Free CV Checker
Scan your CV for ATS issues, keyword gaps, and readability problems. Built for CV-focused searches, free to use online, and no sign-up required.
Popular searches
400K+
Resumes scanned
4.9★
Typical user rating
75%
Filtered by ATS first
~30s
Average scan time
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PDF or DOCX · Max 5MB · Instant score — no account required
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Same scan on every page—choose the title that matches how you searched.
Why this page exists
What makes this page useful for CV searches
Many job seekers search for a CV checker rather than a resume checker, especially outside the US. This page is designed for that exact intent while still sending users into the same ATS analysis tool.
If your document is longer, more academic, or labeled as a CV, the same ATS rules still apply: clear structure, readable formatting, and relevant keywords. This page makes that connection explicit for Google and for users.
Exact CV checker positioning
Clear copy for users who search for CV help instead of resume help.
Works for longer documents
Helpful whether your file is a short resume or a detailed multi-page CV.
Same ATS analysis engine
You still get the ATS score, formatting checks, and keyword feedback from the main tool.
How it works
Upload once, see what ATS systems struggle with, fix it, then apply with confidence.
ATS checker
Score the resume you already have
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Upload PDF or Word
Drag and drop—up to 5MB.
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We parse like an ATS
Formatting, sections, keywords, contact info.
- 3
You get a score + fixes
Concrete changes, not vague advice.
Resume builder
When a rewrite is faster than patching
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Start fresh or import
Pull text from an old file if you have one.
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Fill sections with guidance
Summary, experience, skills—ATS-safe layout.
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Download PDF
Same layout ATS systems expect.
Built for how hiring actually works
Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and the rest read plain structure first—pretty design second.
Parsing problems
Columns, icons, and headers often strip out your experience before anyone reads it.
What we flag
Section order, keyword gaps, and file issues you can fix in one sitting.
After the score
Tailor to a job posting, rebuild in the builder, or export and re-scan.
What users say about Free CV Checker
Based on 8 user reviews
5/5“I ran my resume through HireFlow before every application. Fixing the formatting flags alone got me past ATS at two companies I had been ghosted by.”
5/5“No signup, instant score, and the missing-keyword list was exactly what I needed. Way faster than rewriting blind.”
5/5“Scored a 68 first try, fixed the section headers and keywords, re-scanned to 84, and had callbacks within two weeks.”
5/5“The free resume builder templates look clean and exported to PDF without layout issues. Built a new resume in one sitting.”
4/5“Clear checks and plain-English fixes. Would love more industry-specific keyword suggestions, but the score and formatting tips were solid.”
5/5“Used the checker and builder together — caught weak bullets, then rebuilt with an ATS-friendly template. Free and no account required.”
5/5“Job match score made it obvious which keywords were missing from my resume for the roles I was targeting.”
5/5“Fast scan, honest feedback, and the LinkedIn optimizer tips actually improved how recruiters find my profile.”
Free CV Checker — FAQ
Yes. The checker works for both CVs and resumes. The page targets CV-focused searches, but the underlying analysis supports both file types.
The same parsing basics apply. ATS systems still need clean headings, readable formatting, and relevant keywords whether the file is called a resume or a CV.
Yes. You can run the scan online for free without creating an account.
PDF and DOCX are best. Use a text-based file, not a scanned image, so the ATS can extract your content correctly.
One more pass before you apply?
Jump back to the upload box, or start a clean resume if the old file is too messy to fix.