How do I change my criteria?
Your criteria controls which jobs Auto Apply targets. You can update it at any time:
Go to "Preferences" in the menu on the left side, located below "Saved Jobs".
At the top of the page, you'll see three sections: "Quick Settings", "Job Preferences", and "Answer Library".
From these sections, you can:
Quick Settings — modify settings such as the application mode, job titles, and resumes.
Job Preferences — update your location, profile photo, salary expectations, and more. These settings help us find the right jobs for you and complete applications on your behalf. The details you share here are used both to match you to relevant roles and to auto-fill application forms as part of Auto Apply.
Your Job Preferences are split into clear sections so you can control exactly what kind of jobs we target and how your applications get filled out. The more accurate and complete each section is, the better your matches will be and the smoother your applications will run.
You can update any of these fields at any time. Changes take effect immediately — and if Auto Apply is running, it will start using your updated preferences for new matches right away. Rest assured, modifying your criteria will not result in duplicate applications to the same company.
The three foundations of a great match:
Three fields have the biggest impact on the quality of your applications:
Desired job title — drives what kinds of roles we find.
Location preferences — determines where we look.
Resume — used for matching, filling out forms, and (if enabled) tailoring.
If you only have time to perfect a few fields, start with these.
Below is what each section covers and how to fill it out.
1. Role and Experience
This section tells us what kind of work you're looking for. It's one of the strongest levers for getting relevant matches, so be honest and specific.
Employment status — reflect your current job search activity (actively looking, open to offers, etc.).
Desired job title — use titles that employers actually post, such as "Software Engineer" or "Marketing Manager." Add multiple titles if you're open to related roles, and remove any you no longer want to pursue.
Experience level — choose your true seniority. Setting this too high or too low will pull in roles that don't fit you.
Preferred work area — describe your industry or domain focus (for example, fintech, healthcare, education). Keep it accurate so we don't match you to unrelated fields.
Work type — select full-time, part-time, contract, or freelance — whichever you'd actually accept. The more types you allow, the larger the pool of roles we can match you to. If you only want one arrangement, select only that one.
2. Location & Schedule
This section defines where and when you can work.
Location preferences — choose countries where you can legally work, and select remote, in-person, or hybrid honestly. Add specific cities if location matters to you. Broad locations increase results; narrow locations improve relevance.
Willing to relocate — select yes only if you're genuinely open to moving. Saying yes when you're not will lead to applications you won't follow through on.
Desired start date — include your notice period if you're currently employed. This helps set realistic expectations with employers from the start.
3. Compensation
Salary expectations — enter a realistic annual amount in your main currency: a figure you'd still accept. Many job postings don't list salary, so we can't treat this as a strict filter on every role. We still use it to compare when a salary is shown and to fill salary fields on forms. Update it when your expectations change. When a job posting publicly advertises its salary range in USD, we may adjust the amount we submit so you don't undersell yourself — asking within the range instead of quoting a number that may be lower than what's on offer. We never go below the number you set.
Note: Changing the currency for your job search isn't currently available, but this doesn't impact your applications. Since salaries aren't converted between currencies, if you're applying in different locations that use different currencies, we suggest adding the relevant salary in your Answer Library.
4. Filtering
Excluded companies — list any companies you don't want to apply to. We'll skip them automatically, so you won't waste applications on places that aren't a fit (former employers, competitors, or companies you've already applied to directly).
5. Eligibility
These fields help confirm you can legally take the role and meet any specific requirements.
Work authorization — set this after your location preference. Pick what applies in that location: citizen, need sponsorship, or the type of visa you already hold. Accuracy here prevents wasted applications on roles you wouldn't qualify for.
US security clearance — use this for US cleared roles only. Pick none if you have no clearance, or your real level if you do.
Driver's license — yes only if you have a valid license where the role may require driving. Otherwise, no.
6. Personal Information
This is the information used to auto-fill the standard contact and identity fields on applications.
Full name — used wherever applications ask for your name. Match it to your resume and how you introduce yourself to employers.
LinkedIn URL — many employers and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) forms ask for a LinkedIn profile link. A complete, public profile helps them verify your work history and speed up screening. Add your profile URL here so we can fill it in automatically.
Phone number — used when applications request a phone number or when recruiters need to reach you. Make sure to include the correct country code.
Date of birth — only some applications ask for it. We use and fill this only when a form requires it. Enter your real date of birth if you choose to provide it.
Address, city, country, and ZIP code — enter your street, city, ZIP or postal code, and country so they all match the same real location. Some ATS tools check that the address is valid or consistent, and mistakes can block or slow an application.
Profile photo — optional. Add a simple professional headshot only if you want to or if a form asks for it.
Tip: If you move, update every part of the address together so nothing conflicts.
Resume
Your resume is the main input for matching, filling application fields, and optional tailoring. Upload a readable file in a standard format — PDF is usually best. Use clear text with normal headings and dates, and avoid scanned images, tiny fonts, complex multi-column layouts, and heavy graphics.
Before saving, check that:
Job titles, company names, dates, and skills are clearly visible.
Nothing is cut off.
Your resume is consistent with the rest of your profile.
Experience
Include employer, job title, dates, and a short description for each role. Keep this consistent with your resume — discrepancies between the two can cause issues with ATS screening.
References
Optional. Add only if requested by an employer and approved by your contacts.
Education
Add schools, degrees or programs, and dates matching your resume.
Languages
Add languages you can use professionally and your proficiency level.
Skills
List skills as they appear on your resume and rate them honestly to ensure accurate matching.
References
Optional. Add only if requested and approved by your contacts.
7. Voluntary Self-Identification
Some employers ask these fields for reporting or legal compliance reasons. Answers are almost always optional, and you can change them at any time. We only use them when a form requires them to complete your application.
Race or ethnicity — provide if you're comfortable, or decline.
Nationality — fill only when a form asks. Use what matches your official ID or passport.
Sexual orientation — optional. Provide or decline.
Gender identity — provide or choose not to say.
Disability status — answer honestly, or decline if allowed.
Veteran status — answer truthfully.
8. Application mode
Application mode
This setting controls how Auto Apply submits applications. See What are the application modes?
9. Forward emails
Enable to receive application-related emails in your personal inbox. Keep in mind you may receive a high volume of emails, which could end up in your spam folder. Using the AIApply inbox with filters is often easier to manage.
10. Rejection reasons
In addition to Quick Settings, Job Preferences, and Answer Library, the Preferences section also includes a Rejection reasons tab, where you can fine-tune which jobs Auto Apply targets going forward. This tab uses two sources to build patterns that influence future matches:
Jobs you have already rejected, and
Any additional filters you add manually.
From this section, you can add filters under two categories:
Job Titles — to exclude or downrank specific roles (for example, "Data engineering roles").
Skillsets — to exclude or downrank specific skills (for example, "German language").
Once filters are added, future jobs that match these patterns will either receive a lower fit score or be filtered out entirely, helping make sure Auto Apply focuses on the kinds of roles you actually want.