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Getting started

What is HireBolt and how does it work?+

HireBolt is a Chrome extension that fills out job applications for you. Install it, build your profile once, and from any supported job board you can hit a shortcut to auto-apply, generate a tailored resume, and write a personalized cover letter — all in seconds.

How do I install the extension?+

Click "Add to Chrome" on the homepage, accept the Chrome Web Store prompt, then pin HireBolt to your toolbar. Setup takes about two minutes.

Which browsers are supported?+

Anywhere Chrome runs — Chrome itself, plus Brave, Arc, and Edge. We do not support Firefox or Safari at this time.

Do I need a paid plan to try it?+

No. The Starter tier is free forever and gives you 10 auto-applications per day. Upgrade only when you want to apply at higher volume.

Features

Which job boards does HireBolt support?+

LinkedIn, Indeed, Lever, Greenhouse, Workday, Ashby, Welcome to the Jungle, Wellfound, Glassdoor, Monster, and SmartRecruiters — plus most company career pages built on those backends.

How does the AI Resume Builder work?+

You build one master profile. For each job, HireBolt re-orders bullets, swaps verbs, and re-weights skills based on the posting — then exports an ATS-clean PDF in your chosen template (Modern, Consulting, or Harvard).

Are the cover letters actually good?+

They mirror company tone, use keywords from the job description, and follow a structure recruiters actually read. You can always edit the output before sending.

What does the ATS Score Checker measure?+

Keyword match between your resume and a job description, weighted by frequency, plus length and formatting checks. Aim for 85+ for a strong application.

Can I track applications I made manually?+

Yes. The tracker supports manual entries, edits, status changes, and CSV export — useful if you also apply outside HireBolt.

Privacy & trust

Will recruiters know I used HireBolt?+

No. Applications submit through the same fields you would fill manually. There's no watermark, no tag, nothing the recruiter sees that suggests automation.

Where is my data stored?+

By default everything lives in your browser. Optional encrypted sync uses keys only you hold. We never sell or share your data.

Is HireBolt against any platform's terms of service?+

HireBolt automates form-filling, not scraping. It behaves the way a fast typist would. We continuously test against platform policies and update accordingly.

Billing

Can I cancel anytime?+

Yes — one click from the Billing page. Trials don't auto-charge if you cancel before day 7.

Do you offer student or unemployed discounts?+

Yes. Email support@hirebolt.com from your .edu address or with a brief note about your situation. We discount or comp accounts case-by-case.

What payment methods do you accept?+

All major credit cards via Stripe. Apple Pay and Google Pay supported on mobile.

Do you offer team or enterprise plans?+

Yes — for outplacement programs, bootcamps, and university career centers. Get in touch via the contact page for a quote.