A free practical checklist for job seekers who want to catch the most common ATS and recruiter-readability issues before applying.
- 10 quick ATS and readability checks
- Common first-page mistakes to remove
- Easy structure fixes before you apply
Use This Before Every Application
The fastest way to improve CV quality is not a full rewrite every time. It is a reliable final-check process before sending applications.
This checklist is designed for last-mile quality control: clarity, keyword fit, layout discipline, and recruiter scanning speed.
- Confirm the target role appears clearly in your summary
- Check that keywords match the live job description
- Make sure each role section contains results, not only responsibilities
What To Fix First
If your CV feels weak, start with the top of page one. Hiring teams form impressions fast, so the biggest gains usually come from a stronger headline, summary, and achievement language.
- Remove generic objective statements
- Replace weak adjectives with evidence
- Keep design clean enough for ATS parsing