How does CV Booster help pass ATS filters?

CV Booster analyzes specific job descriptions and identifies missing keywords and skills. It then uses AI to naturally integrate these terms into your CV while maintaining a professional LaTeX format that is 100% readable by all major Applicant Tracking Systems.

Why is a LaTeX CV better than a Canva or Word resume?

Canva and Word resumes often contain 'invisible' formatting, floating text boxes, and complex graphics that break ATS parsers. LaTeX produces a clean, machine-readable structure that guarantees your contact info, skills, and work history are extracted correctly every time.

What is 'Proof of Work' in a resume?

Proof of Work refers to verifiable evidence of your skills within the resume itself. This includes hyperlinks to live projects, GitHub repositories, design portfolios, or published case studies, rather than just text descriptions of your duties. It is the primary signal 2026 recruiters use to verify AI-generated resumes.

Is it okay to use AI to write my resume?

You should use AI (like CV Booster) to structure, optimize, and edit your resume, but never to generate the core content from scratch without review. Purely AI-generated resumes often suffer from 'hallucinations' (invented metrics) and generic language that recruiters can easily spot and reject.

Why does my fancy Canva resume fail in ATS?

Canva and similar design tools export PDFs as 'flat' images or use complex positioning that ATS parsers cannot read linearly. This often results in blank or garbled text extraction (e.g., merging columns incorrectly), causing an automatic rejection before a human ever sees it.

What is the best resume format for ATS in 2026?

A clean, single-column layout with standard headings (Experience, Skills, Education) remains the gold standard. While it may look 'boring' to the human eye, it ensures 100% readability for the AI agents and ATS parsers that screen you first.

Does a PDF resume get read differently than a DOCX?

Modern ATS parsers read both, but PDF is preferred to 'lock' your formatting. However, the PDF must be text-based (selectable text), not an image-based PDF. If you cannot highlight the text in your PDF viewer, the ATS cannot read it.

How do I prove 'Soft Skills' without using buzzwords?

Do not list soft skills like 'Leadership' or 'Communication' as keywords. Demonstrate them through results using the Context-Action-Result framework. Instead of saying 'Great leader,' write: 'Mentored 4 junior developers, resulting in 2 promotions within one year.'

Do recruiters still read cover letters?

Yes, but the purpose has shifted. Recruiters use cover letters to understand the context behind your career moves (e.g., gaps, industry pivots) or to assess communication style. They rarely use them to read a summary of the resume.

Feature Tutorial

Stop Sending Generic Resumes.
Tailor Your CV in Seconds.

The "Spray and Pray" method doesn't work. The CV Generator helps you rewrite your experience to match a specific Job Description perfectly—without lying, and without the headache.

ATS Optimized

From "Generalist" to "Perfect Match"

The Old Way

You send the same PDF to Amazon, Google, and a Startup. The Startup thinks you're too corporate; Amazon thinks you're too general. You get rejected by all three because you didn't speak their language.

The Booster Way

You upload your history once. For every application, you paste the Job Description. The AI rewrites your bullets to emphasize exactly what that specific recruiter is looking for.

Start with your Base

Go to the CV Review page and upload your current resume. This serves as the "Master Database" of your skills.

Pro Tip: Don't worry about formatting here. Just ensure your dates, roles, and main responsibilities are present. The AI will handle the design later.

Input the Target

Click "Fix CV" on your dashboard. You will see a text box asking for a "Target Job Description."

Copy the entire JD from LinkedIn or Indeed and paste it here. This tells our engine exactly which keywords, skills, and tone to prioritize.

Extracts hard skills (e.g., Python, Figma)
Identifies soft skills (e.g., Leadership)
Aligns with company culture

The Human Touch (Editor)

We don't believe in "Black Box" AI. After generation, we take you to the Live Editor. Here, you see your new CV side-by-side with the editing tools.

Prune

Remove bullets the AI added that you don't feel comfortable defending in an interview.

Polish

Tweak the phrasing. The AI gets you 90% of the way there; you add the final 10% personality.

Export

Click compile to generate a structured LaTeX PDF that passes every ATS scan.

Common Questions

Does it make up lies?

No. It uses your uploaded CV and your "Achievement Log" as the only source of truth. It simply rephrases your experiences to match their requirements.

What is the cost?

Evaluation is free. Generating a tailored CV costs 10 Credits. You get 10 free credits at signup, so try it risk-free.

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