The CV Optimizer · 60-second check

Find out what your CV
is missing.

Upload your CV and the CV Optimizer checks it against what hiring managers actually shortlist. Takes 60 seconds.

Thousands of qualified candidates don’t get shortlisted — not because of their experience, but because of how it’s presented. Land your next job by fixing that.

See How It Works

Part of the Land Your Next Job programme · 5 milestones · self-paced · free

CVCover LetterEvidence PackInterview StoriesSOAR Framework

You’re capable. Your paper isn’t showing it.

0%

of resumes are filtered out by ATS
before a human ever sees them

0s

average time a recruiter spends
scanning your CV

3x

more callbacks with
evidence-based applications

6 seconds

What recruiters see on your CV before moving on.

78% filtered

ATS never forwards your qualifications to a human.

Evidence gap

You’ve done the work. Your CV reads like a job description.

The SOAR method

Same experience. Different framework.

Before

Experience

  • Responsible for managing team deliverables
  • Assisted with project planning
  • Worked with cross-functional teams
  • Handled client communications

After

Experience

  • Led 12-person team delivering R4M project 3 weeks ahead of schedule
  • Boosted operational efficiency by 25% through process optimization
  • Managed relationships with 15+ key client stakeholders
  • Developed new client acquisition strategy resulting in a 10% increase in leads

Your CV, rewritten with evidence.

88% of users rewrote their CV after learning this one technique.

Your roadmap

Five steps to landing your next role

2–4 hours total · Self-paced · Start seeing results after step 2

1

Set Your Target

Define your target role, map the evidence gaps that are costing you interviews, and get a clear readiness baseline across four dimensions.

45 min
2

Build Your CV

AI analyses your CV against your target role and rewrites weak bullets using the SOAR method: Situation, Outcome, Action, Result. You upload the improved version.

1.5 hrs
3

Build Your Evidence

Turn a real achievement into a polished Case Study, Project Summary, or Impact Document. Optionally build a proof-of-work project to fill a critical gap.

2–4 hrs
4

Package & Present

AI drafts a tailored cover letter using your evidence, then generates 8 personalised interview story frameworks - one for every common behavioural question.

2 hrs
5

Deploy & Iterate

Apply strategically using the 3-application-per-week playbook. Log your first application and validate your evidence mastery with a final knowledge check.

2 hrs

Your competitive edge

Six ways you’ll stand out from the crowd

Most job seekers compete on the same generic templates. You’ll have a real toolkit that sets you apart.

Know What to Focus On

Get Past the Filters

Prove Your Impact

Optimise Your LinkedIn

Ace the Interview

Apply Smarter, Not More

Built from real research

Tested with South African professionals

469

professionals have started the path

88%

rewrote their CV using SOAR

10/10

NPS from path completers

4.6/5

confidence rating after completion

“The SOAR method completely changed how I write about my experience. I went from listing tasks to proving impact.”

Financial Analyst, Johannesburg

“I'd been applying for months with no response. After restructuring my CV with this, I got three callbacks in a week.”

Civil Engineer, Cape Town

“The structured approach gave me confidence I hadn't felt in years. I finally knew exactly what to say in interviews.”

Project Manager, Durban

What you’ll have

Walk away ready to land the role

88% of users rewrote their CV after learning one technique — the SOAR method.

A SOAR-rewritten CV — impact-first, evidence-based, and structured to pass ATS filters

A professional evidence artifact - case study, project summary, or impact document

A tailored cover letter matched to your target role

8 personalised interview story frameworks drawn from your real achievements

A LinkedIn positioning strategy that attracts the right opportunities

A deployment playbook: 3 targeted applications per week, tracked and iterable

Frequently asked questions

Yes, completely free right now. We're in an early phase and want real people to use it and help us make it better. In the future, it will be a paid product, but everyone who goes through it now keeps access to everything they've built.

Articles tell you what to do. This actually walks you through doing it - step by step. You'll finish with a SOAR-rewritten CV, a real evidence artifact, a cover letter, 8 interview story frameworks, and a LinkedIn positioning strategy. Not just ideas - outputs you can use immediately.

It's built for people with real experience who struggle to sell it. If you're great at your job but your applications don't reflect that, this is specifically for you. Senior professionals often benefit the most.

About 2–4 hours total, designed to fit alongside an active job search. Most people work through it in a few focused sessions at their own pace. Your progress is saved, so you can pick up right where you left off.

A SOAR-rewritten CV, a tailored cover letter, a professional evidence artifact (case study, project summary, or impact document), 8 personalised interview story frameworks, and a LinkedIn positioning strategy. Everything you need to apply with confidence.

SOAR stands for Situation, Outcome, Action, Result. It's a framework for rewriting CV bullet points around measurable impact instead of responsibilities. 88% of users who learned it rewrote their entire CV. You'll apply it to your own experience in Milestone 2.

From hoping
to knowing.

You have the experience. Now build the evidence. Free tool, five steps, everything you need to prove what you’re worth.

Free while we’re building it · Keep everything you create