Build a CV that scores 90+ before you ever hit send.
CVBoost helps you write your CV, checks it against real ATS and recruiter standards, and gives you an instant score out of 100 with exact fixes — most users get their CV to 90+ before they hit send. It now writes a matching cover letter too — free, no account needed.
- ✅ Contact details found
- ✅ Action verbs used
- ✅ Achievements quantified
- ⚠ Summary too short
One toolkit, your whole job application
CV Builder
Step-by-step form with live preview, a photo option, clean templates, and one-click PDF export.
CV Checker
Paste any CV and instantly see missing sections, weak wording, and formatting risks.
Cover Letter Builder
Turn your CV details into a tailored, ready-to-send cover letter in under two minutes.
CV Rating
A 100-point score across 8 categories, so you know exactly what to fix first.
ATS-Friendly Templates
Flags tables, columns and graphics that confuse Applicant Tracking Systems.
Private by design
Everything runs in your browser — your CV and letter are never uploaded anywhere.
CV & Job Tips
Practical, free advice on writing, formatting and passing ATS screening.
Works on mobile
Build or check your CV from your phone, no app install needed.
More free tools to help you get hired
Keyword Matcher
Match your CV to any job description and see your exact score.
LinkedIn Generator
Generate a headline and About section that gets you found.
Interview Answers
Turn one real example into a full STAR-method answer.
Salary Calculator
Estimate a fair salary range before you negotiate an offer.
From blank page to a job-ready application in three steps
Most job seekers lose interviews before a human ever reads their CV — not because they lack experience, but because the CV itself is hard to scan, missing keywords, or gets rejected by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) before it reaches a recruiter's inbox. CVBoost was built to close that gap, using the same checks recruiters and ATS software actually run, packaged into three free tools you can use in any order.
1. Build or paste your CV
Start from scratch with the CV Builder, which walks you through contact details, a professional summary, work experience, education, skills and languages, and renders a live, ready-to-print preview as you type. Already have a CV? Skip straight to the CV Checker and paste it in instead.
2. Get your score and fix the gaps
Every CV is scored out of 100 across eight weighted categories — contact details, length, section completeness, action verbs, measurable achievements, clichés, bullet structure and ATS formatting safety. Each category comes with a plain-English tip so you know exactly what to change, not just what's "wrong."
3. Write a matching cover letter
Once your CV is solid, the Cover Letter Builder reuses your name, target role and key strengths to draft a short, tailored letter for the same job — so your CV and your letter tell the same story instead of contradicting each other.
CV writing advice that actually helps
Common questions
Is CVBoost really free?
Yes. Every tool on CVBoost — the CV builder, CV checker, CV score and cover letter builder — is free to use with no signup, no trial limit and no hidden paywall.
Does CVBoost store or upload my CV?
No. Everything you type, including any photo you add, is processed and saved only inside your own browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded to a server. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Can I build a CV and a cover letter for the same job?
Yes. Build your CV first, then open the Cover Letter tool — it reuses your name and target role so the letter matches your CV in a couple of minutes.
Do I need to install anything?
No. CVBoost runs entirely in your web browser, on desktop or mobile, and your CV can be downloaded as a PDF straight from the builder.