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AI stack for job seekers

Job hunting is a numbers game where each application should still feel personal. These tools help you tailor every resume, track applications and walk into interviews prepared.

The workflow, step by step

6 steps, in the order you use them.

  1. Step 1: Organise your job search

    Tracking applications and contacts in one place stops opportunities slipping.

    Teal

    Free + Paid

    Job tracker with per-application resume tailoring.

    Free alternative

    Rezi
    Free + Paid

    ATS-optimised resumes scored before you apply.

  2. Step 2: Get feedback on your resume

    Line-by-line feedback shows exactly which bullets are weak.

  3. Step 3: Match the job description

    Aligning wording with the posting helps you get past screening software.

    Jobscan

    Free + Paid

    Match-rate scanner between resume and job post.

    Free alternative

    Resume Worded
    Free + Paid

    Instant feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

  4. Step 4: Design a clean resume

    A readable layout makes a recruiter's six-second scan count.

    Enhancv

    Free + Paid

    A resume builder that helps you show personality and results.

    Free alternative

    Kickresume
    Free + Paid

    Designer resume templates with GPT-4 drafting.

  5. Step 5: Write a tailored cover letter

    A first draft based on the job post and your resume is easy to personalise.

    Claude

    Free + Paid

    Long-context assistant strong on writing and code.

    Free alternative

    ChatGPT
    Free + Paid

    The general-purpose assistant that started the wave.

  6. Step 6: Practise the interview

    Rehearsing answers out loud with voice mode builds confidence.

    ChatGPT

    Free + PaidEditor's pick

    The general-purpose assistant that started the wave.

    Free alternative

    Gemini
    Free + Paid

    Google's multimodal assistant, wired into Search and Workspace.

Free path vs pro path

An estimate from the lowest monthly price each tool lists. Plans, seats and usage limits vary.

Free path

$0/mo

Every step on a free plan or free alternative where one exists.

Pro path

from $98.95/mo

Every step on the main tool's entry paid plan.

Prices change often; check each tool's official site before you buy.

AI stack for job seekers: common questions

Can recruiters tell my resume was written by AI?

Generic phrasing gives it away. Use AI for structure and suggestions, then add specific results, numbers and your own wording so it reads like you.

Do ATS checkers guarantee I get past screening?

No. They estimate keyword match and spot formatting problems, but each employer's system and recruiter behave differently. Treat the score as a guide.

Are free resume tools good enough?

Often yes. Rezi, Teal, Kickresume, Enhancv and Resume Worded all have free plans; paid tiers mainly add more scans, templates and AI credits.

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