CV Optimiser guide

ATS CV checker

ATS systems vary, but the practical risks are consistent: unclear structure, missing job-description language and weak evidence. CV Optimiser focuses on the things you can improve before applying.

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Paste your CV and a job description to see role-fit score, missing keywords and priority fixes.

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Who this is for

  • People applying through online application systems
  • Candidates using designed CV templates
  • Job seekers who want to check keyword and formatting risks

What the checker looks for

  • Plain text readability
  • Standard headings and logical order
  • Relevant keywords used naturally
  • Experience that matches the advert
  • Evidence behind important skills rather than unsupported keyword lists

Quick manual checks

  • Paste your CV into plain text and check the reading order
  • Avoid tables or graphics for essential content
  • Use clear headings such as Experience and Education
  • Compare your skills section with the job description
  • Check whether the first page clearly proves the target role

Why CV Optimiser is useful for ATS checks

It does not pretend to know every employer's exact ATS setup. Instead, it checks the practical things that usually matter: readable structure, job-description match, missing keywords and whether your evidence is easy to scan.

What makes it different

CV Optimiser is built for UK CVs and role-specific checks. The score is tied to the job description you paste in, which makes the feedback more useful than a generic CV quality score.

What to improve

Use simple formatting, add truthful role language and make your strongest relevant examples easy to find. Then recheck the CV against the same job description before applying.

Proof before you use it

If you want to see the kind of feedback first, review the example report pages for sales, account management and project management CVs.

Frequently asked questions

Can any ATS checker guarantee my CV will pass?

No. ATS systems and employer settings vary. CV Optimiser focuses on practical readability and role-match issues you can improve before applying.

Is this built for UK CVs?

Yes. CV Optimiser uses CV wording and UK-focused pages, examples and role guidance.

Should I add every missing keyword?

No. Add only the keywords you can honestly support with experience, evidence or achievements.

What score should I aim for?

There is no universal guaranteed score, but a stronger score usually means clearer role alignment, better keyword coverage and stronger evidence.

Can I see an example first?

Yes. The site includes example CV reports that show scores, missing keywords, unclear areas and improved bullet examples.

Check your CV before you apply

Paste your CV and a job description into CV Optimiser to get a more detailed match report.