Stand Out from the Easy Apply Crowd

Q: Is LinkedIn Easy Apply really that bad?

Easy Apply isn't bad—it's just generic. When hundreds of candidates click the same button with no cover letter, you blend into the crowd. RoleShift helps you stand out with personalized materials while maintaining similar speed.

Q: Can I use RoleShift for LinkedIn jobs?

Yes! RoleShift works with any job posting, including LinkedIn. Use our bookmarklet to capture LinkedIn jobs, generate a personalized cover letter, then apply through LinkedIn with your customized materials.

Q: How much slower is RoleShift than Easy Apply?

Easy Apply takes about 30 seconds per application. RoleShift takes about 6 minutes per application. But those extra 5.5 minutes generate a personalized cover letter that can dramatically improve your response rate.

Q: Should I ever use Easy Apply?

Easy Apply can work for high-volume, low-competition roles where any response gets you in the door. For competitive positions or roles you really want, personalized applications through RoleShift give you a significant edge.

LinkedIn Easy Apply is fast, but so is everyone else clicking that button. RoleShift helps you send personalized applications that get noticed, while still applying to 5 jobs in 30 minutes.

The Easy Apply Problem

What Happens with Easy Apply

Hundreds of identical applications
No cover letter = no differentiation
Recruiters see a wall of sameness
Your profile competes with everyone else's
No opportunity to explain your fit

What Happens with RoleShift

Personalized cover letter for each job
Keywords from job description woven in
Your specific experience highlighted
Shows genuine interest and effort
Signals quality to recruiters

Feature Comparison

Feature	RoleShift	Easy Apply
Time per app	6 minutes	30 seconds
Cover letter	AI-personalized to each job	None
Keyword matching	Auto-extracted	Just profile
Differentiation	High	Low
Works on	Any job board	LinkedIn only
Cost	$29 one-time	Free
Response rate	~20% (10x average)	~2% (industry avg)

Quality vs Quantity: The Math

Easy Apply: 100 Applications

Time spent:

~50 minutes

Response rate:

~2%

Expected responses:

2 responses

RoleShift: 100 Applications

Time spent:

~10 hours (20 sprints)

Response rate:

~20%

Expected responses:

20 responses

10x more responses for 10 hours more investment. The math favors quality.

When to Use Each

Use RoleShift when...

The role is competitive
You want to maximize response rates
The job is a good fit and you want to stand out
You're applying to jobs outside LinkedIn
You want structured daily job search progress

Easy Apply might work when...

High-volume, low-competition roles
You just need any response to get in the door
Your LinkedIn profile alone is very strong
You're casting a very wide net initially
The company doesn't request cover letters

The Bottom Line

LinkedIn Easy Apply is free and fast, but you're competing with everyone else who clicked the same button. RoleShift costs $29 and takes a few minutes longer per application, but generates personalized cover letters that help you stand out and achieve 10x higher response rates.

$29 for 150 personalized applications = $0.19 per quality application

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LinkedIn Easy Apply really that bad?

Can I use RoleShift for LinkedIn jobs?

How much slower is RoleShift than Easy Apply?

Should I ever use Easy Apply?

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