Question 1

What is ApplyArc?

Accepted Answer

ApplyArc is an AI job search command centre that helps you organize your job search, generate personalized cover letters, and know exactly what to do next. Track up to 50 applications on a visual Kanban board, get quick dashboard access from any tab with our Chrome extension, and get AI assistance for every step of the application process.

Question 2

Is ApplyArc free to use?

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Yes! ApplyArc offers a generous free tier that includes: up to 50 jobs, visual Kanban board, Chrome extension, follow-up reminders, data export, and 10 AI generations per month. The Pro plan (£19/month) unlocks unlimited AI and up to 500 jobs.

Question 3

How do I get started?

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Sign up for free with your email or Google account. Install our Chrome extension for quick dashboard access from any tab. Add your first jobs to the Kanban board and start tracking immediately. The whole setup takes about 30 seconds.

Question 4

Do I need to install anything?

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ApplyArc works entirely in your browser. No download needed. For the best experience, install our Chrome extension for quick dashboard access from any tab. It makes switching over to add jobs while browsing dead simple. The extension is optional but very handy.

Question 5

How does the Kanban board work?

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Your job applications are displayed as cards on a visual Kanban board. Drag and drop cards between columns (Wishlist, Applied, Interview, Offer, Rejected) as your applications progress. Each card stores job details, notes, documents, reminders, and activity history.

Question 6

Which job boards are supported?

Accepted Answer

You can track jobs from any source. LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Reed, and more. Add jobs manually or use our Chrome extension for quick dashboard access while browsing. Job clipping from LinkedIn, Indeed and more is coming soon.

Question 7

Can I track jobs I applied to before signing up?

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Yes! You can manually add any job to your board. Click 'Add Job' and enter the details. You can also import jobs from a CSV file if you've been tracking in a spreadsheet.

Question 8

How many jobs can I track?

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Up to 50 on the free plan, 500 on Pro. Unlike Huntr, which limits free users to 40 jobs, ApplyArc gives you more room to organise your search.

Question 9

What AI features does ApplyArc offer?

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ApplyArc includes 17 AI-powered tools: Cover Letter Generator, Resume Optimizer, Interview Prep Questions, Follow-Up Email Generator, Thank You Note Writer, Salary Negotiation Scripts, Job Match Scoring, Check-Status Emails, Reschedule Requests, Offer Acceptance Letters, Decline Letters, Request More Time, and Questions to Ask Interviewers.

Question 10

How does the AI cover letter generator work?

Accepted Answer

Paste the job description and your resume/experience. Our AI (powered by Azure AI) analyzes the requirements, matches them to your background, and generates a personalized cover letter in 30 seconds. You can regenerate, edit, and export the result.

Question 11

Are the AI outputs really personalized?

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Yes. The AI reads each job description to extract key requirements, skills, and qualifications. It then matches these to your specific experience and writes content that connects the two. Every output is tailored to the specific job and your background.

Question 12

How many AI generations do I get for free?

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Free users get 10 AI generations per month. Enough to power through your job search. Pro users get unlimited AI generations across all 17 tools for £19/month.

Question 13

How do I install the Chrome extension?

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Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for 'ApplyArc' or click the extension link in your dashboard. Click 'Add to Chrome' and sign in with your ApplyArc account. The extension icon will appear in your browser toolbar.

Question 14

How do I save a job with the extension?

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Click the ApplyArc extension icon while browsing any job site to open your dashboard. From there, add the job manually by entering the URL and key details. It appears on your Kanban board instantly.

Question 15

Does the extension work on all websites?

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The extension provides quick access to your ApplyArc dashboard while browsing any website. You can add jobs manually by entering the job URL and details. Browser-based job detection is on our roadmap.

Question 16

Is my browsing data private?

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Absolutely. The extension simply provides a quick link to your ApplyArc dashboard. We don't track your browsing history or collect any data from the pages you visit.

Question 17

How much does ApplyArc Pro cost?

Accepted Answer

ApplyArc Pro is £19/month with unlimited AI features, priority support, and advanced analytics. This is more affordable than competitors like Huntr (£40/month) and Teal (£29/month) while offering more AI capabilities.

Question 18

What's the difference between Free and Pro?

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Free includes: up to 50 jobs, Kanban board, Chrome extension, reminders, data export, and 10 AI generations/month. Pro adds: unlimited AI generations across all 17 tools, up to 500 jobs, priority support, advanced job search analytics, and first access to new features.

Question 19

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes, cancel with one click from your Settings page. No questions asked, no cancellation fees. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your billing period, then automatically move to the free tier. Your data is never deleted.

Question 20

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with Pro within the first week, contact support for a full refund. After 7 days, we don't offer refunds but you can cancel to prevent future charges.

Question 21

Is my data secure?

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Yes. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard AES-256 encryption. We're hosted on Microsoft Azure's secure infrastructure with SOC 2 compliance. We never sell your data to third parties.

Question 22

Can I export my data?

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Absolutely. Export all your job applications, notes, and contacts to CSV anytime from Settings. Your data is always yours. We believe in full data portability, not lock-in.

Question 23

Can I delete my account?

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Yes. Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently removes all your data from our servers within 30 days, as required by GDPR. We'll send a confirmation email when deletion is complete.

Question 24

Do you use my data to train AI?

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No. Your resume, job applications, and generated content are never used to train AI models. Your data is processed only to provide the service and is not shared with AI providers for training purposes.

Question 25

What is the AI Career Coach?

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The AI Career Coach is a personal job search assistant that sees your entire pipeline and tells you what to do each day. It gives daily briefings, runs mock interviews specific to roles on your board, analyses rejection patterns, coaches salary negotiations, and tracks your STAR Bank of achievements. No other job tracker has anything like it.

Question 26

How does the daily briefing work?

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Each morning, the Coach reviews your Kanban board and generates a prioritised action plan. It flags overdue follow-ups, upcoming interview deadlines, roles where your application is going stale, and new actions that could move things forward. Think of it as a career coach who sees every job on your board.

Question 27

Can the Coach help me prepare for interviews?

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Yes. The Coach runs mock interviews tailored to each specific role on your board. It asks the questions a hiring manager would ask for that role and company, listens to your answers, and gives feedback on structure, content, and confidence. You can practise as many times as you need.

Question 28

How is the AI Career Coach different from ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT has no context about your job search. The Coach sees your entire pipeline: which roles you've applied to, interview dates, follow-up windows, rejection patterns, and skill gaps across all your applications. It gives advice based on YOUR data, not generic templates.

Question 29

Is the AI Career Coach included in the free plan?

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Free users can try the Coach within their 10 AI generations per month. Pro users (£19/month) get unlimited access to daily briefings, mock interviews, rejection analysis, and salary coaching.

Question 30

How do I get help?

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Email support@applyarc.com and we typically respond within 24 hours (often faster). Pro users get priority support with same-day responses. We also have help articles and video tutorials in the dashboard.

Question 31

Do you have a mobile app?

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Not yet, but ApplyArc works great in mobile browsers. A native iOS and Android app is on our roadmap. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when it launches.

Question 32

Can I suggest a feature?

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We love feature requests! Email us at support@applyarc.com or use the feedback button in the app. We prioritize features based on user demand and regularly ship updates based on community input.

Question 33

Is there an API for developers?

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Not currently, but a public API is planned for the future. If you're interested in integrations, reach out to discuss your use case and we'll keep you updated on API development.

Question 34

Why should I trust a new product like ApplyArc?

Accepted Answer

We're a UK-registered company (No. 16619519), ICO-registered for data protection (ZC027406), and a member of Microsoft for Startups. Your data is hosted on Microsoft Azure with bank-level encryption. You can export or delete all your data anytime. We're new, but we're built on serious infrastructure.

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