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    Why FastApply: The Story Behind Building a Faster Way to Apply

    February 2, 2026
    3 min read

    Two years ago I was working at a startup when the founder announced massive layoffs, I found myself among hundreds who suddenly had to start job hunting in the same city.

    It was a tough market, I was competing with friends and colleagues for the same positions.

    I'd spend hours on job boards saving jobs that seemed like a good fit.

    Then, I'd invest another 30 minutes tailoring my CV for each role.

    Only to hit 'Apply' and see the banner: "Job no longer accepting applications."

    The job was gone. The opportunity closed.

    It was frustrating, but it also sparked an idea. I thought, "Why does applying for jobs have to be so time-consuming and complicated?"

    The Inspiration

    That's when an idea struck me.

    I loved the simplicity and speed of Tinder: swipe right, match, done.

    "Could we make applying for jobs that easy?"

    Building FastApply

    So, I built first FastApply for my personal use. I started getting the first interviews after 4 hours or 7 hours of applying.

    Suddenly I was spending more time preparing for interviews than on sending Resumes.

    After I got the first interviews, I realized other people would find this tool useful.

    The Solution

    With FastApply, candidates get their Resume tailored in seconds. No more missed opportunities, no more endless tweaking. Just a smoother, faster way to apply for jobs.

    Because job hunting is not only about finding the right fit, but also about applying at the right time.