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Tailor CV to Job Description

Turn a maintained baseline CV into a focused application for one real vacancy without rewriting everything from scratch.

Start with my CV

The problem

A generic CV spreads attention across every skill you have, while the recruiter is looking for evidence against one set of responsibilities. Manually mapping the advert to your summary, skills, projects, and work history is slow and easy to do inconsistently.

How DoCV solves it

DoCV compares both documents, groups the employer's priorities, exposes missing or weak evidence, and helps rewrite selected bullets. You keep control of the facts and can download a job-specific version.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Upload your baseline CV: Use the document that accurately represents your experience, qualifications, projects, and results.
  2. Paste the complete vacancy: Include responsibilities, required skills, preferred criteria, and context rather than only the job title.
  3. Review the gaps: Separate genuinely missing skills from relevant experience that is present but hard to find.
  4. Rewrite and verify: Improve the summary, skills, projects, and selected bullets; then check every claim before export.

Benefits

Faster prioritisation

See which requirements define the role instead of treating every phrase in the advert equally.

Evidence-led edits

Place keywords inside credible examples instead of adding a disconnected keyword block.

Reusable baseline

Preserve one source CV and produce focused copies for serious applications.

Frequently asked questions

Which CV sections should change for each job?

Usually the profile, skills order, selected projects, and the emphasis or wording of relevant experience bullets. Employment dates, qualifications, and factual history should remain accurate.

Should I copy phrases from the job advert?

Use familiar terminology when it truthfully describes your experience, but do not copy whole responsibilities or claim skills you have not used.

Can I tailor a UK CV and a US resume?

Yes. DoCV works from the job description. Keep local conventions such as length, spelling, contact details, and terminology in mind.

How much of my CV should I rewrite?

Change only what improves relevance. A focused set of edits is often better than replacing every sentence and losing your natural voice.

Will DoCV invent experience for me?

It should not. Treat your uploaded CV as the source of truth, review every suggestion, and remove or correct anything you cannot support.

Does DoCV guarantee interviews or ATS results?

No. DoCV helps you inspect and improve an application, but employer systems, screening questions, applicant pools, and human decisions vary.

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