CV Optimiser guide
Your CV and cover letter should support the same application story. The cover letter can explain motivation and fit, while the CV proves the evidence.
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The CV should carry the evidence: roles, outcomes, skills and achievements. The cover letter should connect that evidence to the employer's priorities and explain why the role makes sense.
A CV aimed at one role and a cover letter aimed at another makes the application feel unfocused. Align both documents before applying.
Start with relevance. Your CV should show the target role, the right evidence and the language from the job description in the first page.
Add the important keywords you can honestly support with experience. A smaller number of well-evidenced terms is better than a long list that feels forced.
It can happen if core content is hidden in tables, images or unusual layouts. Clear headings, plain text order and readable bullet points are safer.
It compares your CV with a job description, shows missing keywords and highlights the fixes most likely to improve your CV match.
Paste your CV and a job description into CV Optimiser to get a more detailed match report.