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…
I built a Chrome extension to auto-apply to jobs launched on August 1, 2024 with 12 votes, #1,297 of 5,471 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
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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From the sources
Effortlessly apply to jobs with InstaApply chrome extension which includes: Ai Resume Builder, Cover Letter Writer, job application Auto-Fill, and much more!
Streamline every step in your job search with InstaApply—from creating custom resumes to prepping for interviews. Get past ATS-systems with our resume generator. It converts your resume into a Harvard-Style format in seconds, and tailors it to every job, perfectly showcasing your skills. InstaApply's auto-fill feature saves hours of time spent filling out job-applications. Our intelligent AI understands your work history and intelligently answers all questions on your behalf! Use InstaApply's interview practice feature to prepare for your next job interview. Tailored questions are generated based on a job-description and provide an interface to practice as if it were the real thing! Stand…from instaapply.co
In the maker’s words, at launch
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…
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