What do I need to get started?
Two things: your current CV, and a job ad you're considering applying for.
Upload your CV once - JobAlchemist builds a structured profile from it that carries through every role you analyse. Then paste a job ad and you're running. Most people have their first analysis done within ten minutes of signing up.
Will this actually tell me if I'm competitive, or will it just tell me what I want to hear?
It will tell you the truth.
If you're a strong match, you'll know - with specific evidence from your CV mapped to what the role requires. If you're not, you'll know that too, along with a clear explanation of what's missing so you can decide whether to apply anyway or focus elsewhere.
This isn't keyword-matching dressed up as a fit assessment. We compare your actual experience to what the role genuinely needs - including seniority alignment, transferable skills, and the gaps most likely to matter to a hiring manager.
How does the job ad analysis work?
We analyse the full text of the job ad to surface what's really being asked for - the requirements behind the language, the org context, the pressure points this hire is meant to solve, and the signals about priorities and culture that most people miss on a skim-read.
We also pull in current public information about the company - recent news, leadership changes, strategic context - so you're not working from the job ad alone.
You get a clear picture of what you'd be walking into.
How does the CV and cover letter tailoring work?
We use your structured CV profile and the job ad's real requirements to reshape your CV and cover letter around this specific role.
Not keyword-stuffing. Not generic templates. Role-specific narrative, targeted language, and a clear change log explaining exactly what was adjusted and why - so the output sounds like you, and you can stand behind every line of it in an interview.
How is this different from just using ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a general-purpose tool you point at a problem. JobAlchemist is a process built specifically for this one.
The difference is sequence and memory. ChatGPT gives you output - one exchange, no context carried forward, no reasoning attached. JobAlchemist runs a structured workflow: analyse the role first, assess fit with evidence, then build tailored materials with a rationale for every recommendation.
Your roles, drafts, and insights are stored and connected. Next role you analyse, your CV profile is already there. The context doesn't disappear.
One other thing: the fit check comes before the drafting. Most AI tools will write you a cover letter for a role you're not competitive for without mentioning it. We tell you where you stand first.
Will recruiters be able to tell I used AI?
The output is built around your actual CV - your experience, your language, your achievements. JobAlchemist reshapes and sharpens what's already there. It doesn't invent qualifications or write in a voice that isn't yours.
The change log means you understand every adjustment. You're not handing over your application to an AI and hoping it sounds right - you're reviewing specific, reasoned suggestions and deciding what to keep.
Most recruiters are looking for relevance and clarity. JobAlchemist helps you deliver both, in your own voice.
Will it work for my industry and role type?
Yes. JobAlchemist analyses each role from the job ad up - it's not working from industry templates or generic role profiles.
It also adjusts for regional expectations: CV versus resume format, local conventions, seniority norms. Whether you're applying in Auckland, Sydney, Toronto, or New York, the output is calibrated to where you're applying.
If you have a specific role or industry you're unsure about, the free trial covers three full analyses. Try it on a real role and see what you get.
Will it work if I'm changing careers?
Yes - and this is one of the cases where it's most useful.
Career changers often undersell themselves because the connection between what they've done and what the new role needs isn't obvious from a standard CV read. JobAlchemist identifies where your transferable skills are relevant, explains the connection in language the hiring manager will recognise, and helps you lead with the parts of your experience that matter most for this specific role.
You're not starting over. You're reframing.
How long does it take?
Once your CV is uploaded, a full analysis - job ad intelligence, fit assessment, and tailored CV and cover letter drafts - typically takes a few minutes.
The first time takes slightly longer as you're uploading your CV and building your profile. After that, it's paste the job ad, run the analysis, review the output. Most people complete a full application pack in under 15 minutes.
What about interview preparation?
Role-specific interview preparation is coming.
It will generate likely interview questions based on the job ad and your fit gaps, and suggest answers grounded in your actual experience - so you're preparing for the specific conversation this role is likely to require, not generic interview questions from a blog post.
If you want early access when it launches, let us know from inside the app.
Is my data safe?
Yes, and we're specific about what that means.
Your CV and job data are stored securely using Supabase with row-level security - meaning your data is only ever accessible to your account, never shared with other users or used to train models.
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We follow least-privilege access practices internally, which means we access only what we need to keep the product running.
Your CV is yours. We're custodians of it, not owners.
