Glossary
Auto-Apply
Auto-apply is software that automatically submits job applications on a candidate's behalf, based on their preferences and qualifications, without the candidate manually filling out each form.
Auto-apply tools reduce the manual work of job searching by submitting applications automatically once a candidate's profile matches a job's requirements.
Quality varies widely: some tools submit to any job matching a loose keyword, producing high-volume but low-relevance applications. Others, like Conveyor, gate applications behind hard qualifying checks (skills, experience, location, salary) so volume doesn't come at the cost of relevance.
A separate distinction matters: true auto-apply submits the application directly to the employer's system, while some tools only autofill a form for a human to review and submit manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is auto-apply the same as autofill?
No. Autofill pre-populates a form for a human to review and submit; true auto-apply submits the application without manual action.