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.

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Analysis Complete ID: _REPORT

Overall Industry Fit: The candidate has a solid background in software development and some project management experience, making them a reasonable fit for a project manager role, but they need to emphasize leadership and project outcomes more clearly.

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70 Score

Needs polishing

The candidate has a solid foundation in software development and some project management experience. However, they need to enhance their resume by emphasizing leadership skills, quantifying achievements, and improving formatting.

Experience

5 Years

Detected from timeline

Career Gaps

0 Months

No significant gaps found.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY FEEDBACK

"The resume demonstrates relevant experience in software development and project management, but lacks specific metrics and structured formatting. Improving clarity and adding quantifiable achievements will enhance its impact."

Category Breakdown

Impact

The resume lacks quantifiable achievements that demonstrate the impact of the candidate's work. Adding metrics will strengthen this section significantly.

Formatting

The formatting is inconsistent, particularly in the experience section. Standardizing bullet points and ensuring uniform spacing will improve readability.

Grammar

There are minor grammatical errors and typos (e.g., 'perfomance', 'fascilitate') that need correction for professionalism.

ATS Fit

The resume complies with general standards but could benefit from a clearer structure and more concise language.

ATS Keywords Found

70/100 ATS Score

Project management Software Development Client relationship management Quality Assurance

These keywords are helping you rank for the role.

Critical Missing Keywords

Action Required

Agile Scrum Stakeholder management Risk management Budgeting Team leadership

Add these to your skills section or bullet points to boost visibility.

Top Strengths

Project management 90%

Software Development 90%

Analytical and problem-solving skills 85%

Client relationship management 80%

Areas for Improvement

Lack of specific project management methodologies
Limited metrics on project outcomes
Inconsistent formatting in experience section

Recommended Edits

Summary High Priority

BEFORE

Results-oriented and well-versed in the full life cycle of software development projects, from design to implementation and integration.

AFTER AI Optimized

Results-oriented Project Manager with a strong background in software development and client relationship management.

This change aligns the summary with the target role and highlights relevant skills.

Experience > Company A

BEFORE

Manage the process process of development of applications.

AFTER AI Optimized

Manage the application development process and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Clarifies the role and emphasizes project management responsibilities.

Experience > Company B

BEFORE

Tested new software releases to ensure they meet perfomance and security security standards.

AFTER AI Optimized

Conducted performance and security testing on new software releases to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Improves clarity and professionalism by correcting typos and enhancing detail.

Experience > Company C

BEFORE

Analyzed client needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time constraints.

AFTER AI Optimized

Analyzed client needs and software requirements to ensure timely project delivery.

Emphasizes project management aspects and aligns with target role.

Experience > Company D

BEFORE

Changed codebase to meet MVVM architectural guidelines.

AFTER AI Optimized

Adapted codebase to meet MVVM architectural guidelines, improving maintainability and scalability.

Highlights the impact of the work done, which is important for project management roles.

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