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Free CV checker

Free CV Checker

Use ApplyReadyCV to check whether your CV is clear, complete, readable, and aligned with the job you want. The report is practical editing guidance, not a hiring prediction.

Run the free check

Check your resume or CV on this page

Paste your resume text or upload a TXT, PDF, or DOCX file, then add a job description for keyword matching. Everything is analyzed privately in your browser — no account, upload, or stored resume data.

CV Readiness Workspace

Audit your CV before you apply.

Pick an application path, add your CV text, and optionally paste a job post. The analysis runs locally with transparent scoring.

Current mode

General ATS Check

Readability, keywords, achievements, and completeness.

Application mode

Accepted: .txt, .pdf, .docx. Files are parsed locally in your browser. For Google Docs, download as .docx, .pdf, or .txt first.

Privacy lock: resume content is analyzed in this browser session only. No account, database, or third-party resume API.

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Sample report preview

Your analysis will appear here.

After analysis, you will see an overall score, category progress bars, top fixes, missing keywords, strengths, warnings, and mode-specific suggestions.

ATS readability

Clear sections and extractable text

Job match

Matched and missing job keywords

Application fit

General readiness and role evidence

What the CV checker reviews

CV structure

Reviews whether contact, experience, skills, education, and supporting details are easy to find.

Job-description match

When you paste a job post, the checker compares meaningful role terms against your CV text.

Application mode fit

Select remote, freelance, or local mode when the application type needs different evidence.

Clear evidence

Flags vague wording and missing achievements so your CV reads as proof, not only a task list.

Why CV review matters

CVs often carry more context

A CV may include projects, certifications, training, and local application details that need clear organization.

Recruiters scan quickly

Readable headings, concise bullets, and role-specific terms help reviewers understand fit faster.

A private check reduces friction

You can review sensitive CV text without creating an account or uploading it to a resume database.

How to use ApplyReadyCV

  1. Step 1

    Paste your CV text

    You can paste text directly or use a supported local file. Keep sensitive details out if you do not need them for review.

  2. Step 2

    Choose the right mode

    Use General for broad review, Remote for distributed work, Freelance for client-ready proof, or Local for practical hiring details.

  3. Step 3

    Apply the most relevant fixes

    Focus on truthful keywords, clearer bullets, missing sections, and formatting that affects readability.

Common CV checker use cases

Local job applications

Check contact details, availability, qualifications, work history, and role keywords before applying.

Remote applications

Review async communication, documentation, tools, ownership, and distributed-team evidence.

Freelance profiles

Check whether service positioning, selected projects, portfolio links, and client outcomes are visible.

CV improvements to look for

Unclear target role

Add a short summary that names the role direction and two or three supported strengths.

Hidden tools

If Excel, CRM, ticketing, bookkeeping, or design tools matter to the role, make them visible with proof.

Unsupported soft skills

Replace broad claims like team player with examples of coordination, reporting, training, or customer work.

What happens after analysis

The checker shows category scores, top fixes, matched and missing terms, strengths, and warnings.

Review recommendations against the real job post and keep only accurate, defensible changes.

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FAQ

Is this a resume checker or a CV checker?+

Both. You can paste resume or CV text. The feedback focuses on readability, keywords, completeness, achievements, and application fit.

Can I check a CV for remote or freelance work?+

Yes. Choose the remote or freelance mode to review signals that matter more for those application types.

Does the CV checker replace a professional review?+

No. It is a self-review tool for common issues. Use your own judgment or professional advice for final decisions.