> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aiinterviewbuddy.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Analyzing a CV > Learn how your CV is evaluated using AI Interview Buddy’s scoring model. 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. ### 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. *** ## Evaluation Categories Your CV is scored in the following five areas: analyzing-cv ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ## Scoring Formula Each category is scored from **0 to 10**, and a **weighted formula** is used to compute your final CV Score. $$ \text{CV Score} = (ATS \times 0.30) + (Content \times 0.25) + (Structure \times 0.20) + (Grammar \times 0.15) + (Pages \times 0.10) $$ > The final score is a number from 0 to 10, helping you identify improvement areas with the most impact.