---
title: "Blog — FastApply"
description: "Insights, tips, and updates from FastApply"
url: "https://fastapply.io/blog"
---

# Blog

Insights, tips, and updates from FastApply.

| Post | Date | Read time | Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AI Hiring Bias: Why LLMs Prefer AI-Written Resumes | July 22, 2026 | 7 min read | https://fastapply.io/blog/llm-resume-bias.md |
| Why FastApply: The Story Behind Building a Faster Way to Apply | February 2, 2026 | 3 min read | https://fastapply.io/blog/why-fastapply.md |
| Apply Faster: Why Speed and Tailored Resumes Win Jobs | January 27, 2026 | 2 min read | https://fastapply.io/blog/apply-faster-with-tailored-resumes.md |

## AI Hiring Bias: Why LLMs Prefer AI-Written Resumes

July 22, 2026 · 7 min read

In 2025, LLMs favored their own AI-generated CVs over human ones 65-80% of the time. If you still submit a handwritten resume, you may already be at a disadvantage. Here's what the study found, and how to optimize for both humans and AI.

Read: https://fastapply.io/blog/llm-resume-bias.md

## Why FastApply: The Story Behind Building a Faster Way to Apply

February 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Two years ago, after massive layoffs at a startup, I found myself competing with hundreds of others for the same jobs. Hours spent tailoring CVs, only to see 'Job no longer accepting applications.' That frustration sparked an idea.

Read: https://fastapply.io/blog/why-fastapply.md

## Apply Faster: Why Speed and Tailored Resumes Win Jobs

January 27, 2026 · 2 min read

A study reveals a shock: recruiters barely glance at resumes. Just six seconds! That first look counts big time. Send that application swiftly. This piece looks at why quickness helps when seeking work.

Read: https://fastapply.io/blog/apply-faster-with-tailored-resumes.md