PRODUCT CASE STUDY · 2026

AutoApply: Automated Job Searchand Application Management

I built a desktop application that discovers relevant jobs, tailors my resumes, and tracks my applications in one place.

RoleDesigner & Developer

PlatformDesktop application

Duration2026

ToolsNext.js, Electron, SQLite, Playwright

Product DesignAI AutomationJob DiscoveryApplication TrackingResume TailoringWeb ScrapingNext.jsElectronSQLitePlaywright

At a Glance

I built AutoApply to bring job discovery, resume tailoring, and application tracking into one focused desktop workflow.

Problem

My job search had become a second job.

For every role, I was reopening the same websites, adapting another resume, and updating my tracker by hand. The work around applying was taking more time than deciding which opportunities were actually worth pursuing.

What I wanted to change

I wanted to stop piecing the process together across job boards, documents, and spreadsheets. AutoApply began as a way to keep that work in one place.

Pain Points

I identified six recurring frustrations in my own job-search workflow.

Scattered Job Search

I was checking several job boards and company portals to find the same kinds of roles.

Repetitive Applications

I repeatedly entered the same information and completed similar steps for every application.

Time-Consuming Tailoring

Tailoring my resume for each role is important, but doing it manually made every application slower.

Fragmented Tracking

My notes, emails, and spreadsheets did not give me one reliable application history.

Missed Follow-Ups

It was easy for me to lose track of deadlines, interviews, and recruiter follow-ups.

Limited Visibility

I could not quickly see my response rate, overall progress, or which approach worked best.

Solution

I brought my full application cycle into one workspace

Jobs move from discovery into a single application tracker, so I can review opportunities and update their status without switching between tools.

AutoApply jobs screen — Discover and review relevant roles.

AutoApply applications screen — Track all applications from one queue.

Core Workflow

Step 01Set profile and keywords

Step 02Discover matching jobs

Step 03Tailor the resume

Step 04Apply or review

Step 05Track the results

AutoApply resume tailoring screen — Tailor a resume to a specific role.

AutoApply saved resumes screen — Reuse and manage generated resumes.

Key Screens

Dashboard interface — **Dashboard**Surfaces search activity, application status, and the next useful action.

Analytics interface — **Analytics**Turns application history into patterns that are easier to evaluate.

Settings interface — **Settings**Keeps profile details and automation preferences in one place.

Themes and Outcome

AutoApply dashboard in light mode — Light mode

AutoApply dashboard in dark mode — Dark mode

I switch between light and dark mode depending on when I’m applying, so I kept the layout and status colors consistent in both.

AutoApply transformed my repetitive job-search process into one centralized workflow. I now spend less time on administration and more time evaluating the right opportunities.