The Applai Playbook
The modern job search
Applying for jobs changed. Here's how to approach it without wasting your time.
01 — Understand the system
AI didn’t start the application flood
The internet changed job hunting long before generative AI arrived. AI is simply pushing the cost of applying even closer to zero.
02 — Get noticedYour CV has two readers
One is software. The other is a busy human. Your CV needs to make sense to both.
03 — Build your proofWhat a good CV actually looks like
A strong CV does not need fancy layouts or colors. It needs clear structure, relevant experience and proof that you can do the work.
04 — Convert opportunitiesApply faster, not blindly
The goal of automation isn’t to submit 1,000 applications. It’s to spend your time on the decisions that actually require you.
05 — Build your proofStop describing your job. Show what changed.
Most CVs describe responsibilities. Good CVs describe impact.