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How Auto Apply works

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How does Auto Apply work?

Auto Apply automatically applies to jobs on your behalf based on a form you complete and the preferences you set. After you purchase a subscription and finish the form, the system searches for matching jobs and submits applications up to a daily limit of 70. The most compatible jobs are prioritized first, so fit scores are typically higher early on. You can run it in Auto Mode (fully automated), Hybrid Mode (high-fit jobs auto-submitted, lower-fit jobs need approval), or Review Mode (you approve every application). Each plan includes a fixed application volume — 100, 250, 600, 750, 1,000, or 2,000 — and progress is tracked from the Auto Apply dashboard.

How long does it take for AIApply to start submitting applications?

Once your subscription is purchased and the form is complete, Auto Apply can start submitting the same day. The daily limit is 70 applications, so users on Auto Mode with flexible criteria can generally expect up to 70 applications in the first 24 hours. The daily count will be lower if you're in Review Mode or Hybrid Mode (which require manual approvals), or if your criteria are very strict — for example, narrow location preferences, very specific titles, or seniority levels. If few jobs are being found, broadening criteria slightly is the recommended fix. Users on 100- or 250-application plans on Auto Mode with flexible criteria may complete their full queue within the first week.

Can I preview my application before it's submitted?

Yes — by using Review Mode or Hybrid Mode in Auto Apply. In Review Mode, every suggested job requires manual approval before the application is submitted, giving you maximum control. In Hybrid Mode, jobs with a fit score of 75%+ are submitted automatically, while lower-fit jobs are held for your approval. In Auto Mode, applications go out without manual approval. After applications are submitted, you can also review the exact resume, cover letter, and any application questions used by opening the job from your dashboard and clicking the Review tab.

Does AIApply fill in full application forms, or just send a resume?

Auto Apply handles full applications, not just resume submissions. Beyond the resume, the system generates and submits a tailored cover letter whenever the job application requests one, and answers application questions during the process — those answered questions are visible in the Review tab of each job on your dashboard. If an assessment is required on a company portal, the application details will include the login credentials needed to access it, and you can find those by checking your Auto Apply inbox.

Can I use a hybrid mode — auto-apply to some jobs and review others?

Yes. Hybrid Mode is built for exactly this. Jobs with a high fit score (75%+ match) are automatically submitted on your behalf, while lower fit score jobs require your manual approval before applying. It's the middle-ground option between Auto Mode (fully automated, no approvals) and Review Mode (every job needs approval). You can switch modes at any time from Preferences → Quick Settings; changes take effect instantly. Note that if you switch from Auto Mode to Review Mode, any applications already approved before the change may still be submitted.

How do I set up Auto Apply for the first time?

After purchasing your subscription, complete the form — this captures your preferences and the resume to be used. Once submitted, the system starts searching for matching jobs and submitting applications, up to the daily limit of 70. What you see in the first 24 hours depends on two factors: how strict or flexible your criteria are, and your tool mode (Auto, Hybrid, or Review). Flexible criteria plus Auto Mode generally produces the most applications fast; strict criteria or modes that require approval will be slower. After setup, check the Auto Apply dashboard for your queue and inbox, and refine preferences any time from Preferences → Quick Settings.

How do I know if my form is complete?

Check your queue status on the Auto Apply dashboard. If it shows Pending, the subscription has been purchased but the form is not yet complete. Any other status — Applying, Done, Paused — means the form has been submitted. Once the form is done, the system can begin searching for jobs and submitting applications, up to the daily limit of 70.

How often does Auto Apply check for new jobs?

Continuously, while your queue is in the Applying status. There's no schedule or batch window — the system searches for new matches against your criteria and submits applications in the background, up to the daily limit of 70. You don't need to refresh or trigger anything manually; just check the Auto Apply dashboard whenever you want to see progress. The most compatible jobs are prioritized first, so fit scores tend to be highest in the early days and may decrease slightly as the queue progresses.

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