AI Recruitment Engine

The right match.
Every time.

Create a job, build your spec with AI, upload CVs, and get a ranked shortlist with interview guide and candidate emails — in 90 seconds.

20 free CV scans included. No credit card required.

✓ 3 candidates shortlisted ⭐ Hidden gem found
Aptly — Screening results
4 candidates analysed
#1
Sarah Baxter
87%
Strong shortlist AI: None
#2
James Okonkwo
74%
Strong shortlist AI: None
#3
Priya Nair
58%
Borderline AI: Mild
#4
David Chen
31%
Do not progress AI: Strong

Better hiring decisions.
Less time. More confidence.

Whether you're a recruiter placing candidates or a business owner hiring your next team member — the problem is the same. A pile of CVs, not enough time, and the nagging feeling you might be missing the right person.

Aptly turns that pile into a clear, ranked shortlist with reasoning you can defend, personalised emails to every applicant, and an interview guide — in the time it takes to make a coffee.

90s
Average time to get a full ranked shortlist
100%
Of candidates receive a personalised response
0
Candidates ghosted. Every application gets a reply.

Built for anyone who hires

Whether you place candidates for a living or just need to fill a role — Aptly works for you.

🏢

Recruitment agencies

You're placing candidates across multiple clients and roles simultaneously. Every hour spent manually screening CVs is an hour not spent building relationships or closing placements.

Aptly gives you a ranked shortlist, white-labeled PDF report, and candidate emails — ready to send to your client in 90 seconds.

👥

In-house HR teams

You're hiring across departments with different requirements, different hiring managers, and limited time. Inconsistent screening leads to inconsistent hires — and decisions that are hard to defend.

Aptly screens every CV against the same criteria, every time — with clear reasoning your hiring managers can act on confidently.

🚀

Business owners hiring directly

You posted a job and now you have 50 CVs and no idea where to start. You don't have a recruiter or an HR team — just a pile of applications and a business to run.

Aptly reads every CV, tells you exactly who to interview and why, and handles the candidate responses — so you can make a confident hire and get back to work.

Three steps to a perfect shortlist

No training required. No complex setup. Create a job, upload CVs, and go.

1

Create a job

Paste your existing job spec or use Aptly's AI builder — answer a few targeted questions and get a world-class spec in seconds, complete with an unrealistic criteria check.

2

Upload candidate CVs

Drop in PDF or Word CV files — up to 30 at a time. Aptly reads every one, scores each candidate against your spec, and runs multiple batches in parallel if needed.

#1
3

Get your shortlist

A unified ranked candidate list with plain-English reasoning, an interview guide, ready-to-send emails for every candidate, and a white-labeled PDF — all saved under your job.

Everything a recruiter actually needs

Built by people who understand recruitment. Not just technology.

🎯

Ranked shortlist with reasoning

Every candidate is scored 0-100 against your job spec with plain-English explanations of why they stand out and what gaps to probe in interview. No black box — you see exactly how the decision was made.

Verdict: Strong shortlist · Borderline · Do not progress
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AI-CV detection

Aptly flags CVs that show signs of AI generation — from mild polish to fully synthetic content. Know before the interview whether you're looking at a genuine candidate or a manufactured application.

Flags: None · Mild · Moderate · Strong
✉️

One-click candidate emails

Every candidate gets a personalised, specific email — shortlisted candidates receive warm outreach, borderline candidates get two options, rejected candidates get a respectful response. No more ghosting.

Send individually or bulk send all at once
📄

White-labeled PDF report

Generate a professional shortlist report branded with your agency name and your client's details. Send it directly to your client as a polished deliverable that reflects your expertise.

Includes shortlist, reasoning, and interview guide
🎤

Interview guide

Every screening generates a tailored interview guide with opening questions, technical questions, strong and weak answer indicators, and red flags to listen for — specific to the role and the candidates.

Generated fresh for every screening

AI job spec builder

Answer 11 targeted questions and Aptly generates a world-class job specification — complete with a check for unrealistic criteria, contradictory requirements, and below-market compensation. Better than anything you'd get from ChatGPT.

Flags unrealistic criteria before you screen a single CV
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Jobs workspace

Every role lives in its own job. Run multiple screening batches against the same job and all candidates are merged into one unified ranked list. Manage status, download the PDF, and send emails — all from one place.

Open · Filled · On hold — full pipeline visibility
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Hidden gem identification

Sometimes the best candidate isn't the most obvious one. Aptly flags candidates with unique credentials that no other applicant has — the hidden gems that deserve a second look.

Surfaces candidates others would miss

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. No contracts, no surprises.

Free
Free
 
20 CV scans
  • Ranked shortlist
  • AI-CV detection
  • Candidate emails
  • Interview guide
  • PDF report
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Starter
$29/mo
~R530/month
50 CV scans per month
  • Everything in Free
  • Email sending
  • Priority support
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Agency
$199/mo
~R3,650/month
500 CV scans · 3 seats
  • Everything in Professional
  • 3 team seats
  • API access
  • Dedicated support
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Enterprise
Custom
pricing
 
Custom scan volume
  • Everything in Agency
  • Unlimited seats
  • Bullhorn integration
  • Custom onboarding
  • SLA support
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