Resume Check

Your resume is finished, but you're not sure it's good enough. Below is what to check, in five questions you can answer yourself today. Want to get started right away instead? Upload it and view your resume in a new template for free.

What should you check on a resume?

A good check isn't just about typos. These are the five questions most resumes fail on. Ask them about your own resume, honestly.

  • Is it caused by an applicant tracking system?

    Copy the text of your resume into a blank document. Whatever gets lost or jumbled up won't be readable by the software either: columns, text boxes, a name in a colored bar.

  • Do you list results or tasks?

    Read every line under work experience and ask yourself what it achieved. "Customer contact" says nothing; "cut front desk wait time in half" does.

  • Is it not too long?

    Two pages is standard for someone with a few years of experience. Is there anything on page three an employer really needs to know? Usually not.

  • Does the first line say what you are?

    Under your name should be your job title, your years of experience, and your strongest point, not "ambitious team player".

  • Is there anything that no longer adds value?

    A course from ten years ago, a driver's license for a desk job, hobbies that have nothing to do with the job. That space is better used elsewhere.

What happens when you upload it

Upload your resume and your details are ready right away. Choose a template, fix what you found with the five questions, and watch your resume get stronger instantly. Want it as a PDF and Word file? Then you pay a one-time fee for the download.

Get Your Resume Checked or Review It Yourself?

Checking it yourself works, with the five questions above and an hour of time. The tricky part is that you've read your own resume too many times: you no longer see what a stranger sees. Upload it instead, and you'll see your resume in a new template right away, where you can tackle those five points on the spot.

Difference from Resume Improvement

A check shows you where your resume could be better. If you want to give it a makeover in a new template right away, check out resume improvement. It's the same upload; the difference is in what you do with it.

Frequently Asked Questions About a Resume Check

Is a resume check free?
Yes. You can answer the five questions above without us, and the upload is free too: you view your resume on your screen and adjust everything. You only pay if you want to download it as a PDF and Word file, a one-time fee with no subscription.
How long does it take?
Checking it yourself takes an hour. After uploading, you'll go through the fields to see if everything was read correctly, and choose a template.
What happens to my resume?
Your resume is processed temporarily to create the new document and isn't stored permanently. What you upload isn't used for anything else. You'll find the details in our explanation of how resume data is processed.
Does it also work with an English-language resume?
Yes. You choose the language of the document yourself, separate from the language of this site. Applying to a US employer? Choose English; for an international position, you might choose another language.

Upload your resume as a PDF or Word file. Your details are ready right away, and you choose a new template.

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What users say about their new resume

5/5review translated

โ€œIt was nice that I could upload my old CV, so I didn't have to type in all the details again. The system took it over well. On top of that, I can adjust the layout completely to my own taste.โ€

Esther, L
CorporateOctober 2026
5/5review translated

โ€œThis tool is perfect! I quickly got my old CV looking new again, received a matching cover letter and practical tips for the conversation with my future boss. Really recommend it.โ€

Anoniem
Healthcare & Social CareAugust 2026
4/5review translated

โ€œHandy tool if you don't really know where to start. My CV became clearer and the job vacancy analysis gave me some good insights. I also found the salary advice interesting. Sometimes I thought the texts were a bit too formal and I adjusted them myself a bit. But as a basis, this is really a nice tool.โ€

Jeroen de V.
August 2026
5/5review translated

โ€œThe cover letter writer in particular surprised me. I'd always struggled to write a good letter myself. CV-Refresher used my experience and the job vacancy in a really logical way. In the end I was invited for an interview. The whole combination of CV, letter and salary advice makes it really complete.โ€

Amina El A.
August 2026
5/5review translated

โ€œI was applying for jobs again after a few years and didn't really know what my CV should look like these days. CV-Refresher gave me a clear starting point straight away. The combination with the job posting analysis works well. My CV became much more specific and I ended up getting invited for an interview. Very positive about the whole experience.โ€

Sophie ten H.
August 2026
4/5review translated

โ€œCV-Refresher helped me present my work experience much better. Some of the phrasing wasn't quite my own style, so I adjusted that. But content-wise the suggestions were strong. I especially found the analysis of my salary position valuable. I would definitely use the tool again for a future job application.โ€

Daniel P.
August 2026
5/5review translated

โ€œReally handy when you want to apply for a specific job. What I liked most was that the tool didn't just churn out a standard cover letter, but actually looked at my CV and the job listing. That made the letter feel much more personal. The salary report also gave me more confidence during the interview.โ€

Femke van den B.
August 2026
4/5review translated

โ€œI've recently moved to the Netherlands and wanted to adapt my Polish CV for Dutch employers. CV-Refresher was particularly helpful with the structure and highlighting my relevant experience. The cover letter was also a good starting point. I still had to check some Dutch phrasing, but it saved me a lot of time.โ€

Piotr K.
August 2026
5/5review translated

โ€œMy CV hadn't been updated in a while. CV-Refresher turned it into a much stronger and more modern CV in a short amount of time. I especially liked the link with the job advert. Because of that, the cover letter really matched the role. I also liked that I could set the tone myself with four sliders, for example more formal or a bit more relaxed and warm. Because of that, the final letter really felt like my own story.โ€

Lisa van D.
August 2026

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