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Introduction to JobAssist

JobAssist is a secure, local-first desktop application designed to automate and streamline your job application workflow. By combining a fully-functional browser with intelligent autofill capabilities, JobAssist helps you apply to more jobs in less time while keeping your sensitive data completely private.

Privacy First

All your data—profiles, resumes, credentials—is stored locally on your machine. JobAssist never uploads your personal information to any external server.

Key Features

Intelligent Autofill

Automatically fill complex application forms in seconds using fuzzy matching technology.

Integrated Browser

Built-in browser with ATS detection for Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and more.

Application Tracker

Visual Kanban board to manage your applications from Applied to Offer.

Profile Management

Store all your professional info in one place—update once, autofill everywhere.

Installation

JobAssist is available for Windows and macOS. Download the installer for your operating system and follow the steps below.

Download for Windows Download for macOS

Windows Installation

Download the JobAssist-Setup.exe file
Double-click the installer to run it
Follow the installation wizard prompts
Launch JobAssist from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

macOS Installation

Download the JobAssist.dmg file
Open the DMG file and drag JobAssist to your Applications folder
Right-click the app and select "Open" (first time only, to bypass Gatekeeper)
JobAssist is now ready to use

System Requirements

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 11+ (Big Sur or later). 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended. 500MB disk space.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with JobAssist in under 5 minutes. Follow these steps to set up your profile and make your first autofill.

Set Up Your Profile

Navigate to the Profiles tab and fill in your personal information, work history, and education. The more complete your profile, the better JobAssist can autofill applications.

Navigate to a Job Application

Switch to the Browser tab and navigate to a job posting. JobAssist automatically detects supported ATS platforms and shows a notification when autofill is available.

Click Autofill

When you're on an application page, click the "Autofill" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+A (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+A (Mac).

Review and Submit

Review the autofilled information, make any necessary adjustments, and submit your application. The job will automatically be added to your Application Tracker.

Application Tracker

The Application Tracker is a visual Kanban board that helps you manage your job applications through every stage of the hiring process.

Stages

Applied

Applications you've submitted

Screening

Initial recruiter screening

Interview

Interview rounds in progress

Offer

Received an offer

Drag and drop cards between columns to update their status. Click on any card to view details, add notes, or update salary information.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Windows	macOS
Trigger Autofill	`Ctrl+Shift+A`	`⌘+Shift+A`
New Tab	`Ctrl+T`	`⌘+T`
Close Tab	`Ctrl+W`	`⌘+W`
Switch to Dashboard	`Ctrl+1`	`⌘+1`
Switch to Browser	`Ctrl+2`	`⌘+2`
Open Settings	`Ctrl+,`	`⌘+,`