusInfo.dot}`} />
+                      {j.status}
+                    </span>
+                  </div>
+
+                  {/* Badges & Meta Row (PH Eligibility, Pay, Remote Type) */}
+                  <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mt-4">
+                    {j.phEligibility === "yes" && (
+                      <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[11px] font-semibold bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/60 dark:text-emerald-300 border border-emerald-200/60 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
+                        <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500" />
+                        PH Eligible
+                      </span>
+                    )}
+
+                    {compStr && (
+                      <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[11px] font-semibold bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 border border-zinc-200/60 dark:border-zinc-700/60">
+                        {compStr}
+                      </span>
+                    )}
+
+                    {j.remoteType && (
+                      <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[11px] font-medium bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800/60 text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 capitalize border border-zinc-200/50 dark:border-zinc-700/40">
+                        {j.remoteType}
+                      </span>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Bottom Row: Timestamp + "View Details →" */}
+                <div className="mt-4 pt-3.5 border-t border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800/80 flex items-center justify-between text-xs">
+                  <span className="text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">
+                    Updated{" "}
+                    {new Date(j.updatedAt).toLocaleDateString("en-US", {
+                      month: "short",
+                      day: "numeric",
+                    })}
+                  </span>
+                  <Link
+                    href={`/jobs/${j.id}`}
+                    className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 font-semibold text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:text-indigo-700 dark:hover:text-indigo-300 transition-colors group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform"
+                  >
+                    <span>View Details</span>
+                    <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
+                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5" />
+                    </svg>
+                  </Link>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            );
+          })}
+        </div>
+      )}
     </div>
   );
 }
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index 1da5f06..5c11f71 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -1,79 +1,21 @@
 import type { Metadata } from "next";
-import Link from "next/link";
+import Navbar from "./navbar";
 import "./globals.css";
 
 export const metadata: Metadata = {
-  title: "AI Job Search — Smart Career Tracker & Resume Tailor",
+  title: "JobFlow AI — Smart Career Tracker & Resume Tailor",
   description: "Track job applications, tailor resumes, and optimize your job hunt with AI.",
 };
 
-const nav = [
-  { href: "/", label: "Dashboard" },
-  { href: "/jobs", label: "Jobs" },
-  { href: "/resumes", label: "Resumes" },
-  { href: "/applications", label: "Applications" },
-  { href: "/profile", label: "Profile" },
-  { href: "/report", label: "Report" },
-];
-
 export default function RootLayout({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
   return (
     <html lang="en" className="h-full">
       <body className="min-h-full flex flex-col bg-zinc-50/70 text-zinc-900 dark:bg-zinc-950 dark:text-zinc-100 antialiased selection:bg-indigo-500/20 selection:text-indigo-900 dark:selection:text-indigo-200">
-        <header className="sticky top-0 z-40 border-b border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white/85 dark:bg-zinc-950/85 backdrop-blur-md transition-colors">
-          <div className="mx-auto max-w-6xl px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8">
-            <div className="flex h-16 items-center justify-between gap-4">
-              {/* Logo / Brand */}
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-8">
-                <Link href="/" className="flex items-center gap-2.5 group">
-                  <div className="flex h-9 w-9 items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-tr from-indigo-600 to-violet-500 text-white shadow-md shadow-indigo-500/20 group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform">
-                    <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
-                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z" />
-                    </svg>
-                  </div>
-                  <div className="flex flex-col">
-                    <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
-                      <span className="font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white text-base">JobFlow</span>
-                      <span className="inline-flex items-center px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[10px] font-semibold bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/70 dark:text-indigo-300 border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-800/60">
-                        AI
-                      </span>
-                    </div>
-                    <span className="text-[11px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 -mt-0.5 font-medium hidden sm:inline-block">Job Search Tracker</span>
-                  </div>
-                </Link>
-
-                {/* Main Navigation */}
-                <nav className="flex items-center gap-1">
-                  {nav.map((n) => (
-                    <Link
-                      key={n.href}
-                      href={n.href}
-                      className="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-sm font-medium text-zinc-600 hover:text-zinc-900 hover:bg-zinc-100/80 dark:text-zinc-400 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/60 transition-all"
-                    >
-                      {n.label}
-                    </Link>
-                  ))}
-                </nav>
-              </div>
-
-              {/* Right CTA */}
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                <Link
-                  href="/jobs/new"
-                  className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
-                >
-                  <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.5}>
-                    <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
-                  </svg>
-                  <span>Add Job</span>
-                </Link>
-              </div>
-            </div>
+        <Navbar />
+        <main className="flex-1 w-full md:pl-[56px] lg:pl-[220px] transition-[padding] duration-200">
+          <div className="mx-auto w-full max-w-7xl px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-6 md:py-8 pb-24 md:pb-12">
+            {children}
           </div>
-        </header>
-
-        <main className="flex-1 mx-auto w-full max-w-6xl px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
-          {children}
         </main>
       </body>
     </html>
diff --git a/src/app/navbar.tsx b/src/app/navbar.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a20d3db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/navbar.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,179 @@
+"use client";
+
+import Link from "next/link";
+import { usePathname } from "next/navigation";
+
+interface NavItem {
+  href: string;
+  label: string;
+  shortLabel: string;
+  icon: (active: boolean) => React.ReactNode;
+}
+
+const NAV_ITEMS: NavItem[] = [
+  {
+    href: "/",
+    label: "Dashboard",
+    shortLabel: "Home",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3.75 6A2.25 2.25 0 016 3.75h2.25A2.25 2.25 0 0110.5 6v2.25a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25H6a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6zM3.75 15.75A2.25 2.25 0 016 13.5h2.25a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 013.75 18v-2.25zM13.5 6a2.25 2.25 0 012.25-2.25H18A2.25 2.25 0 0120.25 6v2.25A2.25 2.25 0 0118 10.5h-2.25a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6zM13.5 15.75a2.25 2.25 0 012.25-2.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-2.25A2.25 2.25 0 0113.5 18v-2.25z" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+  {
+    href: "/jobs",
+    label: "Jobs",
+    shortLabel: "Jobs",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 8.006c-.194.165-.42.295-.673.38A23.978 23.978 0 0112 15.75c-2.648 0-5.195-.429-7.577-1.22a2.016 2.016 0 01-.673-.38m0 0A2.18 2.18 0 013 12.489V8.706c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.111 48.111 0 013.413-.387m7.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0013.5 3h-3a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v.894m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0M12 12.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+  {
+    href: "/resumes",
+    label: "Resumes",
+    shortLabel: "Resumes",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+  {
+    href: "/applications",
+    label: "Applications",
+    shortLabel: "Apps",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6 12L3.269 3.126A59.768 59.768 0 0121.485 12 59.77 59.77 0 013.27 20.876L5.999 12zm0 0h7.5" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+  {
+    href: "/profile",
+    label: "Profile",
+    shortLabel: "Profile",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M17.982 18.725A7.488 7.488 0 0012 15.75a7.488 7.488 0 00-5.982 2.975m11.963 0a9 9 0 10-11.963 0m11.963 0A8.966 8.966 0 0112 21a8.966 8.966 0 01-5.982-2.275M15 9.75a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0z" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+  {
+    href: "/report",
+    label: "Report",
+    shortLabel: "Report",
+    icon: () => (
+      <svg className="w-5 h-5 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.9}>
+        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3 13.125C3 12.504 3.504 12 4.125 12h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v6.75C7.5 20.496 6.996 21 6.375 21h-2.25A1.125 1.125 0 013 19.875v-6.75zM9.75 8.625c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v11.25c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V8.625zM16.5 4.125c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25C20.496 3 21 3.504 21 4.125v15.75c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-2.25a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V4.125z" />
+      </svg>
+    ),
+  },
+];
+
+export default function Navbar() {
+  const pathname = usePathname();
+
+  function isActive(href: string) {
+    if (href === "/") {
+      return pathname === "/";
+    }
+    return pathname.startsWith(href);
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      {/* Fixed Left Sidebar (Desktop 220px, Tablet 56px icon-only, Hidden on Mobile) */}
+      <aside className="hidden md:flex flex-col fixed inset-y-0 left-0 z-40 md:w-[56px] lg:w-[220px] bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950 border-r border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 transition-[width] duration-200 select-none">
+        {/* Brand Header */}
+        <div className="h-16 flex items-center px-3 lg:px-4 border-b border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
+          <Link
+            href="/"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2.5 group w-full justify-center lg:justify-start"
+            title="JobFlow AI"
+          >
+            <div className="flex h-9 w-9 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-tr from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-500 text-white shadow-md shadow-indigo-500/20 group-hover:scale-105 transition-all">
+              <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
+                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z" />
+              </svg>
+            </div>
+            <div className="hidden lg:flex flex-col min-w-0">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                <span className="font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white text-base">JobFlow</span>
+                <span className="inline-flex items-center px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-md text-[10px] font-semibold bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/80 dark:text-indigo-300 border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-800/60">
+                  AI
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <span className="text-[11px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 -mt-0.5 font-medium truncate">
+                Job Search Copilot
+              </span>
+            </div>
+          </Link>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Navigation Links */}
+        <nav className="flex-1 py-4 px-2 space-y-1 overflow-y-auto">
+          {NAV_ITEMS.map((item) => {
+            const active = isActive(item.href);
+            return (
+              <Link
+                key={item.href}
+                href={item.href}
+                title={item.label}
+                className={`group flex items-center gap-3 px-2.5 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-xs sm:text-sm transition-all duration-150 justify-center lg:justify-start ${
+                  active
+                    ? "border-l-[3px] border-indigo-600 bg-indigo-50/80 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/50 dark:text-indigo-300 dark:border-indigo-400 font-semibold shadow-2xs"
+                    : "border-l-[3px] border-transparent text-zinc-600 hover:text-zinc-900 hover:bg-zinc-100/70 dark:text-zinc-400 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/50 font-medium"
+                }`}
+              >
+                <div className={`${active ? "text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400" : "text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 group-hover:text-zinc-900 dark:group-hover:text-zinc-100"} transition-colors`}>
+                  {item.icon(active)}
+                </div>
+                <span className="hidden lg:inline truncate">{item.label}</span>
+              </Link>
+            );
+          })}
+        </nav>
+
+        {/* Bottom Prominent "+ Add Job" Button */}
+        <div className="p-2 lg:p-3 border-t border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
+          <Link
+            href="/jobs/new"
+            title="Add Job"
+            className="flex items-center justify-center gap-2 w-full py-2.5 px-3 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/25 active:scale-95 transition-all"
+          >
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.5}>
+              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
+            </svg>
+            <span className="hidden lg:inline whitespace-nowrap">Add Job</span>
+          </Link>
+        </div>
+      </aside>
+
+      {/* Bottom Tab Bar (Mobile Only, Fixed Bottom) */}
+      <nav className="md:hidden fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 z-50 bg-white/95 dark:bg-zinc-950/95 backdrop-blur-lg border-t border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 px-2 py-1.5 flex items-center justify-around select-none shadow-lg">
+        {NAV_ITEMS.map((item) => {
+          const active = isActive(item.href);
+          return (
+            <Link
+              key={item.href}
+              href={item.href}
+              className={`flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-1 px-2 rounded-xl text-[10px] font-medium transition-all ${
+                active
+                  ? "text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 font-semibold"
+                  : "text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100"
+              }`}
+            >
+              <div className={`p-1 rounded-lg transition-colors ${active ? "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/80 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400" : ""}`}>
+                {item.icon(active)}
+              </div>
+              <span className="mt-0.5 tracking-tight">{item.shortLabel}</span>
+            </Link>
+          );
+        })}
+      </nav>
+    </>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 681ad3e..6792652 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import Link from "next/link";
 
 export const dynamic = "force-dynamic";
 
-const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"];
+const STATUSES = ["prospect", "reviewing", "tailoring", "ready", "applied", "interviewing", "offer", "rejected", "dead"] as const;
 
 const STAGE_CONFIG: Record<
   string,
@@ -11,82 +11,109 @@ const STAGE_CONFIG: Record<
 > = {
   prospect: {
     label: "Prospect",
-    description: "Saved positions",
+    description: "Saved roles",
     color: "bg-zinc-400 dark:bg-zinc-500",
     badge: "bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-700 dark:bg-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-300",
-    border: "border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800/40",
+    border: "border-zinc-200/90 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-zinc-50/90 dark:bg-zinc-800/50",
   },
   reviewing: {
     label: "Reviewing",
     description: "Evaluating fit",
     color: "bg-amber-500",
-    badge: "bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-950/80 dark:text-amber-300",
-    border: "border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/60 hover:border-amber-400 dark:hover:border-amber-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-amber-50/50 dark:bg-amber-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-amber-50 text-amber-700 dark:bg-amber-950/70 dark:text-amber-300 border border-amber-200/60 dark:border-amber-900/60",
+    border: "border-amber-200/80 dark:border-amber-900/50 hover:border-amber-400 dark:hover:border-amber-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-amber-50/60 dark:bg-amber-950/30",
   },
   tailoring: {
     label: "Tailoring",
-    description: "Customizing resume",
+    description: "Customizing CV",
     color: "bg-purple-500",
-    badge: "bg-purple-100 text-purple-800 dark:bg-purple-950/80 dark:text-purple-300",
-    border: "border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/60 hover:border-purple-400 dark:hover:border-purple-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-purple-50/50 dark:bg-purple-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-purple-50 text-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-950/70 dark:text-purple-300 border border-purple-200/60 dark:border-purple-900/60",
+    border: "border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-900/50 hover:border-purple-400 dark:hover:border-purple-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-purple-50/60 dark:bg-purple-950/30",
   },
   ready: {
     label: "Ready",
     description: "Ready to submit",
     color: "bg-blue-500",
-    badge: "bg-blue-100 text-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-950/80 dark:text-blue-300",
-    border: "border-blue-200/80 dark:border-blue-900/60 hover:border-blue-400 dark:hover:border-blue-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-blue-50/50 dark:bg-blue-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-950/70 dark:text-blue-300 border border-blue-200/60 dark:border-blue-900/60",
+    border: "border-blue-200/80 dark:border-blue-900/50 hover:border-blue-400 dark:hover:border-blue-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-blue-50/60 dark:bg-blue-950/30",
   },
   applied: {
     label: "Applied",
-    description: "Application sent",
+    description: "Submitted",
     color: "bg-indigo-500",
-    badge: "bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-800 dark:bg-indigo-950/80 dark:text-indigo-300",
-    border: "border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-900/60 hover:border-indigo-400 dark:hover:border-indigo-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-indigo-50/50 dark:bg-indigo-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/70 dark:text-indigo-300 border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-900/60",
+    border: "border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-900/50 hover:border-indigo-400 dark:hover:border-indigo-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-indigo-50/60 dark:bg-indigo-950/30",
   },
   interviewing: {
     label: "Interviewing",
     description: "In discussions",
     color: "bg-teal-500",
-    badge: "bg-teal-100 text-teal-800 dark:bg-teal-950/80 dark:text-teal-300",
-    border: "border-teal-200/80 dark:border-teal-900/60 hover:border-teal-400 dark:hover:border-teal-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-teal-50/50 dark:bg-teal-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-teal-50 text-teal-700 dark:bg-teal-950/70 dark:text-teal-300 border border-teal-200/60 dark:border-teal-900/60",
+    border: "border-teal-200/80 dark:border-teal-900/50 hover:border-teal-400 dark:hover:border-teal-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-teal-50/60 dark:bg-teal-950/30",
   },
   offer: {
     label: "Offer",
     description: "Offer received",
     color: "bg-emerald-500",
-    badge: "bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800 dark:bg-emerald-950/80 dark:text-emerald-300",
-    border: "border-emerald-200/80 dark:border-emerald-900/60 hover:border-emerald-400 dark:hover:border-emerald-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-emerald-50/50 dark:bg-emerald-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/70 dark:text-emerald-300 border border-emerald-200/60 dark:border-emerald-900/60",
+    border: "border-emerald-200/80 dark:border-emerald-900/50 hover:border-emerald-400 dark:hover:border-emerald-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-emerald-50/60 dark:bg-emerald-950/30",
   },
   rejected: {
     label: "Rejected",
     description: "Not selected",
     color: "bg-rose-500",
-    badge: "bg-rose-100 text-rose-800 dark:bg-rose-950/80 dark:text-rose-300",
-    border: "border-rose-200/80 dark:border-rose-900/60 hover:border-rose-400 dark:hover:border-rose-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-rose-50/50 dark:bg-rose-950/20",
+    badge: "bg-rose-50 text-rose-700 dark:bg-rose-950/70 dark:text-rose-300 border border-rose-200/60 dark:border-rose-900/60",
+    border: "border-rose-200/80 dark:border-rose-900/50 hover:border-rose-400 dark:hover:border-rose-600",
+    bgActive: "bg-rose-50/60 dark:bg-rose-950/30",
   },
   dead: {
     label: "Dead",
-    description: "Closed / Inactive",
+    description: "Inactive / Stale",
     color: "bg-zinc-400",
-    badge: "bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-600 dark:bg-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-400",
+    badge: "bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-600 dark:bg-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-400 border border-zinc-200/60 dark:border-zinc-700/60",
     border: "border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:border-zinc-400 dark:hover:border-zinc-600",
-    bgActive: "bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800/30",
+    bgActive: "bg-zinc-50/70 dark:bg-zinc-800/40",
   },
 };
 
+function getCompanyColor(name: string) {
+  const colors = [
+    "bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-700 border-indigo-200 dark:bg-indigo-950/80 dark:text-indigo-300 dark:border-indigo-800",
+    "bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950/80 dark:text-violet-300 dark:border-violet-800",
+    "bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 border-blue-200 dark:bg-blue-950/80 dark:text-blue-300 dark:border-blue-800",
+    "bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/80 dark:text-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800",
+    "bg-amber-100 text-amber-700 border-amber-200 dark:bg-amber-950/80 dark:text-amber-300 dark:border-amber-800",
+    "bg-rose-100 text-rose-700 border-rose-200 dark:bg-rose-950/80 dark:text-rose-300 dark:border-rose-800",
+    "bg-teal-100 text-teal-700 border-teal-200 dark:bg-teal-950/80 dark:text-teal-300 dark:border-teal-800",
+    "bg-cyan-100 text-cyan-700 border-cyan-200 dark:bg-cyan-950/80 dark:text-cyan-300 dark:border-cyan-800",
+  ];
+  let hash = 0;
+  for (let i = 0; i < (name || "").length; i++) {
+    hash = name.charCodeAt(i) + ((hash << 5) - hash);
+  }
+  return colors[Math.abs(hash) % colors.length];
+}
+
+function getInitials(name: string) {
+  if (!name) return "?";
+  const parts = name.trim().split(/\s+/);
+  if (parts.length >= 2) {
+    return (parts[0][0] + parts[1][0]).toUpperCase();
+  }
+  return name.slice(0, 2).toUpperCase();
+}
+
 export default async function Dashboard() {
   const jobs = await prisma.job.findMany({
     orderBy: { updatedAt: "desc" },
-    take: 5,
+    take: 6,
   });
   const totalJobsCount = await prisma.job.count();
   const allJobs = await prisma.job.findMany({ select: { status: true, phEligibility: true } });
@@ -95,219 +122,328 @@ export default async function Dashboard() {
   const byStatus = Object.fromEntries(STATUSES.map((s) => [s, allJobs.filter((j) => j.status === s).length]));
   const phYes = allJobs.filter((j) => j.phEligibility === "yes").length;
 
+  const activeCount =
+    (byStatus.reviewing ?? 0) +
+    (byStatus.tailoring ?? 0) +
+    (byStatus.ready ?? 0) +
+    (byStatus.applied ?? 0) +
+    (byStatus.interviewing ?? 0) +
+    (byStatus.offer ?? 0);
+  const activePercent = totalJobsCount > 0 ? Math.round((activeCount / totalJobsCount) * 100) : 0;
+
   const statCards = [
     {
       label: "Total Jobs Tracked",
       value: totalJobsCount,
-      sub: "All pipeline opportunities",
+      sub: "Pipeline opportunities",
+      gradient: "from-indigo-500/[0.08] via-indigo-500/[0.02] to-transparent dark:from-indigo-500/[0.14] dark:to-transparent",
+      iconBorder: "border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-800/60 bg-indigo-50/80 dark:bg-indigo-950/60 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400",
       icon: (
-        <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+        <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
           <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 8.006c-.194.165-.42.295-.673.38A23.978 23.978 0 0112 15.75c-2.648 0-5.195-.429-7.577-1.22a2.016 2.016 0 01-.673-.38m0 0A2.18 2.18 0 013 12.489V8.706c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.111 48.111 0 013.413-.387m7.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0013.5 3h-3a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v.894m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0M12 12.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
         </svg>
       ),
-      iconBg: "bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-950/60 border-indigo-100 dark:border-indigo-900/50",
     },
     {
       label: "PH-Eligible Roles",
       value: phYes,
-      sub: `${totalJobsCount > 0 ? Math.round((phYes / totalJobsCount) * 100) : 0}% of all positions`,
+      sub: `${totalJobsCount > 0 ? Math.round((phYes / totalJobsCount) * 100) : 0}% of all tracked positions`,
+      gradient: "from-emerald-500/[0.08] via-emerald-500/[0.02] to-transparent dark:from-emerald-500/[0.14] dark:to-transparent",
+      iconBorder: "border-emerald-200/80 dark:border-emerald-800/60 bg-emerald-50/80 dark:bg-emerald-950/60 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400",
       icon: (
-        <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+        <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
           <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
         </svg>
       ),
-      iconBg: "bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/60 border-emerald-100 dark:border-emerald-900/50",
     },
     {
       label: "Tailored Resumes",
       value: resumes,
-      sub: "AI-customized versions",
+      sub: "AI-customized CV documents",
+      gradient: "from-purple-500/[0.08] via-purple-500/[0.02] to-transparent dark:from-purple-500/[0.14] dark:to-transparent",
+      iconBorder: "border-purple-200/80 dark:border-purple-800/60 bg-purple-50/80 dark:bg-purple-950/60 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400",
       icon: (
-        <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+        <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
           <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
         </svg>
       ),
-      iconBg: "bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 border-purple-100 dark:border-purple-900/50",
     },
     {
       label: "Applications Sent",
       value: apps,
-      sub: "Active submissions",
+      sub: "Logged submissions",
+      gradient: "from-blue-500/[0.08] via-blue-500/[0.02] to-transparent dark:from-blue-500/[0.14] dark:to-transparent",
+      iconBorder: "border-blue-200/80 dark:border-blue-800/60 bg-blue-50/80 dark:bg-blue-950/60 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400",
       icon: (
-        <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+        <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
           <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6 12L3.269 3.126A59.768 59.768 0 0121.485 12 59.77 59.77 0 013.27 20.876L5.999 12zm0 0h7.5" />
         </svg>
       ),
-      iconBg: "bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/60 border-blue-100 dark:border-blue-900/50",
     },
   ];
 
   return (
-    <div className="space-y-8">
-      {/* Header & Quick Action */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-2 border-b border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
+    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 items-start">
+      {/* LEFT COLUMN (2/3 width) */}
+      <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-8">
+        {/* Large Bold Greeting Heading */}
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Dashboard</h1>
-          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
-            Track applications, monitor your hiring pipeline, and tailor resumes with AI.
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1.5">
+            <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/70 dark:text-emerald-300 border border-emerald-200/60 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
+              <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500 animate-pulse" />
+              Pipeline Live
+            </span>
+            <span className="text-xs text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">·</span>
+            <span className="text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+              {activeCount} active opportunities
+            </span>
+          </div>
+          <h1 className="text-3xl sm:text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+            Good morning
+          </h1>
+          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1 max-w-xl leading-relaxed">
+            Monitor active hiring stages, manage candidate positioning, and tailor resumes with AI across your job search pipeline.
           </p>
         </div>
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-          <Link
-            href="/jobs"
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-sm font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-200 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/60 shadow-xs transition-all"
-          >
-            <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
-              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3.75 6.75h16.5M3.75 12h16.5m-16.5 5.25h16.5" />
-            </svg>
-            <span>View all jobs</span>
-          </Link>
-          <Link
-            href="/jobs/new"
-            className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-98 transition-all"
-          >
-            <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
-              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
-            </svg>
-            <span>Add Job (AI parse)</span>
-          </Link>
-        </div>
-      </div>
 
-      {/* Stat Cards Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
-        {statCards.map((card) => (
-          <div
-            key={card.label}
-            className="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-xs transition-all hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700"
-          >
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-              <span className="text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
-                {card.label}
-              </span>
-              <div className={`flex h-9 w-9 items-center justify-center rounded-xl border ${card.iconBg}`}>
-                {card.icon}
+        {/* 2x2 Stat Cards Grid */}
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+          {statCards.map((card) => (
+            <div
+              key={card.label}
+              className={`relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 bg-gradient-to-b ${card.gradient} p-5 shadow-2xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all duration-200 group`}
+            >
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                <span className="text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+                  {card.label}
+                </span>
+                <div className={`flex h-9 w-9 items-center justify-center rounded-xl border ${card.iconBorder} group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform`}>
+                  {card.icon}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+              <div className="mt-3 flex items-baseline gap-2">
+                <span className="text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+                  {card.value}
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
+                {card.sub}
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Horizontal Pipeline Section with Stepper-Style Funnel Bar */}
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-6">
+          <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-3">
+            <div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <h2 className="text-lg font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Application Pipeline</h2>
+                <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[11px] font-semibold bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-950/70 dark:text-indigo-300 border border-indigo-200/60 dark:border-indigo-800/60">
+                  {activePercent}% In Funnel
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-0.5">
+                Horizontal funnel flow across active stages
+              </p>
+            </div>
+            <div className="text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 flex items-center gap-2">
+              <span>{totalJobsCount} Total</span>
+              <span>·</span>
+              <span className="text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 font-semibold">{activeCount} Active</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Stepper-Style Horizontal Funnel Segment Bar */}
+          <div className="space-y-3">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 w-full bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800/80 p-1.5 rounded-2xl">
+              {STATUSES.map((s) => {
+                const count = byStatus[s] ?? 0;
+                const config = STAGE_CONFIG[s];
+                const widthPercent = totalJobsCount > 0 ? (count / totalJobsCount) * 100 : 100 / STATUSES.length;
+                const minWidth = count > 0 ? Math.max(widthPercent, 7) : 4;
+
+                return (
+                  <Link
+                    key={s}
+                    href={`/jobs?status=${s}`}
+                    title={`${config.label}: ${count} jobs`}
+                    style={{ flexGrow: count > 0 ? minWidth : 1 }}
+                    className={`group/bar relative h-7 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 flex items-center justify-center text-[11px] font-bold ${
+                      count > 0
+                        ? `${config.color} text-white shadow-xs hover:brightness-110`
+                        : "bg-zinc-200/70 dark:bg-zinc-700/50 text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 hover:bg-zinc-300 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700"
+                    }`}
+                  >
+                    {count > 0 && (
+                      <span className="drop-shadow-xs truncate px-1">
+                        {count}
+                      </span>
+                    )}
+                  </Link>
+                );
+              })}
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Funnel Phase Labels */}
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-[11px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 px-1 font-medium">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-amber-500" />
+                <span>Sourcing & Prep ({ (byStatus.prospect ?? 0) + (byStatus.reviewing ?? 0) + (byStatus.tailoring ?? 0) })</span>
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-indigo-500" />
+                <span>Active Funnel ({ (byStatus.ready ?? 0) + (byStatus.applied ?? 0) + (byStatus.interviewing ?? 0) })</span>
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500" />
+                <span>Outcomes ({ (byStatus.offer ?? 0) + (byStatus.rejected ?? 0) + (byStatus.dead ?? 0) })</span>
               </div>
             </div>
-            <div className="mt-3 flex items-baseline gap-2">
-              <span className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
-                {card.value}
-              </span>
-            </div>
-            <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
-              {card.sub}
-            </p>
           </div>
-        ))}
-      </div>
 
-      {/* Visual Pipeline Section */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-5">
-        <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-2">
-          <div>
-            <h2 className="text-lg font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Application Pipeline</h2>
-            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">Click any stage to filter jobs by status</p>
-          </div>
-          <div className="text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">
-            {totalJobsCount} total opportunities
-          </div>
-        </div>
+          {/* Interactive Stage Overview Grid */}
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 gap-2.5 pt-2">
+            {STATUSES.map((s) => {
+              const count = byStatus[s] ?? 0;
+              const config = STAGE_CONFIG[s];
+              const hasItems = count > 0;
 
-        {/* Pipeline Stage Cards */}
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-9 gap-2.5">
-          {STATUSES.map((s) => {
-            const count = byStatus[s] ?? 0;
-            const config = STAGE_CONFIG[s] || {
-              label: s,
-              description: "",
-              color: "bg-zinc-400",
-              badge: "bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-700",
-              border: "border-zinc-200",
-              bgActive: "bg-zinc-50",
-            };
-            const hasItems = count > 0;
-
-            return (
-              <Link
-                key={s}
-                href={`/jobs?status=${s}`}
-                className={`group flex flex-col justify-between p-3 rounded-xl border transition-all ${
-                  config.border
-                } ${
-                  hasItems
-                    ? `${config.bgActive} shadow-xs hover:shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5`
-                    : "bg-zinc-50/50 dark:bg-zinc-900/40 opacity-75 hover:opacity-100"
-                }`}
-              >
-                <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
-                  <span className={`w-2 h-2 rounded-full ${config.color}`} />
+              return (
+                <Link
+                  key={s}
+                  href={`/jobs?status=${s}`}
+                  className={`group relative flex items-center justify-between p-3 rounded-xl border transition-all duration-150 ${
+                    config.border
+                  } ${
+                    hasItems
+                      ? `${config.bgActive} shadow-2xs hover:shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5`
+                      : "bg-zinc-50/50 dark:bg-zinc-900/40 opacity-70 hover:opacity-100 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/40"
+                  }`}
+                >
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5 min-w-0">
+                    <span className={`w-2.5 h-2.5 rounded-full shrink-0 ${config.color}`} />
+                    <div className="min-w-0">
+                      <div className="text-xs font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 capitalize group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors truncate">
+                        {config.label}
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="text-[10px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 truncate">
+                        {config.description}
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
                   <span
-                    className={`inline-flex items-center justify-center min-w-[20px] h-5 px-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold ${
+                    className={`inline-flex items-center justify-center min-w-[22px] h-5 px-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold shrink-0 ${
                       hasItems ? config.badge : "text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-600 bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800"
                     }`}
                   >
                     {count}
                   </span>
-                </div>
-                <div>
-                  <div className="text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 capitalize group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors">
-                    {config.label}
-                  </div>
-                  <div className="text-[10px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 truncate mt-0.5">
-                    {config.description}
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </Link>
-            );
-          })}
+                </Link>
+              );
+            })}
+          </div>
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Recent Jobs Preview */}
-      {jobs.length > 0 && (
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-4">
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-            <h2 className="text-lg font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Recently Updated Jobs</h2>
-            <Link href="/jobs" className="text-xs font-medium text-indigo-600 hover:text-indigo-500 dark:text-indigo-400 dark:hover:text-indigo-300">
+      {/* RIGHT COLUMN (1/3 width, Sticky Sidebar) */}
+      <div className="lg:col-span-1 space-y-6 lg:sticky lg:top-8 self-start">
+        {/* "Quick Add" Card */}
+        <div className="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border border-indigo-200/80 dark:border-indigo-900/60 bg-gradient-to-b from-indigo-50/90 via-white to-white dark:from-indigo-950/40 dark:via-zinc-900 dark:to-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+            <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-indigo-600 text-white shadow-md shadow-indigo-500/25 shrink-0">
+              <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
+                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
+              </svg>
+            </div>
+            <div>
+              <h3 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Quick Add Job</h3>
+              <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">AI-powered parser</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <p className="text-xs text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-300 leading-relaxed">
+            Paste a listing URL or raw job description. JobFlow AI extracts titles, compensation, PH eligibility, and requirements automatically.
+          </p>
+
+          <Link
+            href="/jobs/new"
+            className="flex items-center justify-center gap-2 w-full py-3 px-4 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-md shadow-indigo-500/25 active:scale-98 transition-all"
+          >
+            <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.5}>
+              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
+            </svg>
+            <span>+ Add New Position</span>
+          </Link>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Compact Activity Feed */}
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
+          <div className="flex items-center justify-between pb-3 border-b border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800/80">
+            <div>
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Recent Activity</h3>
+              <p className="text-[11px] text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">Latest pipeline updates</p>
+            </div>
+            <Link
+              href="/jobs"
+              className="text-xs font-semibold text-indigo-600 hover:text-indigo-500 dark:text-indigo-400 transition-colors"
+            >
               View all ({totalJobsCount}) →
             </Link>
           </div>
-          <div className="divide-y divide-zinc-100 dark:divide-zinc-800/80">
-            {jobs.map((j) => (
-              <div key={j.id} className="py-3 flex items-center justify-between gap-4 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 group">
-                <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
+
+          {jobs.length === 0 ? (
+            <div className="py-8 text-center">
+              <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400">No jobs tracked yet.</p>
+              <Link
+                href="/jobs/new"
+                className="text-xs font-semibold text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:underline mt-1 inline-block"
+              >
+                Add your first job →
+              </Link>
+            </div>
+          ) : (
+            <div className="divide-y divide-zinc-100 dark:divide-zinc-800/80">
+              {jobs.map((j) => {
+                const companyColor = getCompanyColor(j.company);
+                const initials = getInitials(j.company);
+                const stage = STAGE_CONFIG[j.status] || STAGE_CONFIG.prospect;
+
+                return (
                   <Link
+                    key={j.id}
                     href={`/jobs/${j.id}`}
-                    className="font-medium text-sm text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors truncate block"
+                    className="py-3 first:pt-1 last:pb-1 flex items-center justify-between gap-3 group hover:bg-zinc-50/80 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/40 px-2 -mx-2 rounded-xl transition-colors"
                   >
-                    {j.title}
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-3 min-w-0 flex-1">
+                      <div
+                        className={`flex h-9 w-9 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-xl font-bold text-[11px] border shadow-2xs ${companyColor}`}
+                      >
+                        {initials}
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
+                        <div className="font-semibold text-xs text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors truncate">
+                          {j.title}
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="text-[11px] text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 truncate mt-0.5">
+                          {j.company} {j.location ? `· ${j.location}` : ""}
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <span
+                      className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[10px] font-semibold capitalize shrink-0 ${stage.badge}`}
+                    >
+                      <span className={`w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full ${stage.color}`} />
+                      {j.status}
+                    </span>
                   </Link>
-                  <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-0.5">
-                    {j.company} · {j.location ?? "Remote"}
-                  </p>
-                </div>
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-3 shrink-0">
-                  <span
-                    className={`inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium capitalize ${
-                      STAGE_CONFIG[j.status]?.badge ?? "bg-zinc-100 text-zinc-700"
-                    }`}
-                  >
-                    {j.status}
-                  </span>
-                  <Link
-                    href={`/jobs/${j.id}`}
-                    className="p-1 text-zinc-400 hover:text-zinc-600 dark:hover:text-zinc-300 transition-colors"
-                  >
-                    <svg className="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
-                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5" />
-                    </svg>
-                  </Link>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            ))}
-          </div>
+                );
+              })}
+            </div>
+          )}
         </div>
-      )}
+      </div>
     </div>
   );
 }
diff --git a/src/app/profile/profile-editor.tsx b/src/app/profile/profile-editor.tsx
index 0dfe713..e4b9a90 100644
--- a/src/app/profile/profile-editor.tsx
+++ b/src/app/profile/profile-editor.tsx
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
       <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-4 border-b border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80">
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Profile & AI Knowledge Base</h1>
+            <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Profile & AI Knowledge Base</h1>
             {saved ? (
               <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 border border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/50 dark:text-emerald-300 dark:border-emerald-800/60">
                 <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-emerald-500" />
@@ -71,10 +71,10 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
         <button
           onClick={save}
           disabled={saved || saving}
-          className={`inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-5 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-sm font-semibold text-white transition-all shadow-sm ${
+          className={`inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-5 py-2.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white transition-all shadow-sm shrink-0 ${
             saved
               ? "bg-zinc-400 dark:bg-zinc-700 opacity-60 cursor-default"
-              : "bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+              : "bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
           }`}
         >
           {saving ? (
@@ -96,8 +96,8 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
         </button>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Section 1: Contact Information */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-4">
+      {/* Section 1: Personal Information */}
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
         <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
           <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-indigo-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M15.75 6a3.75 3.75 0 11-7.5 0 3.75 3.75 0 017.5 0zM4.501 20.118a7.5 7.5 0 0114.998 0A17.933 17.933 0 0112 21.75c-2.676 0-5.216-.584-7.499-1.632z" />
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
       </div>
 
       {/* Section 2: Online Presence & Links */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-4">
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-4">
         <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
           <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-violet-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M13.19 8.688a4.5 4.5 0 011.242 7.244l-4.5 4.5a4.5 4.5 0 01-6.364-6.364l1.757-1.757m13.35-.622l1.757-1.757a4.5 4.5 0 00-6.364-6.364l-4.5 4.5a4.5 4.5 0 001.242 7.244" />
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
       </div>
 
       {/* Section 3: Summary */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
         <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
           <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-amber-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
       </div>
 
       {/* Section 4: Skills (JSON) */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
         <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
           <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-teal-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M17.25 6.75L22.5 12l-5.25 5.25m-10.5 0L1.5 12l5.25-5.25m7.5-3l-4.5 16.5" />
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ export default function ProfileEditor({ profile }: { profile: P }) {
       </div>
 
       {/* Section 5: Work History (JSON) */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-xs space-y-3">
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-6 shadow-2xs space-y-3">
         <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
           <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
             <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M20.25 14.15v4.25c0 1.094-.787 2.036-1.872 2.18-2.087.277-4.216.42-6.378.42s-4.291-.143-6.378-.42c-1.085-.144-1.872-1.086-1.872-2.18v-4.25m16.5 0a2.18 2.18 0 00.75-1.661V8.706c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.114 48.114 0 00-3.413-.387m4.5 8.006c-.194.165-.42.295-.673.38A23.978 23.978 0 0112 15.75c-2.648 0-5.195-.429-7.577-1.22a2.016 2.016 0 01-.673-.38m0 0A2.18 2.18 0 013 12.489V8.706c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.111 48.111 0 013.413-.387m7.5 0V5.25A2.25 2.25 0 0013.5 3h-3a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v.894m7.5 0a48.667 48.667 0 00-7.5 0M12 12.75h.008v.008H12v-.008z" />
diff --git a/src/app/report/page.tsx b/src/app/report/page.tsx
index c2c9d98..5e9b8b9 100644
--- a/src/app/report/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/report/page.tsx
@@ -5,38 +5,58 @@ export const dynamic = "force-dynamic";
 export default async function ReportPage() {
   const jobs = await prisma.job.findMany({ orderBy: [{ status: "asc" }, { company: "asc" }] });
   const apps = await prisma.application.findMany({ include: { job: true }, orderBy: { createdAt: "desc" } });
-  const now = new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 10);
+  const now = new Date().toLocaleDateString("en-US", { month: "short", day: "numeric", year: "numeric" });
   const applied = jobs.filter((j) => ["applied", "interviewing", "offer"].includes(j.status)).length;
 
   return (
     <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto space-y-6 print:text-black">
-      <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+      {/* Report Header */}
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-4 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800">
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold">Job Search Report</h1>
-          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500">Generated {now} · {jobs.length} tracked · {applied} in application pipeline</p>
+          <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Job Search Pipeline Report</h1>
+          <p className="text-sm text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1">
+            Generated on {now} · {jobs.length} total tracked positions · {applied} active in application funnel
+          </p>
         </div>
-        <button className="print:hidden rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 px-4 py-2 text-sm">
-          Use browser Print (Ctrl+P) to save as PDF
+        <button
+          onClick={() => {}}
+          className="print:hidden inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-700 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 px-4 py-2 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-200 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800 shadow-2xs transition-colors shrink-0"
+        >
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6.72 13.829c-.24.03-.48.062-.72.096m.72-.096a42.415 42.415 0 0110.56 0m-10.56 0L6.34 18m10.94-4.171c.24.03.48.062.72.096m-.72-.096L17.66 18m0 0l.229 2.523a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.12 1.227H7.231c-.662 0-1.18-.568-1.12-1.227L6.34 18m11.318 0h1.091A2.25 2.25 0 0021 15.75V9.456c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.055 48.055 0 00-1.913-.247M6.34 18H5.25A2.25 2.25 0 013 15.75V9.456c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.041 48.041 0 011.913-.247m10.5 0a48.536 48.536 0 00-10.5 0m10.5 0V3.375c0-.621-.504-1.125-1.125-1.125h-8.25c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v3.659M18 10.5h.008v.008H18V10.5zm-3 0h.008v.008H15V10.5z" />
+          </svg>
+          <span>Print / Save as PDF (Ctrl+P)</span>
         </button>
       </div>
 
-      <section>
-        <h2 className="font-semibold mb-2">All jobs</h2>
-        <div className="overflow-x-auto rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800">
-          <table className="w-full text-sm bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900">
-            <thead className="text-left text-zinc-500 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800">
-              <tr><th className="p-2">Company</th><th className="p-2">Title</th><th className="p-2">Pay</th><th className="p-2">PH?</th><th className="p-2">Status</th></tr>
+      {/* Jobs Overview Table */}
+      <section className="space-y-3">
+        <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">All Tracked Positions ({jobs.length})</h2>
+        <div className="overflow-x-auto rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-2xs">
+          <table className="w-full text-left text-sm">
+            <thead className="border-b border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-zinc-50/70 dark:bg-zinc-900/60 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+              <tr>
+                <th scope="col" className="py-3 px-4">Company</th>
+                <th scope="col" className="py-3 px-4">Role Title</th>
+                <th scope="col" className="py-3 px-4">Compensation</th>
+                <th scope="col" className="py-3 px-4">PH Status</th>
+                <th scope="col" className="py-3 px-4">Stage</th>
+              </tr>
             </thead>
-            <tbody>
+            <tbody className="divide-y divide-zinc-100 dark:divide-zinc-800/60">
               {jobs.map((j) => (
-                <tr key={j.id} className="border-b border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800">
-                  <td className="p-2">{j.company}</td>
-                  <td className="p-2">{j.title}</td>
-                  <td className="p-2 whitespace-nowrap">
+                <tr key={j.id} className="hover:bg-zinc-50/60 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/30 transition-colors">
+                  <td className="py-3 px-4 font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">{j.company}</td>
+                  <td className="py-3 px-4 text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200">{j.title}</td>
+                  <td className="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400">
                     {j.payMin ? `${j.payCurrency === "PHP" ? "₱" : "$"}${j.payMin}${j.payMax && j.payMax !== j.payMin ? `–${j.payMax}` : ""}/${j.payPeriod === "hour" ? "hr" : j.payPeriod === "month" ? "mo" : "yr"}` : "—"}
                   </td>
-                  <td className="p-2">{j.phEligibility}</td>
-                  <td className="p-2">{j.status}</td>
+                  <td className="py-3 px-4 capitalize text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400">{j.phEligibility}</td>
+                  <td className="py-3 px-4">
+                    <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 capitalize">
+                      {j.status}
+                    </span>
+                  </td>
                 </tr>
               ))}
             </tbody>
@@ -44,16 +64,26 @@ export default async function ReportPage() {
         </div>
       </section>
 
+      {/* Applications Submissions */}
       {apps.length > 0 && (
-        <section>
-          <h2 className="font-semibold mb-2">Applications</h2>
-          <ul className="text-sm space-y-1">
+        <section className="space-y-3 pt-2">
+          <h2 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Logged Applications ({apps.length})</h2>
+          <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs divide-y divide-zinc-100 dark:divide-zinc-800">
             {apps.map((a) => (
-              <li key={a.id}>
-                {a.job.company} — {a.job.title} · {a.method} · {a.submittedAt ? a.submittedAt.toISOString().slice(0, 10) : "not submitted"}
-              </li>
+              <div key={a.id} className="py-2.5 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
+                <div>
+                  <span className="font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">{a.job.company}</span>
+                  <span className="text-zinc-400 mx-1.5">·</span>
+                  <span className="text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300">{a.job.title}</span>
+                </div>
+                <div className="text-xs text-zinc-500 flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <span className="capitalize">{a.method}</span>
+                  <span>·</span>
+                  <span>{a.submittedAt ? new Date(a.submittedAt).toLocaleDateString("en-US", { month: "short", day: "numeric", year: "numeric" }) : "Pending"}</span>
+                </div>
+              </div>
             ))}
-          </ul>
+          </div>
         </section>
       )}
     </div>
diff --git a/src/app/resumes/[id]/resume-editor.tsx b/src/app/resumes/[id]/resume-editor.tsx
index aef8777..e1aeffa 100644
--- a/src/app/resumes/[id]/resume-editor.tsx
+++ b/src/app/resumes/[id]/resume-editor.tsx
@@ -52,20 +52,20 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
       {/* Top Navigation & Toolbar */}
-      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-4 shadow-xs">
+      <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-4 shadow-2xs">
         <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <Link
               href="/resumes"
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-medium text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-1"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-900 dark:hover:text-zinc-100 transition-colors mb-1 group"
             >
-              <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+              <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5 group-hover:-translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M10.5 19.5L3 12m0 0l7.5-7.5M3 12h18" />
               </svg>
               <span>Back to Resumes</span>
             </Link>
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-              <h1 className="text-xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+              <h1 className="text-xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
                 {resume.name}
               </h1>
               {saved ? (
@@ -83,10 +83,10 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
           </div>
 
           {/* Action Toolbar Buttons */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 shrink-0">
             <button
               onClick={() => setPreview(!preview)}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
             >
               <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M2.036 12.322a1.012 1.012 0 010-.639C3.423 7.51 7.36 4.5 12 4.5c4.638 0 8.573 3.007 9.963 7.178.07.207.07.431 0 .639C20.577 16.49 16.64 19.5 12 19.5c-4.638 0-8.573-3.007-9.963-7.178z" />
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
 
             <button
               onClick={printResume}
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-medium text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-300 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-700 hover:bg-zinc-100 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors"
             >
               <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M6.72 13.829c-.24.03-.48.062-.72.096m.72-.096a42.415 42.415 0 0110.56 0m-10.56 0L6.34 18m10.94-4.171c.24.03.48.062.72.096m-.72-.096L17.66 18m0 0l.229 2.523a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.12 1.227H7.231c-.662 0-1.18-.568-1.12-1.227L6.34 18m11.318 0h1.091A2.25 2.25 0 0021 15.75V9.456c0-1.081-.768-2.015-1.837-2.175a48.055 48.055 0 00-1.913-.247M6.34 18H5.25A2.25 2.25 0 013 15.75V9.456c0-1.081.768-2.015 1.837-2.175a48.041 48.041 0 011.913-.247m10.5 0a48.536 48.536 0 00-10.5 0m10.5 0V3.375c0-.621-.504-1.125-1.125-1.125h-8.25c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v3.659M18 10.5h.008v.008H18V10.5zm-3 0h.008v.008H15V10.5z" />
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
               className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white transition-all shadow-sm ${
                 saved
                   ? "bg-zinc-400 dark:bg-zinc-700 opacity-60 cursor-default"
-                  : "bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+                  : "bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
               }`}
             >
               {saving ? (
@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
       {/* Editor & Preview Split Grid */}
       <div className={`grid gap-6 ${preview ? "lg:grid-cols-2" : "grid-cols-1"}`}>
         {/* Monospace Markdown Editor */}
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-xs overflow-hidden flex flex-col">
-          <div className="px-4 py-2.5 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-900/60 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-between text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 font-medium">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-2xs overflow-hidden flex flex-col">
+          <div className="px-4 py-2.5 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-900/60 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-between text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 font-semibold">
             <span className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
               <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-indigo-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                 <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M17.25 6.75L22.5 12l-5.25 5.25m-10.5 0L1.5 12l5.25-5.25m7.5-3l-4.5 16.5" />
@@ -155,26 +155,26 @@ export default function ResumeEditor({ resume }: { resume: { id: string; name: s
               setSaved(false);
             }}
             rows={30}
-            className="w-full flex-1 p-4 font-mono text-sm leading-relaxed bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950/60 text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 focus:outline-hidden resize-y min-h-[500px]"
+            className="w-full flex-1 p-4 font-mono text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed bg-white dark:bg-zinc-950/60 text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 focus:outline-hidden resize-y min-h-[500px]"
             placeholder="# Your Name&#10;Email | Phone | Location&#10;&#10;## Summary&#10;..."
           />
         </div>
 
         {/* Live Resume Document Preview */}
         {preview && (
-          <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-xs overflow-hidden flex flex-col">
-            <div className="px-4 py-2.5 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-900/60 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-between text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 font-medium">
+          <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 shadow-2xs overflow-hidden flex flex-col">
+            <div className="px-4 py-2.5 bg-zinc-50 dark:bg-zinc-900/60 border-b border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 flex items-center justify-between text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 font-semibold">
               <span className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
                 <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-purple-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
                   <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
                 </svg>
                 Document Live Preview
               </span>
-              <span>Formatted View</span>
+              <span>Formatted Output</span>
             </div>
             <div className="p-6 md:p-8 bg-zinc-50/40 dark:bg-zinc-950/40 flex-1 overflow-auto max-h-[850px]">
               <div
-                className="resume-preview max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-8 rounded-xl shadow-xs border border-zinc-200/60 dark:border-zinc-800/80"
+                className="resume-preview max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-8 rounded-xl shadow-2xs border border-zinc-200/60 dark:border-zinc-800/80"
                 dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: marked.parse(md) as string }}
               />
             </div>
diff --git a/src/app/resumes/page.tsx b/src/app/resumes/page.tsx
index 9bb6100..fe86569 100644
--- a/src/app/resumes/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/resumes/page.tsx
@@ -12,10 +12,12 @@ export default async function ResumesPage() {
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4 pb-2 border-b border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800/70">
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">Resumes</h1>
+            <h1 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-zinc-900 dark:text-white">
+              Resumes
+            </h1>
             <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold bg-purple-50 text-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-950/70 dark:text-purple-300 border border-purple-200/60 dark:border-purple-800/60">
               {resumes.length} {resumes.length === 1 ? "version" : "versions"}
             </span>
@@ -24,74 +26,105 @@ export default async function ResumesPage() {
             Tailored resumes customized by AI for specific positions and target roles.
           </p>
         </div>
+
+        <Link
+          href="/jobs"
+          className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-zinc-700 dark:text-zinc-200 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-200/90 dark:border-zinc-800 hover:bg-zinc-50 dark:hover:bg-zinc-800/70 shadow-2xs transition-all shrink-0"
+        >
+          <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M3.75 6.75h16.5M3.75 12h16.5m-16.5 5.25h16.5" />
+          </svg>
+          <span>Browse Jobs Pipeline</span>
+        </Link>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Resumes List */}
+      {/* Resumes Grid / Empty State */}
       {resumes.length === 0 ? (
-        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-12 text-center shadow-xs">
+        <div className="rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-12 text-center shadow-2xs">
           <div className="mx-auto flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-2xl bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400 mb-3">
             <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={1.5}>
               <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
             </svg>
           </div>
-          <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No resumes yet</h3>
+          <h3 className="text-base font-bold text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100">No tailored resumes yet</h3>
           <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 dark:text-zinc-400 mt-1 max-w-sm mx-auto">
-            Open any job in your tracker and click <strong>“AI Tailor Resume”</strong> to generate a custom CV.
+            Open any job in your tracker and click <strong>“AI Tailor Resume”</strong> to generate a custom CV version optimized for that role.
           </p>
-          <div className="mt-4">
+          <div className="mt-5">
             <Link
               href="/jobs"
-              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20"
+              className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 via-indigo-600 to-violet-600 hover:from-indigo-500 hover:via-indigo-500 hover:to-violet-500 shadow-sm shadow-indigo-500/20 active:scale-95 transition-all"
             >
               Go to Jobs Pipeline
             </Link>
           </div>
         </div>
       ) : (
-        <div className="grid gap-3 sm:grid-cols-2">
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-5">
           {resumes.map((r) => (
             <div
               key={r.id}
-              className="relative flex flex-col justify-between rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all group"
+              className="relative flex flex-col justify-between rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200/80 dark:border-zinc-800/80 bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 p-5 shadow-2xs hover:shadow-md hover:border-zinc-300 dark:hover:border-zinc-700 transition-all duration-200 group"
             >
               <div>
-                <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-3">
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5 min-w-0 flex-1">
-                    <div className="flex h-9 w-9 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-purple-50 dark:bg-purple-950/60 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400 border border-purple-100 dark:border-purple-900/50">
-                      <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
-                        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                      <Link
-                        href={`/resumes/${r.id}`}
-                        className="font-semibold text-sm text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors truncate block"
-                      >
-                        {r.name}
-                      </Link>
-                      <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md text-[10px] font-medium bg-zinc-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 capitalize mt-0.5">
-                        {r.kind} version
-                      </span>
-                    </div>
+                {/* Stylized Document Thumbnail Placeholder */}
+                <div className="mb-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200/70 dark:border-zinc-800 bg-zinc-50/80 dark:bg-zinc-950/60 p-3.5 space-y-2 group-hover:border-indigo-300/80 dark:group-hover:border-indigo-800/60 transition-colors">
+                  {/* Header bar simulations */}
+                  <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                    <div className="h-2 w-2/5 rounded-xs bg-zinc-400 dark:bg-zinc-600" />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-1/5 rounded-xs bg-zinc-300 dark:bg-zinc-700" />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="h-1.5 w-3/5 rounded-xs bg-zinc-300 dark:bg-zinc-700" />
+
+                  <div className="border-t border-zinc-200 dark:border-zinc-800 pt-1.5 space-y-1.5">
+                    {/* Section 1 */}
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-1/4 rounded-xs bg-indigo-400/80 dark:bg-indigo-500/80" />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-full rounded-xs bg-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800" />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-4/5 rounded-xs bg-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800" />
+                  </div>
+
+                  <div className="pt-0.5 space-y-1.5">
+                    {/* Section 2 */}
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-1/4 rounded-xs bg-purple-400/80 dark:bg-purple-500/80" />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-full rounded-xs bg-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800" />
+                    <div className="h-1.5 w-3/5 rounded-xs bg-zinc-200 dark:bg-zinc-800" />
                   </div>
                 </div>
 
-                {r.job && (
-                  <div className="mt-3.5 pt-3 border-t border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800/80 text-xs text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400">
-                    <span className="text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">Target Role: </span>
-                    <Link
-                      href={`/jobs/${r.job.id}`}
-                      className="font-medium text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 hover:text-indigo-600 dark:hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors"
-                    >
-                      {r.job.company} — {r.job.title}
-                    </Link>
-                  </div>
-                )}
+                {/* Resume Label & Version Tag */}
+                <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-2">
+                  <Link
+                    href={`/resumes/${r.id}`}
+                    className="font-bold text-sm text-zinc-900 dark:text-zinc-100 group-hover:text-indigo-600 dark:group-hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors line-clamp-1 block flex-1"
+                  >
+                    {r.name}
+                  </Link>
+                  <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md text-[10px] font-semibold bg-purple-50 text-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-950/70 dark:text-purple-300 border border-purple-200/60 dark:border-purple-900/60 capitalize shrink-0">
+                    {r.kind} · v{r.version}
+                  </span>
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Linked Job Title + Company */}
+                <div className="mt-2.5 text-xs text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400 min-h-[36px]">
+                  {r.job ? (
+                    <div className="line-clamp-2">
+                      <span className="text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500">Target Role: </span>
+                      <Link
+                        href={`/jobs/${r.job.id}`}
+                        className="font-semibold text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-200 hover:text-indigo-600 dark:hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors"
+                      >
+                        {r.job.company} — {r.job.title}
+                      </Link>
+                    </div>
+                  ) : (
+                    <span className="text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 italic">General master resume</span>
+                  )}
+                </div>
               </div>
 
-              <div className="mt-4 flex items-center justify-between pt-3 border-t border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800/80 text-xs text-zinc-400">
-                <span>
-                  Updated{" "}
+              {/* Bottom Row: Timestamp + Open Button */}
+              <div className="mt-4 pt-3.5 border-t border-zinc-100 dark:border-zinc-800/80 flex items-center justify-between text-xs">
+                <span className="text-zinc-400 dark:text-zinc-500 text-[11px]">
                   {new Date(r.updatedAt).toLocaleDateString("en-US", {
                     month: "short",
                     day: "numeric",
@@ -100,10 +133,10 @@ export default async function ResumesPage() {
                 </span>
                 <Link
                   href={`/resumes/${r.id}`}
-                  className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 font-semibold text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform"
+                  className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl font-semibold text-xs text-white bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-500 shadow-2xs active:scale-95 transition-all group-hover:shadow-indigo-500/20 group-hover:shadow-sm"
                 >
-                  <span>Open Editor</span>
-                  <svg className="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2}>
+                  <span>Open</span>
+                  <svg className="w-3 h-3 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth={2.2}>
                     <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" d="M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5" />
                   </svg>
                 </Link>