
You're one of 250 applicants.
We make sure yours stands out.
Get a real human to curate the roles worth your time, tailor your resume and cover letter for each one, and get your name in front of real people.
US reverse recruiters charge $900 to $4,500 a month for this.
We charge $95 a month on the Standard plan, or $195 a month on the Plus plan with outreach to hiring managers, sent with your go-ahead.
You're not bad at job hunting. The system is broken.
You've sent dozens of applications into the black hole. You've been ghosted after final rounds. You've rewritten your resume so many times you don't recognize it. And every listing now has hundreds of AI-generated applications stacked in front of yours.
Most job searches drag on for months. It feels like a part-time job you never signed up for, on top of everything else.
So stop doing it alone. Hand it to someone whose entire job is your job search.
Your whole job search, in four steps
- 01
Getting to know you
We start with a free 15-minute call and get to know your work in your own words. Everything we build for you comes from what you tell us.
- 02
Daily matches
We scan hundreds of new listings every day and send you only the ones worth your time. Each comes with a fit report that shows what the role needs, where you match, where you'd be stretching, and any red flags we've noticed.
- 03
We build your pack
For each role you choose, we build a resume and cover letter, and you approve both before anything is sent. On the Plus plan, with your go-ahead, we also email the hiring manager.
- 04
You apply
You send each application yourself, and we help you prepare for any interview.
What clients say
Real people, real searches

Simon and Milly have been such a huge help throughout my job application process. I could reach out to them anytime with any questions, and they were always super supportive and helpful. Every CV and résumé was tailored perfectly to the position and really well thought out.
Every client is asked for a review when their search ends. Read them on Trustpilot →
We are not an auto-apply bot
You've seen the tools that send out 100 applications a day to anything that moves. Recruiters see them too, and they're learning to filter those straight to the trash.
We do the opposite. We focus on fewer, better applications. Every role is checked by a person before it reaches you, and every resume and cover letter is built for that one role by a person before you send it. Customising is the best strategy for landing interviews.
How much of your search do you want us to carry?
- Our system sends you the roles it matches to your profile.
- You choose up to 3 roles a week, and our system drafts a tailored resume and cover letter for each.
- Our system fact-checks each draft against your own history.
- No human review.
- No checks on roles you find yourself.
- We read every match and send you only the ones worth your time.
- You pick the ones you want to apply to.
- We hand-build tailored resumes and cover letters for up to 10 roles a week.
- You can also send us roles you find yourself, and we'll check them too.
- We provide preparation material for every interview.
- You have your own personal account manager.
- Everything in Standard, plus…
- We contact hiring managers and recruiters for the roles you're interested in.
- We also approach companies in your field that aren't advertising yet.
- We hand-build tailored resumes and cover letters for every role you want, with no limit.
- We can also submit your applications for you, if you'd like.
- We offer a mock interview with feedback before every interview.
There's no setup fee, no success fee and no percentage of your salary.
The same work, priced elsewhere
| Service | Starting price | A person picks your roles | You approve before anything is sent | Outreach to hiring managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted | From $29/mo | YesStandard and Plus | YesStandard and Plus | YesPlus plan |
| Find My Profession | From $1,500/mo + 8% of salary | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| HQ Career | From $997/mo | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| iCareerSolutions | From $2,995/mo | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Careerify | From $150/mo | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
A dash means the provider does not say.
Questions
A note from the founder
I built Shortlisted because I saw great people get nothing back from a job market that had stopped reading their applications. The answer wasn't another tool. It was having someone in their corner who would do the work properly.
We started in South Africa, and now we're opening up to clients in the US and around the world. I'd rather earn your trust through our work than with a sales pitch. That's why we offer a 15-day money-back guarantee.
I still review packs myself. If something's wrong, it's my responsibility. Email me.
— Simon Strehler, Founder · Cape Town · LinkedIn

Ready to stop searching?
Start with a free resume review. A real person will read it, and no card or signup is needed. Or, book a free intro call to get started right away.
Both are free to start · no card. $95/mo or $195/mo once you begin · cancel anytime.
Last updated October 2026