I've screened 500+ resumes as a recruiter. I built CVCrafted to give job seekers the exact same edge I'd give a friend — ATS-optimised templates, AI tailoring, real insider strategies.
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Got my resume done in 8 minutes. Landed 3 interviews in the first week after sending it out. The ATS score showed me exactly what was missing — I fixed it and the callbacks started.
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I built CVCrafted after 7 years in recruitment — I've screened thousands of resumes and watched great candidates get filtered out by ATS before a human ever saw them. CVCrafted is the tool I wish they had. Every feature comes from real recruiter knowledge, not assumptions.
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Insider tactics from 7 years of recruiting — what actually gets candidates hired.
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75% of resumes are rejected by automated systems before a human reads them.
Hiring managers spend 6 seconds on each resume. Every bullet must earn its place.
Numbers instantly credibilize your accomplishments and make them memorable.
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Most people use LinkedIn wrong. Here's how recruiters actually find candidates — and how to be the one they call.
Professional headshot increases profile views by 14×. Use clean background, face-forward, business casual. Banner should reflect your industry or personal brand.
HIGH IMPACTFormula: [Title] | [Value Prop] | [Specialty]. Example: "Product Designer | Turning Complex Problems into Delightful Experiences | SaaS & Fintech"
HIGH IMPACTSet to recruiters only if currently employed. Add specific job titles (up to 5), preferred locations, work type. Update every 90 days to stay visible.
QUICK WINFirst 2 lines must hook before "see more". Lead with your biggest win. Write in first person. End with a clear CTA: "Open to Senior PM roles — let's connect."
HIGH IMPACTProfiles posting 1–2× per week get 5–10× more views. Share lessons, industry insights, or wins. Build authority in your niche over time.
LONG-TERMAlways include a personalized note. Mention shared connection, their article, or a specific reason. Follow up within 3 days with value — never a job ask first.
NETWORKINGSearch: "Head of Product [Company]" or "Engineering Manager [Company]". Look 1–2 levels above your target role.
Read their posts, articles, company news. Find a genuine talking point — a challenge they mentioned, a win to congratulate.
Like + leave a thoughtful comment on 1–2 of their posts. This warms the connection before outreach. Wait 3–5 days.
"Hi [Name], I loved your post about [X]. I'm a [Title] who [specific value]. Would love to connect." Under 300 characters.
Share a relevant article or insight — don't immediately ask for a job. Build rapport over 1–2 weeks first.
"I'm exploring [role] opportunities and admire [specific thing]. Would you be open to a 20-min call?" Never attach your resume in the first message.
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