Responsible AI auto-apply tool aims to streamline application process and save time for job seekers
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — July 1, 2025 — Nearly half (47%) of workers are using AI tools during their job search, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. respondents. Additionally, roughly three-quarters (72%) consider AI functions like auto-apply in job applications to be a “smart strategy.” Recognizing the wide adoption of AI among job seekers, FlexJobs® has launched “ExpertApply,” a powerful AI job application tool developed to support job seekers and revolutionize the job application process.
Available to FlexJobs users, ExpertApply was developed to streamline the application process. Through advanced artificial intelligence, the tool helps job seekers auto-apply for jobs quickly and easily using the information on their resume, significantly reducing the time spent on job applications and allowing job seekers to focus on finding their dream role.
Additionally, ExpertApply is built into users’ FlexJobs accounts and provides them the ability to review applications before submission, maintaining quality, oversight, and control for job seekers as well as greater alignment and transparency for employers.
How FlexJobs ExpertApply Works:
- Upload Resume: ExpertApply pulls resume data, including work history, education, and key skills to build the job seeker’s application profile on FlexJobs.
- Auto-Apply to Relevant Roles: ExpertApply uses AI to apply for jobs automatically, completing applications based on the job seeker’s profile.
- Review & Submit: With ExpertApply, the job seeker’s entire application will be prepared using AI. All they need to do is review and submit.
The release of ExpertApply underscores FlexJobs’ ongoing commitment to providing job seekers with the resources and tools they need to successfully navigate the evolving job market and modern work landscape.
“The question isn’t whether today’s workers are using AI, it’s if they’re using it responsibly,” said Toni Frana, Career Expert Manager at FlexJobs. “Job seekers need knowledge and access to the latest advancements in AI, and ExpertApply provides this competitive edge, while also leveling the playing field by making it easy for job seekers to take full control of their career search.”
Career Expert Tips: Using AI in Job Searching
When using various AI tools for career support, FlexJobs career experts strongly advise job seekers to prioritize authenticity and accuracy, which demonstrate attention to detail and trust to potential employers.
- Lead with Authenticity: While AI can significantly speed up the time it takes for candidates to develop resume and cover letters, top candidates revise their core content to allow their unique voice to shine through. Hiring managers not only seek authenticity in applications, but also value the ability to articulate skills and experiences during interviews. Job seekers should never let AI create a persona that fails to reflect exactly who they are.
- Verify AI-Generated Information: Treat AI-generated content as a jumping off point, not the end result. Similarly to ExpertApply’s feature to review applications before they are submitted, job seekers should verify any AI-created content in the job search to avoid misrepresentation, especially when it comes to communicating job experience, goals, and skills.
- Decode Employer Needs: Beyond resume and cover letter assistance, AI tools are excellent for analyzing job descriptions, company websites, and industry trends to better understand what employers need. Job seekers can use these insights to adjust application materials more effectively and demonstrate how they are a fit for particular roles.
Please visit https://www.flexjobs.com/expert-apply or contact Shanna Briggs (shanna.briggs@bold.com) for more information.
Methodology: The survey was conducted on April 14, 2025, using Pollfish. Participants were queried about their use of and opinions around AI-powered tools, responding to various question types, including yes/no questions, scale-based questions gauging agreement levels, and questions that permitted the selection of multiple options from a list of answers. Demographic breakdown of the 1,012 respondents: Gender: women (49%), men (50%), prefer not to identify (1%), Generation: Gen Z (23%), millennial/Gen Y (26%), Gen X (25%), baby boomer (26%).
About FlexJobs
FlexJobs’ work from home jobs site specializes in flexible, hybrid, and remote jobs, with over 135 million people having used its resources since 2007. FlexJobs provides the highest-quality database of vetted online job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time. To support job seekers in all phases of their careers, FlexJobs offers expert advice, events & webinars, and other resources. In parallel, FlexJobs works with leading companies to recruit the best remote talent and optimize their remote and flexible workplace. A trusted source for data, trends, and insight, FlexJobs has been cited extensively in top national outlets, including Business Insider, CNBC, Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company magazine, Forbes magazine, Fortune magazine, HuffPost, Newsweek magazine, Scripps News, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, Yahoo Finance, and many more. Follow FlexJobs on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Source: FlexJobs