AI Interview Buddy allows you to upload your CV in PDF format to receive a detailed evaluation across five core categories.
📄 Why PDF?
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS) expect resumes in PDF format.
This ensures formatting consistency and accurate parsing.

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What is ATS and why does it matter?

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System - a type of software used by recruiters and companies to automatically filter, parse, and rank CVs. Most employers, especially large organizations, receive hundreds of applications per role. To streamline the hiring process, they use ATS tools to:
  • Extract structured data from your resume (e.g., name, experience, skills)
  • Scan for keywords matching the job description
  • Score or discard resumes based on formatting and content
⚠️ If your CV isn’t ATS-friendly, it may never reach a human recruiter even if you’re a strong fit for the role.
That’s why formatting your resume for easy machine parsing is essential to increasing your chances of moving forward in the hiring process.

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Evaluation Categories

Your CV is scored in the following five areas: analyzing-cv

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1. ATS

How well your CV can be parsed by applicant tracking systems.
  • Uses standard fonts and clean formatting
  • Avoids text in images or complex tables
  • Proper section headers (e.g. “Work Experience”, “Education”)
A well-structured ATS-friendly CV ensures your resume gets seen and not lost during automated filtering.

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2. Grammar

Checks for spelling, grammar, and syntax issues.
  • Proper verb tenses
  • No typos or incorrect punctuation
  • Consistent phrasing throughout
Clean grammar boosts your professionalism and credibility.

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3. Pages

Evaluates the length of your CV.
  • Ideally 1 page (for junior roles) or 2 pages (for senior roles)
  • Longer CVs may hurt readability or seem unfocused
🧠 Tip: Keep it concise - recruiters spend an average of 6–8 seconds per resume on first scan.

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4. Structure

Assesses your CV’s organization and formatting consistency.
  • Logical section order (e.g., summary → experience → education → skills)
  • Use of bold, spacing, and alignment
  • Section completeness (missing education, missing dates, etc.)
A clear structure makes your CV easier to read and navigate.

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5. Content

Analyses the quality and clarity of your descriptions.
  • Use of strong action verbs (e.g., “led”, “designed”, “shipped”)
  • Inclusion of measurable achievements
  • Avoidance of vague or generic phrases
This is where you show impact - what you did, how, and why it mattered.

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Scoring Formula

Each category is scored from 0 to 10, and a weighted formula is used to compute your final CV Score. CV Score=(ATS×0.30)+(Content×0.25)+(Structure×0.20)+(Grammar×0.15)+(Pages×0.10)\text{CV Score} = (ATS \times 0.30) + (Content \times 0.25) + (Structure \times 0.20) + (Grammar \times 0.15) + (Pages \times 0.10)
The final score is a number from 0 to 10, helping you identify improvement areas with the most impact.