Basics

How to Use JobAlchemy: A Step by Step Guide

Aug 4, 2025

Job hunting can be frustrating, exhausting, and honestly... broken. We built JobAlchemy because we’ve lived through the pain of sending out hundreds of applications with no real feedback. This guide walks you through exactly how to get the most out of the JobAlchemy platform, from onboarding to applying, smarter and faster.


Step 1: Complete Your Onboarding

To get started, you’ll go through a guided onboarding process. This isn’t your typical form. Instead, we ask you to add your background in a way that fits where you are in your career.

If you’re a student, we’ll focus more on your projects. If you’ve worked before, we’ll walk you through sharing your job experience. You can narrate your story naturally without having to stress about how to word it. Just explain what you did, and we’ll summarize it into a concise, impactful format that fits your CV.

Suggested Screenshot: Voice input screen during onboarding, showing project and experience prompts.

You’ll input:

  • Education and certifications

  • Projects (especially if you’re early in your career)

  • Work experience (with impact and scope)

  • Career goals: roles, industries, and locations

Once done, you’ll land on your dashboard.

Step 2: View Your General CV

From your dashboard, you can immediately view your general CV. This CV uses a clean, ATS-compliant template that’s been used by students and professionals from places like LSE, Oxford, and Harvard.

It’s not about flash—it’s about clarity, readability, and effectiveness. The CV is formatted to make sure it passes through automated filters and still makes a real impact.

Step 3: Install the Browser Tool

Next, install the JobAlchemy browser tool. This lets you use your CV for job applications across platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages.

But here’s the difference: it doesn’t just paste the same CV everywhere. The extension tailors your CV content to match each job description. That means every application is context-aware, relevant, and built to score higher with ATS systems.

Step 4: Autofill Any Application

Our autofill tool is one of the most powerful features. It works across most job boards and company pages. It fills out:

  • Repetitive personal info

  • Work and education sections

  • Custom, open-ended questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”

  • Cover letters tailored to the job description

Step 5: Edit CVs Instantly if Needed

If you want to tweak or update anything on the fly, our built-in GPT editor lets you do exactly that.

  • Expand on a project

  • Reword a bullet

  • Adjust tone or clarity

You don’t have to open a separate editor or file. It all happens directly inside the extension.

Step 6: Track What You’ve Applied To

Every application is automatically saved in your dashboard. You can:

  • See where and when you applied

  • Check the exact CV and responses used

  • Add notes or follow up reminders

Why We Built This

We didn’t set out to build just another job tool. We were unemployed and struggling ourselves. We built JobAlchemy because we wanted to spend less time clicking and guessing—and more time hearing back from companies.

We hope it helps you too.

Ready to start? Sign up here or Install the browser tool to begin applying instantly and make your next application count.

Written by the JobAlchemy Team, built by people who’ve been through the process.