FAQ

Clear answers before you upload your CV

The essentials of how the assessment works and what happens to your document.

What is an ATS and why should I care?

  • It's the software many companies use to receive, sort, and filter the CVs they receive.
  • It converts your file into text and extracts key data: name, experience, and skills.
  • If it can't read it well, your information may end up incomplete even if your experience is strong.
Key factAn ATS doesn't see your CV's design: it reads text.
Read the article: How to prepare a CV that an automated system reads well

What do I get when I have my CV analyzed?

  • Which parts of your CV read well.
  • Which ones we suggest improving or changing.
  • What an automated system sees in your file.
  • We don't change your document, in content or format.
Read the article: Two-column CV: it doesn't rule you out, but it can read poorly

What do I need to get started?

  • Your current CV as a PDF or Word file.
  • The CV destination country.
  • The industry you're applying to.
  • Your experience level.
  • Upload your CV and get your assessment instantly.
TipIf your PDF is a scan or a photo, export it as selectable text: an automated system can't read an image.
Read the article: How to prepare a CV that an automated system reads well

Does it work for any industry?

  • The analysis adapts to the industry and experience level you select.
Read the article: How to prepare a CV that an automated system reads well

Which countries does the service cover?

  • We currently have specific rules for Spain, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Chile, and Colombia.
  • We also apply partly sourced rules for the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa: choose "Other country" and type it in.
  • For all other countries, we apply general formatting criteria that work in any job market. If you choose "Other country", tell us which one and we'll show you those general criteria.

What if my CV is already well formatted?

  • We'll confirm it.
  • You'll see the reviewed items under "What's already fine".
Key factA well-formatted CV doesn't guarantee you'll get past human screening.
Read the article: Two-column CV: it doesn't rule you out, but it can read poorly

Do you store my CV?

  • It is not stored on disk or in any database.
  • It is not stored before or after showing you the result.
  • Your CV and the result exist only in your browser tab and are lost when you close it.
Key factYour CV is processed in memory and is not stored.
Read: Privacy notice

Do I need to create an account?

  • No.
  • The assessment is free.
  • It does not require an account or personal details.

Do you guarantee I'll get interviews?

  • No.
  • The assessment reviews the format of the document: structure, order, and layout so an ATS can read it.
  • It doesn't evaluate the merit of the content.
  • It doesn't guarantee interviews or job offers.
Study92% of the 25 recruiters surveyed by Enhancv (2026) say their ATS does not automatically reject a CV because of its format.
Read the article: Two-column CV: it doesn't rule you out, but it can read poorly

How much does it cost?

  • The assessment is free.

How long does the assessment take?

  • In just a few minutes.

Can I analyze more than one CV?

  • Yes.
  • You can repeat the analysis with different files.

What file formats do you accept?

  • PDF or Word with selectable text.
  • No scans or photos.

What do I do after the assessment?

  • Apply the recommendations to the CV document you'll actually use.
  • Then recheck your CV.

Does it work for CVs in other languages?

  • Yes. You can upload your CV in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.
  • The assessment tells you if your CV's language doesn't match what's usually expected in the destination country.
  • Country-specific recommendations are currently available for Spain, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Chile, and Colombia. Brazil is coming soon.
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