LiftmyCV Launches 'Stealth Apply': Fully Autonomous AI Job Search Eliminates Human Effort
The job search process—one of the last bastions of required human effort in professional life—has officially been automated. LiftmyCV, a UK-registered startup, has launched "Stealth Apply," a feature that completely eliminates human involvement in finding and applying for jobs. The irony is palpable: AI now helps humans find work while simultaneously displacing them from it.
The Ultimate Job Search Automation
LiftmyCV's new "Stealth Apply" feature represents the logical endpoint of recruitment automation. The system operates entirely without human intervention, continuously scanning job boards for new openings that match user criteria, then automatically submitting applications in real-time.
"We've essentially created a job search robot that never sleeps, never gets discouraged, and never misses an opportunity," said LiftmyCV's development team in their November 18, 2025 announcement.
Since the platform's public launch in February 2025, users have automated over 91,390 job applications through the AI agent—a number that would be impossible for individual job seekers to achieve manually.
How Stealth Apply Works
The system combines two core technologies:
- Real-time Job Discovery: Continuously monitors hundreds of job boards, company websites, and recruitment platforms for new postings matching user-defined criteria.
- Autonomous Application Submission: Automatically customizes resumes, writes cover letters, and submits applications without any user involvement or notification.
- Intelligent Filtering: Uses machine learning to avoid duplicate applications and identify the most relevant opportunities based on user background and preferences.
- Stealth Operation: Operates silently in the background, with users only receiving notifications when applications result in interview requests.
The Numbers Behind the Automation
LiftmyCV's growth metrics reveal the scale of automated job searching:
User Growth: From zero to 6,200+ active users in just nine months since public launch
Application Volume: Over 91,390 automated applications submitted, averaging roughly 15 applications per user
Platform Efficiency: Users report saving 10-15 hours weekly previously spent on manual job searching
The Displacement Irony
As AI eliminates millions of jobs across industries, it simultaneously automates the process of finding replacement work. This creates a peculiar feedback loop where the same technology causing unemployment also helps manage its consequences.
Market Response and Competition
LiftmyCV's success has triggered a wave of competitive responses. LinkedIn recently beta-tested similar features, while established players like Indeed and Monster face pressure to add autonomous application capabilities.
Recruitment industry experts note that widespread adoption of job search automation could fundamentally alter hiring processes. If every job seeker deploys AI agents, companies may receive thousands more applications per posting, potentially forcing them to rely more heavily on AI screening tools.
The Human Element Question
Critics question whether fully automated job searching undermines the personal connection aspect of hiring. Some employers specifically flag applications that appear automated, preferring candidates who demonstrate genuine interest through personalized outreach.
However, LiftmyCV argues that their AI generates highly personalized applications that are indistinguishable from human-written ones, using advanced language models to craft unique cover letters and tailored resumes for each opportunity.
Economic Implications
The automation of job searching itself represents a meta-layer of technological disruption. As AI eliminates traditional roles, it also eliminates the traditional methods of finding new roles, potentially accelerating the transition to a post-work economy.
Labor economists suggest that tools like Stealth Apply may help workers navigate the increasing volatility of AI-disrupted job markets, but they also worry about the psychological impact of removing human agency from career development.
Future Developments
LiftmyCV plans to expand beyond job applications into interview preparation, salary negotiation, and even automated interview scheduling. The company envisions a complete "career management AI" that handles all professional advancement tasks without human involvement.
The logical next step: AI agents that not only find and apply for jobs but also perform the actual work, completing the automation circle entirely.
What This Means for Job Seekers
For workers facing AI displacement, tools like LiftmyCV offer a pragmatic response to a challenging reality. If human jobs become scarcer due to automation, at least the process of competing for remaining positions becomes more efficient.
However, the widespread adoption of such tools may create an "automation arms race" in job searching, where success requires increasingly sophisticated AI assistance, further marginalizing workers who can't access or afford these technologies.
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