Before you apply
Match score and gap review
See how well your CV matches the role, where the gaps are, and which keywords deserve stronger evidence.
LuminousCV
Editorial CV craft
One CV. Every role.
Score the match, rewrite an ATS-ready CV for that job, and leave with cover letter, outreach, tracking, and interview prep — ready to apply the same night.
Free to start · 3 lifetime optimizations · No card required
How it works
From resume to application package in minutes
Move from a general resume to a job-specific, ATS-ready application package with less manual rewriting.
Upload your current CV
Add your latest resume as a PDF or Word (.docx) to start the optimization.
Paste the job description
We score the match, surface missing keywords, and rewrite bullets for that role.
Send the full application pack
Download the ATS-ready PDF, copy cover letter and outreach, then track the application.
What's included
Everything you need to tailor your resume for each job
Optimize for every application, keep past results organized, and return to the strongest version of your resume whenever you need it.
Included with every optimization
Application Kit drafts
Cover letter, recruiter intro email, LinkedIn About, and talking points land with the tailored CV — ready to send the same night.
After you send
Tracker and interview prep
Keep follow-ups, pipeline status, likely interview questions, and STAR prompts in one workspace.
Also included
Manage the full application workflow
Optimization history, reusable job setups, optional live status updates, usage tracking, and secure sign-in with Google or email.
- Application Kit drafts included with every completed result
- Job tracker with saved follow-ups and recruiter notes
- Interview prep with likely questions and STAR prompts
- Reusable job setups, billing, and progress history
Ready to start?
Bring your latest CV and target role
Start with three free optimizations. Active Search covers a 90-day campaign, Pro is $19.50/month for ongoing volume, or buy extra credits at $6.50 each that never expire.
ATS-ready layouts
Formatted so applicant tracking systems can read every line
Clear reading order, real text, standard headings — no tables or icon-as-content that major ATS platforms skip.
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- iCIMS
- Oracle Taleo
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Ashby
- BambooHR
- Clear reading order
- Real text, not images
- Standard section headings
- No tables or text boxes
Guides
Advice worth citing before you apply
Free guides on CV tailoring, ATS formatting, cover letters, and interview prep — built for job seekers who want substance, not fluff.
8 min read
How to tailor a CV to a job description
A practical method for rewriting your resume so it matches the role, without inventing experience or stuffing keywords.
7 min read
ATS resume checklist: what actually matters
A no-drama checklist for applicant tracking systems — formatting, keywords, and the mistakes that still break parsers in 2026.
6 min read
How to quantify achievements on a CV
Turn vague duties into credible, measurable bullets recruiters can trust — even when you do not have perfect metrics.
Common questions
Practical answers for job seekers comparing CV optimizers before committing.