Free Tools to Make Your Job Search 10x Easier

Hey there!

If you’re around the San Francisco Bay Area and looking for jobs - we’ve got something exciting for you.

The SF Tech Week Job Fair is happening tomorrow, October 8 (12-5 PM), and it’s your chance to meet 20+ high-growth startups hiring for roles in AI, software engineering, design, and growth.

You’ll meet companies like Luminal, Mission Bit, Finni Health, Two Dots, and more - plus get to connect directly with founders, recruiters, and hiring teams.

Boundless Immigration will also be there, offering one-on-one consultations for any visa-related questions (OPT, H-1B, O-1A, and more).

🎟 Use code ROAM20 for 20% off tickets, exclusively for the Roam community.
👉 Register here before spots fill up.

Now, whether you’re planning to attend or not - let’s talk about how to simplify your job search and land opportunities like these.

Step 1: Automate the Boring Part of Job Applications

Problem:
Manually filling out the same details (education, address, experience) 20 times a day is exhausting - and often kills consistency.

Solution:
Use Simplify.ai (free Chrome extension). Once you upload your resume and autofill preferences, Simplify automatically completes repetitive fields across hundreds of company career portals - from Workday to Greenhouse.

Pro tip: use Simplify’s “Auto-Apply” mode carefully - personalize for roles you actually want. Combine with Huntr (free job tracker) to save every job you apply to, track deadlines, and add notes after interviews.

Result: Saves 10–20 minutes per application and keeps you organized across 50+ submissions.

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Step 2: Build a Follow-Up System That Actually Gets Replies

Problem:
You apply → hear nothing → assume rejection. Most students stop there. But 80% of interviews happen after follow-up.

Solution:
Use Apollo.io or Hunter.io to find hiring managers’ email addresses from LinkedIn or company websites. Then send a short, friendly follow-up:

“Subject: Following up on [Position Name] application

Hi [Name],
I recently applied for [Position] and wanted to express my interest again. I’m especially excited about [specific project/initiative].
I’d love the chance to learn more about the role or share how my background in [major/skills] could help.

Best,
[Your Name]”

Apollo’s free plan also lets you schedule automatic follow-ups and track when emails are opened.

Why this works: Recruiters see hundreds of applications - follow-ups move yours back to the top of their inbox.

Step 3: Beat the ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Problem:
75% of resumes never reach a human. Companies use ATS software that filters out applications missing specific keywords.

Solution:
Install Jobalytics or Teal’s Resume Checker (both free Chrome extensions). Upload your resume and paste the job description - these tools highlight missing keywords, hard skills, or tools (like “Python,” “data visualization,” or “ReactJS”).

Why this matters: Every time you match 70%+ of the keywords, your odds of being seen by a recruiter double.

Result: Your resume doesn’t just look good - it gets through.

Step 4: Use AI (Properly) to Customize Your Resume

Problem:
Most students send the same resume everywhere - recruiters can tell.

Solution:
Use ChatGPT or ResumAI by Wonsulting to customize your resume to the specific job posting. Upload your resume and the job description - the AI will rewrite bullet points to reflect exactly what the company is looking for.

Example: Instead of “Worked on web app development,” it rewrites:

“Developed responsive web applications using React and Node.js, improving load speed by 25%.”

Now it’s quantifiable, results-driven, and role-specific - without you spending hours writing from scratch.

Your Complete Job Search Toolkit

You don’t need dozens of platforms you just need the right stack and a system.

Here’s your optimized job search toolkit:

• Simplify.ai → Automate applications

• Apollo.io → Reach real recruiters

• Jobalytics → Beat the ATS

• ResumAI → Tailor faster

• Huntr → Track your progress

• Pramp → Practice interviews

Each one removes friction from the process - freeing you to focus on what really gets you hired: preparation and persistence.

Best,
The Roam Growth Team 🧡