Apply as a Guest
You can now apply to a job without creating an account first. The apply form on every job page accepts:
- Your name + email
- A cover letter (optional)
- A resume file upload (PDF / DOC / DOCX)
This makes it easy to apply on the spot - no signup wall.
How to apply as a guest
Section titled “How to apply as a guest”- Open any job page (e.g.
/jobs/senior-backend-engineer/). - Click Apply Now.
- The apply panel opens - fill in your name + email.
- Drop a resume file into the Click to upload resume zone, or pick one with the file picker. PDF, DOC, and DOCX accepted, up to the size cap configured by the site (default 5 MB, sites can raise to 20 MB).
- (Optional) Write a cover letter in the Cover Letter (optional) textarea.
- Click Submit Application.
The employer receives the application instantly. They see your name, email, cover letter, and resume preview from their dashboard.
Required vs optional resume
Section titled “Required vs optional resume”Whether a resume is required depends on the site’s settings:
- Resume required (the default for new sites) - you must attach a file to submit.
- Resume optional - you can submit without a file. The employer may follow up via email.
If a site requires a resume but you try to submit without one, you’ll see a clear error message: “A resume is required to apply for this job.” Drop a file and resubmit.
Privacy
Section titled “Privacy”Your application is stored against your email address. If you later create an account using the same email, the system will link your historical guest applications to the new account automatically - your “My Applications” page will show them.
If you’d like a copy of your data or want it deleted, the Privacy & My Data controls in the candidate dashboard handle GDPR self-service requests.
File format support
Section titled “File format support”| Format | Accepted | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Recommended - preserves layout for the employer | |
| DOC | Yes | Older Word format |
| DOCX | Yes | Modern Word format |
| ODT, RTF, TXT | No | Not currently supported. Save as PDF first. |
| Image (JPG / PNG) | No | Photos of resumes are rejected - convert to PDF |
What happens after submit
Section titled “What happens after submit”You’ll see a confirmation message inline: “Application submitted - the employer will be in touch.” That’s it. No further account-creation steps unless you want to track applications going forward.