What is HireKey

HireKey is an AI job search assistance platform for job seekers. According to its official site, its approach is informed by 10 years of tech recruiting experience (with prior roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Stripe). It brings multiple parts of the job search process into a single workspace to help users figure out "what to do next."

Confirmed key features

• Role-fit analysis: Compares your resume against a job description to distinguish experience you can back up, areas that need clearer explanation, and genuine gaps.
• Resume tailoring: Rewrites vague descriptions to be clearer, highlights experience relevant to the target role, and lets you compare the original text with the revised version.
• Interview prep with an AI voice coach: Practice answering questions through real-time voice conversation, with follow-up questions and practice feedback, plus the option to generate PDFs of role-specific questions and answer guidance.
• Job application tracker: Manage application stages, deadlines, notes, and follow-ups in a table or kanban view.
• Cover letters and company research: Generates cover letter drafts based on your background and the job information, and produces company research briefs to help you prepare talking points for interviews.

Who it's for

HireKey is aimed at professionals applying for competitive roles. The official site lists engineers, product managers, designers, data professionals, marketing, sales, and operations roles. It's best suited for people who want to manage their job search systematically, assess fit before applying, and rehearse interviews in advance. The site also notes that role-fit analysis cannot predict an employer's actual decision—it focuses on which gaps need to be addressed through clearer communication.

Pricing

The plans listed on the official site are as follows:

• Free: $0/month, including 5 resume tailorings, 5 interview practices, 2 live voice coach sessions, 5 cover letters, 5 company research briefs, and unlimited application tracking per month.
• Premium: $39/month, including 50 resume tailorings, 50 interview practices, 10 live voice coach sessions, unlimited cover letters and company research briefs, plus Pipeline Intelligence and application insights.
• Add-on credits: 5 voice sessions for $9.99, 15 resume tailorings for $9.99, available to Premium users only.

The official site also offers a free resume check tool that can be used without logging in.