Improve your CV

Your CV probably isn't bad. It was just written for the job you've been doing for years, and it looks it. Upload it, choose a fresh template and turn it back into a CV you're proud of.

When does your CV need a makeover?

When you last updated it as you started your current job. When it runs to three pages. When it lists duties instead of results. Or when you apply and stop hearing back. Often it isn't your experience that's the problem, but how it looks on paper.

How to improve your CV in four steps

  1. Upload

    You upload your CV as a PDF or Word file and your details land in the right fields straight away. If there's a photo on it, that comes along too. Want a new introduction? Writing help creates a first draft.

  2. Pick a design

    You choose a new design from 38 templates. Applying to a large employer? Pick one with the ATS-friendly label.

  3. Fine-tune

    You polish whatever you like: your text, the colour, the font, the margins and your photo.

  4. Download

    You download your CV as a PDF and Word file in one go. You send the PDF and keep the Word file handy.

Tailoring your CV to the vacancy

One CV for every job scores a little everywhere and never quite enough. Put the job advert next to it and change three things: your job title, your introduction and what sits at the top of your experience. Use the employer's words, because that's what recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for. And your cover letter? With us, you tailor it straight to the job advert.

Improving your CV after years with the same employer

That's exactly when it pays off. Anyone who's worked in one place for a long time has done a lot and written down little. Get out your old CV and ask yourself what was added over those years: new responsibilities, a team, a project you're proud of. Put the newest at the top, so an employer sees straight away who you are now.

Want to know first where your CV could be better? Run through our five questions, and you'll know exactly what to change.

Would you rather start completely from scratch? Create a CV in four steps, with a template that suits you.

Upload your CV and your details are ready. No retyping needed.

Refresh your CV

What people say about their new CV

5/5review translated

“It 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.”

Esther, L
CorporateOctober 2026
5/5review translated

“This 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.”

Anoniem
Healthcare & Social CareAugust 2026
4/5review translated

“Handy 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.”

Jeroen de V.
August 2026
5/5review translated

“The 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.”

Amina El A.
August 2026
5/5review translated

“I 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.”

Sophie ten H.
August 2026
4/5review translated

“CV-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.”

Daniel P.
August 2026
5/5review translated

“Really 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.”

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

“I'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.”

Piotr K.
August 2026
5/5review translated

“My 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.”

Lisa van D.
August 2026

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