I built a Chrome extension to auto-apply to jobs
I was laid of from a YC company last November and during my job search I got this idea to build an extension that would help me apply to jobs a lot faster. 2 months later, InstaApply was born. The extension really makes applying to jobs super easy. Usually, it takes applying to dozens of jobs to land something and requires filling out the same data over and over again. Which is pretty annoying. This is where InstaApply comes in, it automates all the boring parts of applying to jobs with Ai, condensing the process to just seconds. InstaApply will fill out all the form fields, tailor your…
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InstaApply is a Chrome extension that automates job applications by using AI to fill out application forms, tailor cover letters, and customize resumes. The extension is designed for job seekers who need to apply to multiple positions. After collecting user information and analyzing resumes, the tool intelligently completes form fields and generates personalized responses to application questions within seconds, reducing the repetitive work typically involved in applying to numerous jobs.
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I was laid of from a YC company last November and during my job search I got this idea to build an extension that would help me apply to jobs a lot faster. 2 months later, InstaApply was born. The extension really makes applying to jobs super easy. Usually, it takes applying to dozens of jobs to land something and requires filling out the same data over and over again. Which is pretty annoying. This is where InstaApply comes in, it automates all the boring parts of applying to jobs with Ai, condensing the process to just seconds. InstaApply will fill out all the form fields, tailor your cover letter and your resume, all in a flash. How it works: We ask some information from users, analyze their resumes and feed this data to our Ai (along with job description) which intelligently fills out answers with accuracy. Even things like "why work for our company", "what project are you most proud of", location preferences etc. My aim is to help job seekers focus on their skills and interviewing while we take care of the monotonous tasks.
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