Job Intelligence Engine
Continuously ingested roles, ranked against your real profile — so you focus on high-leverage applications instead of noise.
Now live — UK career intelligence platform
The career intelligence layer that makes every application count
Know which roles fit your profile before you spend a minute applying. Get ATS-optimised documents in seconds. Book a mentor who made your exact career move.
Free to start141k+ verified UK sponsorsNo generic advice
80%
of UK companies cannot legally sponsor you
We filter them all out before you see a single listing
< 5 min
from job live to tailored CV in your inbox
Not hours. Not tomorrow. Before the competition even opens the listing.
141,000+
verified UK sponsor companies
Cross-referenced with the Home Office register weekly
How it works
Three steps. No fluff. You stay in control of where you apply.
- 1
Upload your CV once
One structured profile. We learn your trajectory, constraints, and what “good fit” actually means for you.
- 2
We score every new role against your profile in real time
As jobs land, you see what’s worth your energy — not a firehose of irrelevant listings.
- 3
Apply with pre-generated tailored docs — or book a mentor first
Move fast with ATS-aware drafts, or get tactical reassurance from someone who already made the move.
Everything you need to stop guessing
A single layer that connects signal, proof, documents, and people.
Visa Sponsor Verification
Sponsor intelligence at scale — so you don’t waste weeks on roles that were never going to support your visa path.
AI Document Generation
ATS-aware CV and cover letter drafts tailored to the role — in seconds, not another late-night rewrite spiral.
Outcome-Based Mentorship
Book people who’ve lived your situation — same visa pressure, same pivot, same country move — not generic career coaching.
THE PROBLEM IS REAL
200,000+
new Skilled Worker visa applications filed in the UK last year
5 months
average UK job search duration
127
average applications before a single job offer
Built for people managing visa deadlines, loan repayments, full-time jobs, and a job search — all at once.
Shortlstd exists because I’ve been in the grey zone between “I’m qualified” and “I’m stuck” — juggling immigration rules, money stress, and the fear of picking the wrong door. This product is the system I wish existed when I was applying with no safety net.
Join the community
Ask questions, share wins, and learn from people who've made your exact move.
How long does Skilled Worker visa sponsorship take?
I have an offer pending — HR said they’re “starting the process”. What’s realistic from offer to COS?
Visa timing · 24 replies
Which companies sponsor data analysts in London?
Trying to avoid wasting applications on roles that won’t sponsor. Any patterns you’ve seen in interviews?
Sponsors · 41 replies
Should I negotiate salary on a Skilled Worker role?
Worried pushing back could spook the sponsor. Has anyone negotiated successfully without losing the offer?
Offers · 18 replies