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How to choose a platform

The criteria we would use ourselves, in plain terms.

Check whether it knows Indian job portals

Many popular AI job tools are built for the US market. They apply on Indeed, Greenhouse or LinkedIn and may never touch Naukri, foundit, IIMJobs or company career pages used by Indian employers. Before paying, look for a clear list of supported portals or countries. If the site only says '30+ job boards' without names, assume Indian coverage is thin until you test it with the free plan.

Separate writing tools from applying tools

Resume builders and ATS checkers improve what you send. Auto-apply agents decide where it goes and send it for you. Most people need the first kind more than the second. A sharp, tailored CV sent to 20 good-fit roles usually beats 300 generic applications. Start with a writing or checking tool, and add an applying tool only if volume is truly your bottleneck.

Read the platform rules before automating

LinkedIn's User Agreement forbids bots, unauthorised automated methods and browser add-ons used to act on its services. Auto-apply extensions that click 'Easy Apply' for you sit in that grey area, and the account at risk is yours, not the tool's. If your LinkedIn profile matters for your career, keep automation to company career sites or tools that let you review each application.

Convert the price to rupees and watch billing cycles

Most global tools charge in dollars or euros, and some bill weekly. A $19.99 weekly plan costs far more over two months than it looks. Indian tools like Arya and Naukri Pro price in rupees and accept local payments. Check whether a plan auto-renews, how refunds work, and whether a one-time or quarterly plan suits a job search that may last three months.

Use free tiers to test before paying

Almost every tool here has a free tier or free first check. Use it on one real job description you care about. See whether the suggestions are specific to that job or just generic advice, and whether the formatting survives when you upload the PDF to a portal. If the free version is unhelpful, the paid one rarely changes your results much.

Keep a human check on everything AI writes

General assistants and resume tools can add skills, numbers or job titles that are not true, especially when asked to 'make it stronger'. Recruiters in India often verify claims in interviews and background checks. Read every line before sending, keep a master CV with only facts, and let AI suggest phrasing rather than inventing achievements.

Be careful with live interview copilots

Some tools whisper answers to you during a real interview. Employers can treat this as dishonest, and some now ask candidates to share screens or confirm they are not using aids. Mock-interview practice with AI is low-risk and useful. Using hidden help in an actual interview can cost you the offer if discovered.