CV Optimization Guide

How to Optimize Your CV

Tailor your CV to any job description in minutes. CV Matchly highlights gaps, suggests ATS-friendly keywords, and rewrites weak sections so your application stands out.

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BeginnerCV Optimization
1

Upload or Select Your CV

From the CV Matchly dashboard or extension, upload your latest CV (PDF or DOCX) or pick an existing one from your saved CVs.

Upload or Select Your CV
2

Paste or Capture the Job Description

Paste the job description into CV Matchly, or use the extension on a job posting page so it captures the description automatically.

Paste or Capture the Job Description
3

Run the Match Analysis

Click "Match" and wait a few seconds. CV Matchly will calculate a compatibility score and highlight missing keywords and weak sections.

Run the Match Analysis
4

Generate Your Optimized CV

Open the "Optimize" tab and click "Generate Optimized CV". The AI will rewrite weak bullets and add missing keywords without inventing experience.

Generate Your Optimized CV
5

Review the Suggested Edits

Compare the optimized version with your original side by side. Accept the changes you like and tweak any wording that doesn’t reflect you.

Review the Suggested Edits
6

Download and Save

Download the final CV as PDF or DOCX. Save it to your CV Matchly library so you can reuse it for similar roles.

Download and Save

Nice work!

Your CV is optimized for the role. Pair it with a tailored cover letter to maximise your chances.