Hey HN!

Dan Zaitsev here – solopreneur and maker of LiftmyCV, an AI job search agent that finds relevant job openings and auto-applies on your behalf.

In early 2024, my small marketing team started losing clients due to the rise of AI tools. So I began searching for a job myself and was reminded how frustrating and inefficient the process is – surfing dozens of job platforms, filling out endless forms, and receiving very few responses.

I started using ChatGPT to speed up the process and realized it could be automated. That’s how LiftmyCV was born.

I built a simple prototype, launched it to a small group of early users, and quickly got confirmation that the idea resonated – people found it helpful and were actually willing to pay. During early testing, I personally received several interview invites in just one week using the product.

Yeah, I know some makers already tried (or are still trying) to build something similar – and yes, there are tons of competitors. But I genuinely think I can do it better. Here's how:

- Quality over quantity: I saw one guy post about applying to 1,000 jobs in a week… but what actually matters is the quality of each application. So I’m focusing on polishing GPT autofill responses and server logic to make each one more contextual and human. A big upgrade to the AI agent is dropping this week – hope you’ll like it :)

- No subscription trap: While others offer pricey lifetime unlocks ($100+) or charge $2.50+ per auto-apply, LiftmyCV runs on a freemium/pay-as-you-go model. Try before you buy – no lock-ins.

Since beta launch in Feb 2025: - 942 signups - 70 paying users - $1,225 in revenue - #3 Product of the Day on Product Hunt *all organic with $0 ad spend: YouTube videos, SEO content, and direct outreach

Tech stack: - Webapp: Java + Spring Boot + TypeScript + React JS + Effector + OpenAI API - Chrome Extension/AI Agent: JavaScript - Marketing website/landing pages: Wordpress/PHP

Core features available in the MVP: - Supports 7 job search websites & ATS platforms - Job search on autopilot - Non-Stop AI Auto-Apply (automatically switches between job boards) - GPT-4o-powered auto-fill for job applications - Auto-apply history and stats - Premium support & open to feature requests - Try before you buy - a free plan with 3 CV submissions

How it works? 1. Visit www.liftmycv.com and create your free account 2. Install official Google Chrome extension from the Chrome web store 3. Complete your profile and upload your CV (ensure your profile is as detailed as possible for better results) 4. Activate the AI Auto-Apply feature and let LiftmyCV handle job applications for you

Challenges I faced: - Fine-tuning the AI auto-fill logic has been tricky (and it’s still a work in progress). - GPT-generated responses required constant tweaks to avoid awkward or irrelevant form fills. - Humanizing the AI output is essential to bypass ATS systems and make applications feel real.

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