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Your CV, finally worth sending.

Write it, watch the real PDF update as you type, and know it will survive the software that screens it. 17 templates, a live score that tells you what to fix, and an export that looks the same everywhere.

  • ATS-friendly
  • Free to build
  • No watermarks
Hi! Let's write a CV you're proud of.

The editor

Fields on one side, your real CV on the other

The ShortlistCV editor: section cards on the left with a character suggesting the next fix, and a live PDF preview of a sample CV on the right, with a CV score of 90.

Why it works

Everything that matters, nothing that doesn't

Most CV builders sell you templates. The hard part is knowing whether the thing you wrote will actually get read.

Built to get read

12 of the 17 templates are single-column and text-only, so applicant tracking systems parse every word instead of choking on a two-column layout. Each one is labelled, so you always know which you're using.

The real PDF, live

No approximation. You're looking at the actual exported document as you type, rendered page by page — zoom in to check a line before you send it.

A score that explains itself

Sixteen checks drawn from recognised CV conventions — bullet length, dated roles, a summary that isn't three words. Each one tells you what to fix, not just that something is wrong.

Bring the CV you already have

Drop in a PDF and it fills the fields for you. The file never reaches our servers — it's read in your browser, with optional AI help for messy layouts.

17 ways to look right

From Europass to executive. Switch layout and accent colour in a click and watch the document restyle instantly.

Yours on every device

Your CV lives in your account, not a browser tab. Start on a laptop, fix a typo on your phone, download from either.

The score

Know what to fix before a recruiter does

The score moves as you write, and every point is traceable to a specific, fixable thing.

It's guidance, not a verdict — a high score doesn't guarantee interviews, and a low one doesn't mean your CV is bad.

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CV score

Good

  • Bullets start with an action verb
  • Summary is under 30 words
  • Two roles are missing dates

Templates

Pick a look, keep the substance

Every template renders the same content. Switching never costs you a word.

See all 17 templates
  • Modern

  • ClassicATS-safe

  • EuropassATS-safe

  • Europass ModernATS-safe

  • ChronologicalATS-safe

  • MinimalATS-safe

Three steps

From blank page to polished PDF

  1. 1

    Answer a few questions

    Tell us your experience and where you're applying. We'll recommend templates and tailor the tips. Already have a CV? Upload it and we fill in the details.

  2. 2

    Build it step by step

    One section at a time, with expert tips, a live preview and a score that climbs as you go.

  3. 3

    Download your CV

    Unlock your CV for $1.50 and download it as often as you like, or go Pro for everything.

Pricing

Free to build. Pay only when it's ready.

No account or card needed to start. Payments are handled by PayPal.

  • Build

    Free

    • Guided, step-by-step builder
    • All 17 templates and the live score
    • Live PDF preview
  • This CV

    $1.50 one-time

    • Download it as a PDF, as often as you like
    • Download it again after any edit
    • Share it with a private link
  • Best value

    Pro

    $5.00 / month

    • Unlimited CVs and downloads
    • Word (.docx) export
    • Cover letters
    • AI import, job match and writing
    • Cancel any time

Questions

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