A job seeker in public accounting is frustrated with recruiter intermediaries who ghost after initial conversations and wants to apply directly to companies without middlemen.

Workarounds Described

• applies on LinkedIn but gets routed to recruiters instead of direct company jobs
• repeats the same salary/existing job conversation with different recruiters

Implied Software Gaps

• A job platform that filters out recruiter postings and ensures direct-to-employer application process

DirectApply

DirectApply is a job search platform that filters out recruiters and third-party agencies, showing only direct-to-company job listings. Users apply straight to the employer, getting yes/no decisions without recruiter loops. Built for professionals tired of ghosting and repetitive screening calls.

Existing Solutions Mentioned