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Apply to a job with ChatGPT agent (small-button trouble)

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Evidence: Shown on videoThe source includes a video or screen recording of the agent doing the task.

PartialThe source says it only partly worked, or had a significant problem a person had to deal with.

What went wrong: Struggled to click small buttons during the application.

Outcome

Testing ChatGPT agent on a real job application (to OpenAI), the poster found it much better than the earlier Operator but it struggled to click small buttons; they rated Manus as slightly ahead at times.

Agent

ChatGPT agent

Prompt Improved prompt

Improved prompt: strengthened by us to avoid the problem in the source. Not tested by the poster. It doesn't change what happened in the source.

Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request.

Goal: Fill in a job application for me using my resume, ready for me to review.

Quick check first: Which job (link), and do you have your resume and answers to common questions ready?

What I need from you:
- The job posting link
- Your resume (file or text)
- Answers to likely questions: work authorisation, salary, notice period, links

Rules:
- Fill each field from my resume or my answers. If something isn't covered, ask me.
- If a button or checkbox doesn't respond, try once more, scroll or zoom, then tell me which one so I can click it.
- If the site needs a login or captcha, pause and let me handle it.
- Don't invent experience or answers.
- Stop before submitting so I can review.

Output: The application filled in up to the submit button, plus a list of fields you weren't sure about or couldn't click.

If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps.

You'll know it worked when: the form is complete and accurate, and you only need to review and submit.
What the poster tried (recreated by us)

The source didn't publish its exact prompt; this is our reconstruction of what was asked.

Apply to this job for me.

Source

https://x.com/affaan/status/1949007302193029325

By cogsec (@affaan) · Published Jul 26, 2025 · Added Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Oct 16, 2026

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