PAGES 02–04
Understand ATS parsing
What an ATS actually does, how reading order can break, and why a parsing problem is not the same as automatic rejection.
FreeCVAudit.com · ATS CV handbook · 2026
How To Make Your CV ATS-friendly
A practical, detailed guide to making your CV easy to read, easy to understand and relevant to the jobs you want. Written for job seekers worldwide.
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PAGES 05–08
Build a reliable CV structure
Section order, typography, contact details and dates. Decide between PDF and Word using the employer's requirements.
PAGES 09–14
Write relevant, credible evidence
Decode a fictional job advertisement, strengthen your headline and summary, and turn responsibilities into achievements—even without metrics.
PAGES 15–18
See a complete CV example
A fictional two-page Operations Analyst CV with explanations, plus guidance for career gaps, graduates, career changes and local expectations.
PAGES 19–21
Test before you apply
Check application fields, run a six-test CV audit, and follow a 30-minute improvement sprint with a final checklist.
PAGES 22–23
Discard myths. Take your next step.
Five common ATS myths, followed by a link to check your own CV with FreeCVAudit.
A look inside · Page 12
From duties to evidence
See how vague responsibility statements become specific contributions. The guide breaks down a practical formula: action + method or tool + scope + result.
Examples are illustrative, not real customer CVs. Use only achievements and skills you can honestly support.
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