Preparing Applications

Starting the process

From any job's detail panel, click "Prepare Application." You can also select multiple saved jobs and click "Prepare Applications" to batch them.

Each preparation costs 1 credit (shared between resume tailoring and cover letters). See Plans & Pricing for credit limits by plan.

What happens behind the scenes

When you prepare an application, ApplyFast:

1. Tailors your resume -- Rewrites sections to match the job description. Adds missing keywords for ATS optimization. Reframes your experience in the language the role uses. Your truthful content is preserved; nothing is fabricated.

2. Generates a cover letter -- Writes a letter specific to the company, role, and job description. You can choose between three tones: professional, friendly, or enthusiastic.

The diff view

The resume tab in the application detail panel shows your original resume side-by-side with the tailored version. Changes are highlighted:

• Green -- Added content (new keywords, reframed descriptions).
• Red -- Removed content (irrelevant details trimmed for focus).
• Yellow -- Modified content (rephrased for better alignment).

Editing before approval

Both the resume and cover letter are fully editable before you approve. Click "Edit" on either tab to make changes. You can also click "Regenerate" to get a fresh version, though this costs an additional credit.

Cover letter tone

The tone selector lets you control the letter's style:

• Professional -- Formal, traditional business tone.
• Friendly -- Conversational but still polished.
• Enthusiastic -- Shows strong interest and energy.

For visa holders, there's an option to include a work authorization statement in the cover letter.