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Hoist is an AI-powered job application management platform. It scrapes jobs from LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and Google Jobs into one feed, analyzes your resume with AI, auto-applies to matching jobs, and tracks everything on a Kanban board.
Upload your CV and select a job listing. Hoist's LLM engine compares your resume against the job description, generates a compatibility score, identifies skill gaps, and suggests specific improvements — including missing ATS keywords that could be filtering you out.
Hoist can automatically apply to jobs on LinkedIn that match your configured preferences. It uses smart matching to ensure you only apply to genuinely relevant roles — quality over quantity. You control the criteria and application rate.
Currently: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and Google Jobs. We aggregate listings from all five into a single unified feed with deduplication, so you never see the same job twice.
Yes. The free tier includes basic job application tracking, a Kanban board, calendar view, and up to 25 saved jobs. AI features, auto-apply, multi-platform scraping, and Smart Match require the Pro plan at $17/month.
$17/month. That's it. No hidden fees, no annual commitment required. For context, Teal Pro is $29/month and Huntr Premium is $40/month — we offer more features at a lower price.
Smart Match is Hoist's hybrid AI recommendation engine. It combines LLM analysis with algorithmic matching to surface the most relevant job opportunities based on your skills, experience, and preferences. It learns from your behavior over time.
Link your WhatsApp number to Hoist and you can check application statuses, receive interview reminders, and get job recommendations — all via chatbot messages. It's like having a job search assistant in your pocket.
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We follow industry security best practices. Your resume and personal information are never shared with third parties, and you can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
Teal focuses on resume building and manual job tracking. Hoist goes further with multi-platform job scraping, auto-apply automation, AI resume analysis, Smart Match recommendations, and WhatsApp integration — all at a lower price point ($17/mo vs $29/mo).
Huntr is a solid job tracker, but at $40/month for premium features. Hoist offers automated job scraping from 5 platforms, AI-powered auto-apply, and WhatsApp integration — features Huntr doesn't have — at less than half the price.
Absolutely. Hoist is designed for job seekers worldwide, not just the US market. Our multi-platform scraping works across regions, and the WhatsApp integration is particularly valuable for international users who prefer mobile-first workflows.
The main platform is web-based — just sign up and use it in your browser. We also offer an optional Chrome extension for LinkedIn session management and one-click job saving.
Yes. Cancel your Pro subscription at any time with no penalties. Your account reverts to the free tier, and you keep access to your tracked applications.
Spreadsheets require manual entry, have no intelligence, and become unmanageable past 20-30 applications. Hoist automates data entry through job scraping, adds AI analysis, provides visual Kanban tracking, and scales effortlessly to hundreds of applications.
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