Job Application Service That Actually Works
Not a recruiter. Not a career coach. Not a Chrome extension. An AI agent that applies to relevant jobs for you — 24/7, on company sites.
What exactly is a job application service?
When people search for a "job application service," they usually mean one of three things:
- A recruiter who finds jobs for them
- A coach who helps them apply better
- A tool that submits applications for them
These are completely different services. And most people pick the wrong one.
Recruiters work for employers. Coaches help you improve. Automation handles the grind. Know which problem you are solving.
3 types of job application services
Recruiters and staffing agencies
Recruiters connect candidates with employers who pay them to fill roles.
What they do:
- Source candidates for specific positions
- Present you to hiring managers
- Negotiate offers (sometimes)
What you need to know:
- They work for employers, not you
- They only show you roles they are paid to fill
- Strong profiles in hot markets get the most attention
- Your resume sits in their database otherwise
Best for: You have an in-demand profile and want access to roles not publicly posted
Career coaches and resume writers
Coaches help you improve your job search strategy, materials, and interview skills.
What they do:
- Refine your positioning and resume
- Practice interviews with you
- Help you figure out what you want
What you need to know:
- They do not submit applications for you
- Pricing ranges from $100/hour to $5,000+ packages
- Quality varies dramatically
- You still do all the applying
Best for: You are not sure what roles to target, or your materials are not working
Application automation (what Careery is)
Automation finds matching jobs and submits applications on your behalf.
What it does:
- Monitors job boards for roles matching your criteria
- Fills out applications on company career sites
- Runs continuously without you being online
What you need to know:
- Requires clear targeting upfront
- Does not help with strategy or interview prep
- Results still depend on your fit and the market
- You handle interviews, it handles applications
Best for: You know your target role and need to scale applications faster
Side-by-side comparison
What you are paying for with Careery
Automated applications on your behalf
The agent finds matching roles and submits applications to company career sites.
In total 350K+ companies covered
Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Jobvite, and direct employer sites.
Runs in the cloud 24/7
No browser extension needed. Works while you sleep.
Full targeting control
Titles, locations, salary, seniority, exclusions — you decide.
Interview shortlisting
Highlights important emails so you do not miss interview requests.
Conservative rates
Strict targeting and reasonable application rates to avoid platform flags.
What Careery does NOT include
Be honest with yourself about what you need:
- No recruiting — We do not place candidates or work for employers
- No career coaching — We do not help with strategy or interview prep
- No guaranteed interviews — Results depend on your fit and the market
If you do not know what role you want, get coaching first. If you want access to hidden roles, talk to recruiters. If you know your target and need scale, automation helps.
When to use each service
Use a recruiter when...
You have an in-demand profile and want access to unadvertised roles in their network.
Use a coach when...
You are not getting responses and need help with positioning or materials.
Use automation when...
You know your target and the bottleneck is getting more applications out faster.
How Careery works
Upload your resume
Answer a few targeting questions. Takes about 3 minutes.
Set your preferences
Job titles, locations, salary range, seniority, and exclusions.
Careery starts applying
The agent monitors job boards and applies to matching roles automatically.
You get interview requests
Focus on prep while Careery handles the grind.
How they got hired
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Careery different from a recruiter?
Recruiters work for employers and show you roles they are paid to fill. Careery works for you and applies to any job matching your criteria. It is automation, not placement.
Do I still need a recruiter if I use Careery?
They solve different problems. Recruiters give you access to their network and unadvertised roles. Careery scales applications to publicly posted jobs. Many people use both.
Is this a resume writing service?
No. You bring your resume. If it needs work, fix it first — automation amplifies what you already have.
Do you guarantee interviews?
No. Interviews depend on your fit, resume, and the market. Careery increases your application volume and speed on relevant roles.
Is this just LinkedIn Easy Apply?
No. Careery applies on company career sites (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.), not just one-click buttons. And it runs in the cloud without your browser.
Can I use Careery and a coach together?
Yes. Get coaching to fix your positioning and materials, then use automation to scale. They complement each other.
What if I only want 2-3 specific companies?
Networking and referrals beat automation for that. Careery is for scale — applying to many matching roles across many companies.
Founded Careery in 2020 to help job seekers automate the grind and land interviews faster.
Ready to stop applying manually?
If you know your target and need to scale applications, let Careery handle the grind.
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