CV builder
The CV recruiters want to see
Recruiters decide in a few seconds whether to keep reading. They look first at your job title, your results in numbers and the words from the job ad. Our CV builder walks you there step by step, with a score that shows right away what could be better.
Carisly sees tens of thousands of jobs straight from employers every day. We know which titles, skills and results they look for, and the CV builder helps you put them where a recruiter looks first.
- CV score with eleven checks from recruiters' daily practice, each with a concrete tip
- Four sharp templates that applicant tracking systems read well
- A tailored version for each job, saved automatically in your account
- With or without a photo, as a PDF without a watermark and as text for application forms
The CV builder is part of lifetime
One payment of €49.99: every job with employer and link, plus the CV builder. No subscription, no trial that quietly renews.
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CV score · Excellent
Eleven checks recruiters and applicant tracking systems care about.
All set. Tailor your profile and skills to each job and it stays strong.
Template
Colour
Font
Language of your CV
Photo
Optional. Common in the Netherlands and Belgium; leave it out for English-language jobs in the UK or US.
Two to four sentences: who you are, what you can do and what you're looking for. Tailor it to each job.
Most recent first. Two to four points per job, each on its own line; start with a verb and mention a number where you can.
Certificates, driving licence, volunteering. Optional.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a CV be?
One to two A4 pages. With less than ten years of experience it usually fits on one page. Recruiters skim a CV first, so what's at the top counts most. The CV builder shows how many pages your CV is.
How does the CV score work?
The score counts eleven checks recruiters and applicant tracking systems care about: full contact details, a job title, a profile of two to four sentences, two to six points per job, results in numbers, education, five to fifteen skills, languages, two pages at most and no clichés like "team player" or "hard-working". Every check that isn't met yet tells you what to do.
Should you put a photo on your CV?
In the Netherlands you may, but you don't have to. Many employers and most international companies prefer no photo, to avoid bias. That's why the CV builder has no photo.
Why no charts or icons?
Many employers use an applicant tracking system that reads your CV. Tables, skill bars, icons and text in images often go wrong there. Every template is plain text, so it reads well, and still looks sharp.
Where is my data kept?
Your CVs are stored in your Carisly account, so you can find them on any device and keep a tailored version for each job. Only you can see them. If you delete a CV, it's gone.