The Application Hub allows you to create tailored resumes and cover letters for every job you want to apply to. This powerful tool helps you move efficiently from saved jobs to high-quality application materials, giving you the best chance at landing interviews.
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of using the Application Hub to create and optimize your application packets.
What is an Application Packet?
An Application Packet is a dedicated section that bundles a tailored resume and cover letter for a single job application. When you create a packet for a new job, our system automatically generates:
A tailored resume: A new, editable copy of your base resume that can be optimized specifically for that job
A customized cover letter: A complete draft using your professional background and the job description
Application follow-up template: A ready-to-use follow-up email for after you apply
The goal is to streamline your application process while maintaining quality and personalization.
Getting Started: Your First Application Packet
When you complete Huntr's initial onboarding and save your first job, our system automatically creates your first Application Packet. This gives you a head start with tailored materials right from the beginning.
Recommended Workflow
For the most efficient job application process:
Save jobs: Use our Job Tracker or Chrome Extension to save all interesting jobs for the day
Navigate to Application Hub: Access your central dashboard
Create packets: Generate Application Packets for each job
Review and optimize: Improve your documents and apply
Creating Application Packets
From the Hub (Recommended)
Click the Create Packet button next to any job in the Jobs without Packets
list. This is the primary workflow for creating packets.
Bulk Creation
Click the main +Create Packet button to open a selection window where you can choose multiple saved jobs and generate packets for all of them simultaneously.
From the Job Tracker
Create packets directly from the job details panel in your Job Tracker.
🙋Tip: When creating a packet, you'll select a base resume to build from. If you're applying for different roles (e.g., Product Designer and Product Manager), make sure to select the correct base resume to ensure relevant generated documents.
Application Packet Actions
View Job Post: Redirects you to the original job posting to review or submit your application.
Job Details: Opens the Job Card to add activities, contacts, and more.
Job Match Score Summary: This summary will outline if your current resume is strong enough to submit immediately to the application or if it needs some work. This summary will highlight what is missing and what steps we suggest you take to improve your resume before applying to the job.
Download Packet: Allows you to directly download the Application Packet. Your Packet will download as a .Zip folder under the Company name and Job title. This allows you to keep your packets organized on your device and for easy submission.
Mark as Submitted: Allows you to track all submissions and will mark this packet as Applied in your Application Hub.
Tailored Resume Actions: Allows you to run AI Tailor directly from the packet to begin reviewing and tailoring your resume, Edit your resume in the Editor, or download the current version of your Resume you have used to create the Packet.
Cover Letter Actions: Edit or download your new Cover Letter before submitting.
Download & Apply: After editing, tailoring, and adjusting your packet you can download your new items, go directly to the Job Post URL and apply.
Inside an Application Packet
The first thing you'll see is your resume's Job Match Score, indicating how well your current resume aligns with the job requirements. Scores are categorized as:
Poor (Red)
Weak (Orange)
Fair (Yellow)
Good (Blue)
Great (Green)
Our recommendation is to work on your resume until the score reaches "Great" (green) to maximize your interview chances.
2. Application Documents
Your packet contains three key documents:
Tailored Resume: An editable copy of your base resume, ready for job-specific optimization
Tailored Cover Letter: A complete draft generated using your base resume details and the job description. We highly encourage editing this to add your personal voice and ensure every detail is perfect.
Application Follow-Up: A follow-up email template for your convenience. You can copy the text or click a link to open it directly in your default email client, pre-filled and ready for final edits.
Optimizing Your Resume with AI Tailor
Running AI Tailor
Click "Run AI Tailor" to start the AI Tailor process and launch the resume editor.
Run AI Tailor - this process takes a few minutes and performs deep analysis of your resume against the job description
Review the specific, actionable suggestions provided
Implement changes to boost your Job Match Score and refine your professional summary
Understanding Job Match Analysis
In the editor's right-hand panel, you'll see a detailed breakdown including:
Qualifications & Responsibilities Match: See which requirements are fully covered and which are missing. For example, it might note that the job requires experience with "Figma," while your resume only lists "Sketch" and "Adobe."
Keyword Match: Review key terms from the job description and see which ones are present in your resume.
By addressing the gaps identified in the analysis and implementing AI Tailor suggestions, you can significantly increase your score and create a much stronger resume.
Best Practices
Resume Optimization: Focus on reaching a "Great" Job Match Score before applying. This significantly improves your chances of getting past ATS systems and catching recruiter attention.
Cover Letter Personalization: While we provide a strong starting point, adding your personal voice and specific details about why you're interested in the company will make your application stand out.
Base Resume Selection: Always choose the most relevant base resume for the role type you're applying to. This ensures the generated materials align with your target position.
💡 Keep in mind: The Application Hub combines powerful AI assistance with full user control. While we handle the heavy lifting of tailoring and optimization, your personal touch and final review are what make applications truly compelling to recruiters
Conclusion
The Application Hub transforms the often tedious process of creating tailored application documents. By combining AI-powered optimization with easy-to-use tools, you can speed up your job search without compromising the quality and personalization that help you stand out to recruiters and land more interviews.