Why I Built TryApplyNow Instead of Another AI Resume Tool

Job searching feels broken.

Not because there aren't enough jobs.

Not because there aren't enough AI tools.

Because every application still feels like starting over.

You find a role you like. Then you rewrite your resume. Fill out the same information again. Wonder if your resume will even make it past the ATS. Search LinkedIn hoping to find someone who works there. Repeat.

Do that 50 times, and job searching becomes a full-time job.

I know because I went through it myself.

I kept thinking, "Why isn't there one place that helps me decide if I should apply, improve my resume, find someone inside the company, and keep everything organized?"

That question became TryApplyNow.

The goal was never to build another chatbot.

The goal was to build a practical tool that helps with the entire application process.

Today, TryApplyNow lets you:

• Upload your resume once.

• See how well it matches real jobs.

• Tailor your resume for each application.

• Find employee contacts for referral outreach.

• Autofill supported job applications.

• Keep track of where you've applied.

The part I'm most proud of isn't the AI.

It's helping people stop wasting time on jobs that aren't a good fit.

I'd rather someone send 10 thoughtful applications than 200 random ones.

TryApplyNow is still growing, and I'm building it in public. Every piece of feedback shapes what gets built next.

If you've ever spent hours applying to jobs, I'd love to hear what frustrated you the most.

I'm listening.